Government to Cover 90% of Somerset Council’s Special Needs Deficit, Averting Financial Crisis Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset send dsg deficit government education funding council reform insolvency The UK central government has announced it will cover up to 90% of Somerset Council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficit, significantly lowering the authority’s risk of imminent financial insolvency. … Read More
Bath MP Sounds Alarm on Soaring GP Waiting Times, Urges Legal Right to Timely Care Sunday, December 28, 2025 healthcare gplistings waitingtimes patientcare bath werahobhouse libdems urgentcare nhs reform Thousands of patients across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire are enduring prolonged waits—often exceeding a month—for crucial GP appointments, according to recent data. The growing crisis has prompted … Read More
Culverhay Site to Be Redeveloped for Two New Special Schools Following Funding Approval Friday, December 19, 2025 culverhay bath send education specialschools funding council reform accessibility community After nearly two years of delay, funding has finally been approved for the construction of two new schools on the Culverhay site in Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council had previously approved plans to demolish the … Read More
Culverhay Demolition Approved as Funding Secured for Two New Special Schools in Bath Friday, December 19, 2025 culverhay bath send specialeducation schoolfunding education council greenways sulis reform After a prolonged wait, Bath and North East Somerset Council has secured government funding to demolish Culverhay and build two new specialist schools on the site. Last year, the council approved plans to replace Culverhay … Read More
Dyslexia Support in Schools Faces Criticism as MPs Demand Urgent Reform Saturday, November 29, 2025 dyslexia education reform diagnosis teachersupport neurodiversity screening send mps pupils Support for children with dyslexia in UK schools is deteriorating, with significant inequalities and inadequate resources, MPs have warned in a recent parliamentary debate. The discussion underscored the urgent need for … Read More
Bath MP Exposes Unacceptable Delays in Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors Saturday, November 15, 2025 justice sexualassault crime parliament reform survivors delay courts government law Victims of sexual assault in the UK are facing devastating delays in the criminal justice system, with cases dragging on for more than a year before reaching a resolution. Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, has … Read More