MP Praises NHS Staff at Frome Community Hospital for Saving Her Husband’s Life Monday, June 29, 2026 nhs community hospital healthcare somerset frome anaphylaxis icb reform rural Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset, has publicly expressed her gratitude to the NHS staff at Frome Community Hospital who saved her husband’s life after he suffered an anaphylactic shock earlier … Read More
Taunton and Wellington MP Accused of 'NIMBYism' in Heated Housing Debate Monday, June 29, 2026 nimby housing planning greenbelt development parliament conservation reform affordablehousing somerset During a contentious debate in the House of Commons, Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was labeled a “NIMBY” by Housing Secretary Steve Reed. The term, short for “Not In My Back Yard,” is often used to … Read More
Social workers resolve pay dispute as larger strike threat persists Wednesday, June 24, 2026 socialwork paydispute strike unison restructuring bath reform childrensservices industrialaction redundancies A pay dispute involving children’s social workers at Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded, bringing an end to industrial action by 28 team managers and deputy team managers. These staff members had staged … Read More
Two-Tier School System Proposed for Frome in Major Educational Reform Monday, June 22, 2026 frome education schools send consultation somerset reform twotier parents fromecollege Frome parents have just weeks left to share their opinions on the most significant transformation to the town’s education system in decades. Currently, Frome is one of the few remaining areas in Somerset operating a … Read More
Somerset Town of Frome to Transition from Three-Tier to Two-Tier School System Monday, June 22, 2026 frome somerset education schools reform twotier consultation send fromecollege selwoodacademy Frome is set to undergo its most significant educational reform in decades, as the town plans to shift from its longstanding three-tier school system to a more streamlined two-tier model. This transition aims to improve … Read More
Couple Left in Limbo for 15 Weeks Over Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax backlog delays communication planning reform residents apology localgovernment Andy and Rachel Hancock, who recently moved to Puriton, Somerset, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update their council tax address due to a significant backlog at the local council. Having relocated in January, the … Read More