Campaigners hail £50m 'once-in-a-generation' funding boost to tackle Somerset floods Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding flooddefences watermanagement climatechange ruralcommunities floodresilience localgovernment infrastructure naturalfloodmanagement A rural flooding action group has welcomed a £50 million government funding boost as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to protect Somerset communities from future flooding. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural … Read More
Villagers Urge Authorities to Save Crucial Bus Service Linking Rural Chew Valley to Bristol Tuesday, June 9, 2026 chewvalley bristol busservice publictransport ruralcommunities sustainability weca campaign chemotherapy petition sport Villagers around Bristol have made a heartfelt plea to keep the vital X91 bus service running, emphasizing its importance as the only public transport link connecting North East Somerset’s Chew Valley to the city. A petition, … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund financialsupport fuelprices costofliving ruralcommunities governmentaid energycrisis localcouncil Heating oil users in Somerset are set to receive crucial financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced recently by the government. This initiative responds to a sharp increase in … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users Set to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund energysupport ruralcommunities fuelprices costofliving governmentaid financialhelp uk Heating oil users in Somerset will receive targeted financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced by the government in response to soaring heating oil prices. The recent sharp increase … Read More
Yeovil Families Face Growing Child Poverty Crisis as Government Support Falls Short Wednesday, July 30, 2025 yeovil childpoverty ruralcommunities governmentpolicy familysupport costofliving povertystrategy localservices mpadamdance childwelfare Child poverty in Yeovil is on the rise, sparking concern from the area’s Liberal Democrat MP, Adam Dance, who has criticised the government’s lack of immediate support for families in rural communities. New data from the … Read More