Fears Raised Over Proposed Closure of Somerset Hospital Beds Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospital beds community westmendip nhs closure scrutiny council Wells City Council has voiced serious concerns over the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with other changes at community hospitals in … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny on Controversial Bin Collection Changes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath waste council scrutiny business policy costs pilot consultation democracy Councillors in Bath have raised serious concerns about a decision to change bin collection timings in the city centre that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds annually—without the change being properly scrutinised … Read More
Labour's Campaign Adherence to Advertising Regulations Under Scrutiny Wednesday, April 30, 2025 labour advertising regulations political campaign transparency election guidelines scrutiny reform The Labour party has insisted that its online political advertising for the West of England Metro Mayor candidate, Helen Godwin, fully complies with all guidelines, despite concerns raised regarding the lack of prominent … Read More
MP Denies Allegations of Offensive Language After Outburst at Nuclear Site Friday, March 28, 2025 mp investigation allegations outburst nuclear behavior controversy scrutiny conduct accountability The Tiverton & Minehead MP faces mounting pressure as calls for an official investigation into her alleged behavior at Hinkley Point C gain momentum. Despite the reported offensive language and disruptive conduct, Ms. … Read More
Controversy Surrounding Closure of Troubled Care Home Tuesday, November 28, 2023 closure transparency council care home consultation scrutiny controversy residents decision criticism Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning … Read More