Somerset Council’s £40m Agency Staff Bill Criticised Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency spending recruitment transformation jobcuts tax staffing services Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan … Read More
Council’s Library Funding Cuts Spark Community Divide in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset council funding cuts community deprivation accessibility services budget Controversy has erupted in Somerset following the recent decision by North Somerset Council to reduce funding for local libraries, igniting tensions between communities. In a bid to trim library budgets by 20%, councillors … Read More
Council’s Library Cuts Spark Community Division and Concerns Over Impact on Vulnerable Residents Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset cuts community council funding deprivation access equality services Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to … Read More
North Somerset Faces New £50,000 Library Funding Cut Amid Ongoing Closures Friday, February 20, 2026 libraries funding cuts northsomerset council budget closures community services localgovernment North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant … Read More
M5 Traffic Disrupted Following Crash Near Service Station Sunday, February 15, 2026 m5 traffic crash emergency delays motorway accident services responders road A crash near a service station on the M5 has caused significant delays for motorists as emergency services respond to the incident. Traffic is currently slow-moving in the affected area, with authorities advising drivers to … Read More
Burst Water Main Disrupts Supply in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, February 11, 2026 water burst main weston-super-mare supply engineers repair disruption services restoration A burst water main in Weston-super-Mare has caused significant disruption to water supplies in the area. Residents and businesses experienced interruptions as crews worked urgently to address the issue. After swift action by …