Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More
Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More
National Express Increases Bristol Airport Services Wednesday, November 13, 2024 national express bristol airport services expansion transport hub birmingham gloucester cheltenham weston-super-mare london megabus sustainability environmental impact public transport car parking transport hub ed condon National Express is set to significantly expand its bus services to Bristol Airport, with plans to add over 100 extra journeys every week starting from next month. The decision to enhance services from various locations … Read More
A35 Closed After Overturned Car Crash Sunday, September 22, 2024 a35 closed overturned car crash road directions emergency services motorists An overturned car has led to the closure of the A35 in both directions. Emergency services are currently at the scene dealing with the aftermath of the crash. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes.
Efforts to Improve Pharmacy Provision in Glastonbury Gain Traction Thursday, August 8, 2024 glastonbury pharmacy healthcare liberal democrats nhs parliament motion funding services closure In response to the closure of two pharmacies in Glastonbury, there has been a significant push for enhanced pharmacy provision in the area. Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has put forward an … Read More
Fight for the Future: Somerset's Bus Services at a Crossroads Sunday, July 14, 2024 somerset bus partnership services meeting operators funding transport event public transport Somerset Bus Partnership is urging all bus users to participate in a crucial public online meeting scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 7 pm via Zoom. The meeting will address the anticipated impacts on bus services in 2024 and … Read More