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 …
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 …
In response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the government’s ‘bus back better’ initiative, Somerset County Council has allocated up to £510,000 for the construction of a ‘rural mobility hub’. This …
Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the …
North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with …
The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville …
The future looks bleak for Somerset residents as the local council tries to avoid effective bankruptcy while grappling with a significant budget gap. Somerset Council recently proposed measures to address a shortfall of …
The Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved contentious changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital, prompting an outcry from residents and health experts. The approved proposals entail relocating some stroke …
Somerset’s railway network has endured decades of decline after enduring major cuts in the 1960s. However, the future is now looking promising, with plans for a series of new stations and service improvements set to transform …
Facing the daunting task of managing its budget, North Somerset Council has had to make tough decisions aimed at achieving savings of £11.6m. Despite this, the council still faces a significant deficit of almost £4m, …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking a stance against accepting more unaccompanied asylum seeking children into its care due to financial constraints. The council, which has taken in 32 such children in the last …