Somerset House Prices Show Divergent Trends Amid Rising UK Market Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset houseprices bath northsomerset somersetcouncil ukhousing propertymarket firsttimebuyers london landregistry House prices in Somerset are exhibiting contrasting trends, with declines in some areas and rises in others. Recent data from the Land Registry reveals that the average home price in Bath and North East Somerset fell by 1.8% … Read More
Chair of Glastonbury Town Deal Board Resigns Amid Controversial Red Brick Building Audit Tuesday, June 3, 2025 glastonbury resignation towndeal audit regeneration redbrickbuilding somersetcouncil community construction funding The chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, Dr Lynne Sedgmore CBE, has resigned following a critical audit into one of the town’s key government-backed regeneration initiatives. The town deal board, responsible for … Read More
Council Funding Restores Taunton’s Early Morning Bus Service Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton busservice somersetcouncil publictransport gideonamos wellsprings hospitaltransport somersetbuspartnership firstbus localgovernment sport A vital early morning bus service in Taunton is back on the road, thanks to financial support from Somerset Council. The bus route provides essential transport to Musgrove Park Hospital, enabling staff to reach their early … Read More
Big Plans for Taunton's New Transport Hub – Have Your Say Tuesday, May 27, 2025 taunton transport bushub somersetcouncil publicconsultation infrastructure accessibility sustainabletravel community development Somerset Council is seeking feedback from bus passengers and local residents on the exciting new transport hub planned for Taunton town centre. With a £2.7 million grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), the old Tower … Read More
Early Morning Taunton Bus Route Reinstated After Community Campaign Thursday, May 22, 2025 taunton busservice somerset publictransport campaign firstbus somersetcouncil libdem commute transportpolicy sport A crucial early morning bus service in Taunton will be reinstated from Sunday, June 2, thanks to determined efforts by local campaigners and support from Somerset Council. The 6.22am route, running from Wellsprings and … Read More
Glastonbury Regeneration Project Halted Amid Financial Concerns Friday, May 16, 2025 glastonbury regeneration audit funding somersetcouncil redbrickbuilding lifefactory infrastructure governance accountability Funding for the Glastonbury regeneration project, specifically the redevelopment of The Red Brick Building, has been suspended indefinitely following an independent audit that uncovered serious financial irregularities. … Read More