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Somerset Council Turns to West Midlands Enforcement Officers Amid Recruitment Challenges Thursday, January 29, 2026 somerset planning enforcement recruitment council staffing budget agency localauthority backlog Somerset Council is currently relying on enforcement officers from a West Midlands local authority to address a growing backlog of planning breaches. The enforcement team plays a critical role in managing unauthorized … Read More
Shock as Popular Somerset Nightclub Closes Abruptly Due to Staffing Shortages Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bliss bridgwater nightclub closure staffing somerset nightlife hospitality sale entertainment Bliss Bridgwater, a well-known nightclub located on High Street, Bridgwater, has unexpectedly announced its immediate closure. Since opening its doors in February 2024, the 850-capacity venue quickly became a cornerstone of … Read More
Private Special Needs School with £64,000 Fees Plans Expansion Amid Rising Demand Wednesday, October 8, 2025 specialneeds education boarding ofsted expansion pupils disabilities curriculum wellbeing staffing Chilton Bridge School, a private boarding institution in Yeovil specialising in education for children with disabilities, is planning a significant expansion. Currently charging fees exceeding £64,000 annually, the school has … Read More
Visually Impaired Woman Calls for Better Staffing at Yeovil Pen Mill Train Station Thursday, September 25, 2025 yeovil disability trainstation accessibility gwr staffing publictransport petition independence assistance sport Kath Vickery, a visually impaired resident of Yeovil, has been forced to halt her beloved train journeys due to insufficient staff support at Yeovil Pen Mill station. Once looking forward to trips to the beach in Weymouth or … Read More
Somerset Maternity Crisis Sparks Outcry as Parents Feel Abandoned by Local Services Saturday, September 13, 2025 somerset maternity healthcare crisis ydh parents closure staffing safety reopening Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has condemned the ongoing maternity care crisis in Somerset as “absolutely shameful” during a visit to a baby sensory class in Ilminster. Accompanied by Yeovil MP Adam Dance on … Read More