No Timescale Set for Permanent Traveller Transit Site in Somerset Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset traveller transit encampment council temporary site glastonbury unauthorised management Somerset Council has confirmed that there is currently no set timeline for establishing a permanent transit site for travellers in the county. This follows numerous instances over the summer where travellers have occupied … Read More
Bridgwater Library Temporarily Closed Due to Roof Damage Thursday, October 23, 2025 bridgwater library somerset closure repairs roof community services temporary safety Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the … Read More
Affordable Homes in Somerset Prioritized for Locals, Council Confirms Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset housing affordable local council refugees asylum homefinder temporary accommodation Somerset Council has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing affordable homes for individuals with a local connection to the county. This announcement comes amid social media speculation suggesting that refugees or asylum … Read More
Somerset Village Pub The Swan Temporarily Closes Its Doors Saturday, May 24, 2025 somerset pub closure kingstonstmary quantockhills swan temporary historic community reopening The Swan, a cherished village pub nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Kingston St Mary, Somerset, has announced a temporary closure. Following their final shift on the evening of Friday, May 16, the pub’s staff … Read More
Somerset Town of Nailsea Secures Temporary Banking Hub to Restore Local Services Tuesday, May 20, 2025 nailsea banking pop-up community finance temporary services council uk accessibility Nailsea residents now have access to essential in-person banking services thanks to the opening of a temporary banking hub at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre. This initiative comes as a response to the recent closure of several … Read More
Long-Awaited School Building to Replace Tents at Clevedon School Friday, May 16, 2025 education clevedon northsomerset schoolbuilding planning athletics temporary classrooms construction students sport For students at Clevedon School in North Somerset, the era of attending classes in tents is drawing to a close. Since 2023, when HAC—a material with structural concerns similar to RAAC—was detected in their school building, … Read More