At least one North Somerset library set to close amid budget cuts
ONE North Somerset library and children’s centre looks set to close – and another could face the same fate…
MP COLUMN: ‘Frustrated as communities left to fend for themselves amid flooding’
FLOODING is an ever present concern for many people across Somerset, and particularly here in the Glastonbury and Somerton…
Decision over proposed Somerset council tax rise delayed
A DECISION over a proposed increase in council tax of up to 11% has been delayed due to a…
LETTERS: Reaction to potential 11% council tax rise in Somerset – with one noticable trait…
AFTER we published details of Somerset Council’s proposed 11% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year,…
Disabled Taunton man’s shock as council tax bill rises from zero to £1,100
TAUNTON man Andy Mitchell is heading to the High Court after he went from paying no council tax -…
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey calls on PM to back Yeovil helicopter firm
LEADER of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, accused the Prime Minister of putting Somerset jobs at risk during…
North Somerset to consult residents over joining West of England Combined Authority
NORTH Somerset could soon be part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) – and residents are…
Young people urged to complete Somerset MP’s public transport survey
YOUNG people across Taunton and Wellington are being urged to have their say on public transport as part of…
Bridgwater business closing after 107 years – and owner hits out at Celebration Mile project
A BRIDGWATER motorcycle showroom and equipment store is closing down at the end of this month – and has…
Somerset MP raises rural crime concerns with Government Minister
WEST Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has raised concerns over crime in rural areas with…
