Dad’s shock over mould at Taunton maternity unit prompts Commons complaint
“I WOULDN’T have this in my own home and certainly don’t expect to see it in a hospital.” Those were…
My Frome launches – giving townsfolk a say over decisions
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over all-things Frome thanks to a new initiative. Frome Town Council (FTC)…
Row over finances as Somerset leadership claims authority is in ‘recovery phase’
SOMERSET’S finances are moving into a “recovery phase”, according to leaders, after a budget for the coming year was…
£5 million boost to road, pavement and cycle route repairs in Somerset
ROADS, pavements and cycleways in Somerset will be smartened up in the coming years thanks to £5 million of…
Plan to cut number of Somerset Council members from 110 to 96 revealed
THE number of representatives on Somerset Council is set to fall if new boundary changes are approved. Under plans put…
Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed
WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…
Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books
SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…
Somerset handed £30 million in ‘exceptional’ support in bid to balance the books
THE Government has agreed ‘in principle’ to £30 million of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for Somerset as the county…
Frome leader announces breast cancer diagnosis – and appeals for charity support
LEADER and chair of Frome Town Council – Fiona Barrows – has shared news of her recent diagnosis of…
Frome Town Council share of council tax bills to rise by 6.8% amid growing responsibilities
FROME residents will pay an extra 6.8% for the town council share of their council tax bill, it has…
