MP calls for Prime Minister’s support to tackle “devastating crime wave” in Glastonbury
MP SARAH Dyke (Lib Dem, Glastonbury & Somerton) has called on the Prime Minister to help tackle anti-social behaviour…
Street cleaning and more in Mendip brought ‘in-house’ in bid to improve services
STREET cleaning and grounds maintenance in the former Mendip district have been brought ‘in-house’. Somerset Council has announced the services…
Motion on housing pressures in Somerset branded “dog whistle politics”: Fact check
A MOTION on “severe and growing pressures” on social and rented housing – which also highlighted efforts to resettle…
MP secures Commons debate over Yeovil maternity services closure
CONCERNS over the closure of maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital will be discussed in Parliament next week. MP Adam…
Dual role – and £15,000 leader’s allowance – to increase inclusivity in Frome leadership
CHANGES to structures in Frome aimed at helping working people take on leadership roles have been put into force…
Somerset leaders ramp up calls for certainty over future of Yeovil Hospital maternity services
SOMERSET leaders have united in opposition to the six-month closure of maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital. Every Liberal Democrat…
Somerset signs memorandum of understanding with Vinnytsia region of Ukraine
A NEW understanding will see Somerset become more closely aligned with the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. Chair of Somerset Council,…
Somerset MP bids to honour the best chippy in her constituency in new poll
A SOMERSET MP has launched a tasty campaign to find her constituency’s best chippy. Anna Sabine (Lib Dem, Frome and…
Glastonbury Life Factory project audit reveals “project fails to deliver”
AN independent audit into how almost £3 million was spent on an ill-fated Glastonbury project has revealed a litany…
Nailsea councillor elected new chair of North Somerset Council
CLARE Hunt is the new chair of North Somerset Council. Cllr Hunt, a Labour representative for Nailsea Youngwood, was elected…
