Somerset leaders write to Prime Minister over winter fuel payment cuts
A CROSS-party plea for the Government to review a decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Allowance has been sent…
Somerset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Dorset
SOMERSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Dorset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…
OPINION: “Prime Minister, I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed…”
THEY are not all the same. Let’s be clear – having someone buy you a suit and…
Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos lands frontbench role for Lib Dems
SOMERSET MP Gideon Amos (Lib Dem, Taunton & Wellington) has been handed a frontbench role with the party -…
Meeting to get update on £20m Weston regeneration work – and new Birnbeck Pier bid
£20 MILLION regeneration projects in Weston super Mare will be discussed at a meeting this month. Members of North Somerset…
Weston MP hears challenges first-hand during sheltered housing visit
NEW MP Dan Aldridge (Labour, Weston) got a first-hand look at the benefits of sheltered housing – and the…
Somerset’s Matt Chorley to launch new BBC Radio 5 Live show next week
FORMER Somerset reporter – and friend of your Leveller – Matt Chorley will launch his new politics show…
MP backs motion to “protect” Yeovil pensioners from winter fuel payment cut
ADAM Dance MP (Yeovil and South Somerset) said he has been contacted by many pensioners in his constituency who…
Controversial property leased by Israeli-linked weapson firm sold by Somerset Council
A CONTROVERSIAL business premises owned by Somerset Council has been sold. The authority faced criticism over a property at…
New-look leadership at Somerset Council aims to save £36,000 at cash-strapped authority
THE top table at Somerset Council is losing a chair, amid changes aimed at saving £36,000. The authority – which…
