OPINION: Going bust is not party political, it’s just financial reality
SOMERSET residents are facing another whopping increase in council tax. It is no secret the county authority – formerly Somerset…
Letter to Prime Minister calls for urgent changes to council funding amid ‘bankruptcy’ fears
THE Prime Minister has been alerted to “deep concern” among leaders in North Somerset that the proposed new funding…
Council tax rises on the cards as Somerset receives financial settlement details
COUNCIL tax rises could be on the cards in Somerset to fund public services. A three-year Government Finance Settlement -…
Somerset MPs celebrate u-turn over inheritence tax
FARMERS’ long-standing opposition to Inheritance Tax changes has been victorious – with the Government u-turning on the policy. The Labour…
Fundraiser launched to save Somerset social club amid spiralling costs
A SOCIAL club that has been at the heart of a Somerset community for more than 125 years is…
Controversial Bridgwater one-way system and parking changes to be reviewed
A CONTROVERSIAL one-way system in Bridgwater is to be reviewed. Somerset Council has agreed to take another look at the…
Somerset MP tables motion in parliament to celebrate Lando Norris’ Formula 1 world title
SOMERSET MP Sarah Dyke (lib Dem, Glastonbury & Somerton) has congratulated county-raised Lando Norris on his Formula 1 world…
North Somerset seeking special support – and higher council taxes – to avoid ‘bankruptcy’
RESIDENTS are being warned council tax rises above the usual government cap are ‘almost certain’. The warning, from North Somerset…
Somerset MP lands top role for farming leading parliamentary group
SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has been elected to a top role representing farmers in…
Somerset councillor Mick Dunk speaks out after being jailed over JSO M25 protest
“MY conscience would not allow me to stand back and do nothing.” Those were the words of Somerset Councillor Mick…
