Behind-the-scenes Frome stalwart stands down after 18 years
CLERK of Frome Town Council – Paul Wynne – is retiring this month, after 18 years with the authority. Mr…
Somerset MP raises “difficult position” of households relying on heating oil this winter
A SOMERSET MP has spoken in the House of Commons about the issue of rising heating oil prices ahead…
Saxonvale site in Frome could be put back up for sale amid Mayday funding issue, says council
THE Saxonvale site in Frome could be put up for sale – again – as funding for the key…
Margaret Thatcher’s leadership nomination among rare documents found in a Somerset garage
A COLLECTION of historic documents detailing Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power has been discovered – in a cardboard box…
Lyndsey is new councillor for Frome after Independents win election – on her birthday!
FROME has a new town councillor – Lyndsey Mayhew – who picked up the most votes in a poll…
Somerset MP lands top rural role for Lib Dems
SOMERSET MP Sarah Dyke has been handed a leading role with her party. The Glastonbury & Somerton MP has been…
Yeovil leader responds to claims of “fiscal irresponsibility” at town council
THE leader of Yeovil Town Council (YTC) has responded after a member resigned amid claims of “fiscal irresponsibility”…
£1.5m set aside to improve data and AI at Somerset Council
MORE than £1.5 million is set to be invested in data and AI systems to cut costs for providing…
Somerset MP reflects on “inspiring” trip to Ukraine amid Russian invasion
SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour has spoken of an “inspiring” trip to war-torn Ukraine. The Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton &…
Yeovil Town Councillor resigns over “fiscal irresponsibility” at authority
A YEOVIL councillor has resigned over what he called “fiscal irresponsibility” and “systemic failures in governance and transparency” at…
