One-in-five councils facing ‘bankruptcy’, LGA survey shows
ALMOST one in five council bosses say they think it is fairly or very likely they will go bankrupt…
Some positive news – but cuts coming – as Somerset Council faces financial emergency
GRASS and hedge cutting, drain clearing, adult and children’s services, CCTV coverage and the number of recycling centres in…
Somerset Council reshuffle planned as two executive members stand down
A RESHUFFLE is on the cards after the resignation of two leading Somerset Councillors. Executive lead members Tessa Munt (children,…
Have your say over villages’ development plan until 2038
A NEW plan detailing possible sites for housing and other development in a Vale village has been submitted.
Somerset leaders write to government in funding plea amid bankruptcy fears
“THE model for funding social care is broken and we urgently need your support to ensure we can continue…
North Dorset MP Simon Hoare promoted in PM Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle
NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare was promoted in a government reshuffle on Monday (November 13). The rejig of officials was…
Residents urged to register to vote ahead of Dorset elections next year
PEOPLE are being reminded they can apply to vote by post in elections set to take place next year. Voters…
Somerset Council could declare bankruptcy – and declares financial emergency
SOMERSET Council could declare itself bankrupt amid soaring costs and demand on services, chiefs have warned. On Wednesday (November 8),…
Sherborne MP visits hospital of his birth after campaigning to re-open MIU
SHERBORNE MP Chris Loder returned to the hospital where he was born for a tour of facilities. The Conservative MP…
Parents urged to have their say on education funding in Somerset
PARENTS and the public in Somerset are being urged to have their say on education funding in the county. Somerset…
