Politics

Get the latest news and updates for local politics across the Blackmore Vale area. We talk exclusively to your local MP’s for news at home and in Westminster.

Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council, has warned of tough financial times

Somerset leader hits out at “bitterly disappointing” funding plan for county

FUNDING for services in Somerset from central government will increase by 6.1% next year – described as “bitterly disappointing”…

Dorset Council wants to make it easier for people to walk or cycle

Have your say over active travel improvements in Dorset

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on making active travel easier in Dorset. Dorset Council wants to make…

Dark financial clouds are circling over Somerset Council...

Somerset Council Budget: Have your say on how £100m deficit can be tackled

NOW is your chance to have your say on how Somerset can address its financial emergency. Somerset Council has launched…

Somerset Council has declared a 'financial emergency'

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…

Somerset Council is set to increase charges, council tax and cut services in a bid to address a funding crisis

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 Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby will stand down from their executive roles. Pictures: Somerset Council

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,…

A draft of the Buckhorn Weston and Kington Magna Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted

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.

Bill Revans, leader of Somerset Council, has written an impassioned letter to Secretary of State Michael Gove

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 has been promoted to Local Government Minister

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…

Dorset residents are being reminded they can register to vote by post at next year's elections

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…