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…
Dorset could team-up with neighbours to tackle climate change and more
INVESTMENTS, adult education and tackling climate change could all become shared responsibilities between Dorset and BCP Councils.
Dorset Council senior executive John Sellgren announces retirement
AN executive director at Dorset Council is retiring. John Sellgren, the council’s executive director for place, has…
Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire Councils call for detail after PM’s ‘seven bins’ net zero speech
“THE ‘seven bin’ collection was never a policy so nothing has changed.” “The proposal that we should force you to…
Somerset councillor writes to minister to voice ‘frustration’ over net zero changes
POLICY changes announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will “seriously jeopardise Somerset’s and the UK’s ability to reach Net…
