‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
LETTER: ‘I’m fed up with people moaning about the loss of their fuel allowance’
I AM an 84-year-old pensioner and I get fed up with people moaning about the loss of their Winter…
Extraordinary meeting called by Wiltshire Council to discuss devolution plans
AN ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ meeting of Wiltshire leaders will take place next month to discuss devolution plans. Wiltshire Council has called an…
Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – could delay Wiltshire polls
PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…
Foster carers needed in Wiltshire for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
FOSTER carers are needed to help young people who are in the UK after fleeing danger in their home…
Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals
SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…
IHT protest: Farmers’ fury over inheritance tax changes – explainer and reaction
FARMERS parked their tractors firmly on the Government’s lawn during a demonstration against planned changes to inheritance tax on…
Wiltshire bus services get £7 million government funding boost
BUS services in Wiltshire have received a boost of nearly £7 million in funding. Wiltshire Council has been awarded the…
Candidates revealed to replace Sarah Dyke on Somerset Council
THE Blackmoor Vale will elect a new representative on Somerset Council this month. Candidates have been announced for the poll,…
