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.

MP Sarah Dyke, left, with Lynne Franks at SEED in Wincanton

MP calls for women to step forward in decision-making process

A SOMERSET venue marked International Women’s Day with a special event – including the opportunity for locals to quiz…

MD of First South, Simon Goff, left, with Cllr Mike Rigby last year. Picture: Somerset Council

Under-threat bus routes saved after council deal with Buses of Somerset

UNDER-threat bus routes in Somerset – including the 58 service between Wincanton and Yeovil – have been saved for…

Dark financial clouds are hanging over Somerset Council

Somerset Council passes balanced budget after stormy meeting

A STORMY meeting ended in cash-strapped Somerset Council passing a balanced budget – amid warnings of potential bankruptcy. The…

General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?

2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…

From left to right: John Edney (Somerset County Council); Patrick Palmer (South Somerset District Council – SSDC); Tim Taylor (West Somerset Council – WSC); Mike Best – Chair Somerset Council; Pat Martin (SSDC); Eddie May (WSC) and Tony Knight (WSC)

Stalwart Somerset district councillors receive Alderman titles

WHEN Somerset Council was created on April 1 last year, the former district councils were disbanded. Taunton Deane Borough Council,…

MD of First South, Simon Goff, left, with Cllr Mike Rigby last year. Picture: Somerset Council

Fears Somerset bus routes could be axed amid financial crisis

FOUR bus routes in Somerset could be under threat if extra funding cannot be agreed. In recent years, Somerset Council…

Dark financial clouds are hanging over Somerset Council

Government turns down 10% council tax rise in Somerset

THE Government has refused a request from Somerset Council to raise council tax 10% in a…

Dorset Council is recruiting poll workers for elections on May 2

How you could earn some cash as a poll worker in Dorset elections

DORSET residents will head to the polls on May 2 – and some could be heading to work. Administrator of…

Matthew Penney and Peter Lavis, undertook a placement at Gillingham Town Council

Work experience students come up with plans for major Gillingham project

WHILE most work experience students can expect t make a lot of tea – two youngsters in Gillingham got…

Dimmer Recycling Centre is believed to be under threat of closure. Picture: Google

Petition launched to prevent possible closure of Somerset recycling centre

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save a Somerset recycling centre at risk of closure under cost-cutting plans. It is…