Hundreds of jobs will be cut. The council and unions voiced worries about service impacts. Somerset Council Job Cuts Spark Union Warnings Over Service Impact Somerset Council will cut hundreds of jobs. Councillors and unions warned about service impacts. The council is changing how it provides services, and over 550 staff will leave in early…
Langport and Huish Episcopi explore merging by 2027 to fairly fund services, addressing tax imbalances. Langport and Huish Episcopi Merger Could Equalize Council Tax Langport and Huish Episcopi might merge soon. This could happen by 2027. It would help fund local services more fairly. Huish Episcopi surrounds Langport on three sides. Most new houses went…
Council U-turn preserves Taunton High Street car park after public outcry and local politician intervention. Taunton Car Park Saved Somerset Council Reverses Sale Decision Somerset Council changed its mind about a car park. The council planned to sell the Taunton High Street car park and build housing there to raise money. They needed funds for…
Ham Hill will get a new visitor center that will have exhibits and classrooms. Construction begins in March. New Gateway Entrance Coming to Somerset’s Ham Hill Country Park Guess what? They’re building a new visitor center at Ham Hill! It’s near Yeovil and should start in March. The council first approved the plans way back…
Leisure centre reopens after £2.2 million refurbishment, offering modern facilities and a refreshed bar area for the community. Glastonbury Leisure Centre Reopens After Huge Renovation Project The Glastonbury leisure center is finally open again. It had a big makeover costing £2.2 million. The reopening happened on February 3, 2025. Somerset Council did the refurbishment work.…
Somerset aims for better bus services via government funds, but Taunton’s cheap fare may end due to cost. Somerset Bus Plans Outlined as Taunton Fare Cap Likely to End Somerset may get better bus service soon. This involves a government-funded program. Sadly, Taunton’s £1.50 bus fare will likely end. The council already tested some bus…
A new bus route skips stops in Somerset villages due to funding rules, leaving locals frustrated and isolated. Somerset Villagers Miss Out as Bus Cannot Pick Up Passengers A bus called “Chew Valley Cat” can’t pick up some people. The route began in September 2024, going through North East Somerset where people were once cut…