Somerset Council2 days agoMajor route reopens after 'serious' gas leakThe A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.2 days ago3 Jul 2026Beach parking fees lifted to boost visitor numbersThe scheme aims to help businesses affected by the loss of a major holiday park in Somerset.3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Police investigate 'suspicious' fire at derelict siteFirefighters believe the blaze at one of Somerset's most "significant regeneration opportunities" was deliberate.3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Refuse timetable changes amid 30k missed collections Somerset Council has apologised to households affected by "weeks of collection challenges".3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Mum 'frustrated and tearful' at wait for EHCPSomerset Council is set to approve one-off funding of £5.3m to tackle its EHCP backlog. 1 Jul 202625 Jun 2026'Minging' offices to become hospital staff flatsA council office block criticised for its appearance is to become flats for hospital staff.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Council set to lose £90m in property sell-offSomerset Council has sold assets to pay for day-to-day services like adult social care.24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Gritter lorry catches fire near schoolTwo fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.24 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Fountains that could not run in heatwaves reopenThe water feature needs extra monitoring in temperatures above 25C.22 Jun 2026...
