Somerset Council2 days agoCouncil approves care home plan instead of schoolLocals raise concerns over increased parking needs in the area south of Taunton.2 days agoSomerset3 days agoRiver pollution blocking new homes - but why?Daniel Mumby, from the Local Democracy Reporting Service, finds out why a chemical is blocking the building of new homes.3 days agoSomerset4 days agoPark-and-ride service suspended over 'encampment'Security staff are at the scene and drivers are being dropped at the gates, a council says.4 days agoSomerset4 days agoCouncil plans £6m spend to improve bus servicesBus routes in Taunton, Yeovil and Bridgwater will benefit from £6m in central government funding.4 days agoSomerset4 days agoNew plans revealed for M5 Bridgwater servicesThe proposals for the service station off junction 24 have been submitted to Somerset Council. 4 days agoSomerset4 days agoTown theatre could remain shut until 2027The theatre shut its doors in 2023 for a refurbishment, with the council pausing it months later. 4 days agoSomerset5 days agoExperts identify 45 financial risks at Somerset CouncilThe risks include reserves falling below £30m and delays to the authority's restructuring programme. 5 days agoSomerset5 days agoTraffic lights to change for buses in town centreSomerset Council is introducing a smart travel system in Taunton to give buses priority at lights.5 days agoSomerset8 days agoLibrary to get £1.5m funding to fix leaky roofStaff at Bridgwater library have been using buckets to stop water damaging the books.8 days agoSomerset...