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Council calls for tax reform as productivity plan is ratified
Somerset councillors have called for long-term financial settlements and reform of council tax to ensure local residents can receive public services in the most efficient and effective manner. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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Council 'continues to explore funding options' to revive declining Willow Man
THE Willow Man has seen better days. In 2024, the sculpture is like a shadow of its former self. Back in November, Somerset Council received £35,000 from National Highways’ Designated Funding programme for an ‘initial feasibility study’ to discuss
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'Drunk people left naked' in custody cells, new report says
INTOXICATED detainees “at risk of self-harm” were sometimes left naked in their cells after officers removed their clothing, according to a report. Avon and Somerset Police said it has taken “immediate action” after inspectors found too few checks
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Town centre anti-social behaviour initiative instils 'newfound optimism' in residents
A NEW initiative to fight anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Bridgwater town centre has been put in place following a recent meeting. A Bridgwater Town Council meeting with local business owners, the police, and town wardens has resulted in a clear-cut
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Free entertainment at Bridgwater Town Council's summer event
Bridgwater Town Council is hosting an event at Blake Gardens featuring live music from the Congresbury Brass Band. The Soothing Sunday event will run this weekend. A spokesperson from the town council said: "Come and join us in Blake Gardens
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Police investigating 'outraging public decency' incident in Bridgwater
POLICE are investigating an act of 'outraging public decency' which took place in Bridgwater earlier this month. The incident was reported to have happened in the Shervage Court area at about 12.30am on Monday, July 8. Avon and Somerset Police
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Taxpayers to shell out extra £47 m to have bins collected
Somerset taxpayers will have to shell out an extra £47m to ensure their bins are collected for the next six years. Suez’s contract with the then-Somerset Waste Partnership (which brought together Somerset County Council and the four district councils
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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary
THE Department for Work and Pensions will be told it must become a “department for work”, rather than a “department for welfare”, by Labour today. In a speech in Barnsley, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will lay out Labour’s ambitions
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
AVERAGE rent prices outside London have hit a new record of £1,314 per month. And properties typically receive 17 enquiries from prospective tenants, according to property experts at Rightmove. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent
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Andy Murray confirms he will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics
ANDY Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after this summer’s Olympics in Paris. The three-time grand slam champion stated on social media that the games will be his "last ever tennis tournament". Murray played at Wimbledon for the
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Somerset Councillor says 'urgent action' needed to stop unauthorised traveller camps
A SOMERSET Councillor says urgent action is needed to resolve the frequent 'unauthorised encampments' set up by travellers in the Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea areas. Cllr Gill Slocombe - also a Bridgwater Town Councillor - said that creating more
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Applications open for North Petherton Town Council grants
North Petherton Town Council is now accepting grant applications from voluntary, non-profit making groups and organisations for 2024-25. These grants are for charities and community groups supporting North Petherton with only one application allowed
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Bridgwater SEN school recognised with national award for supporting pupils' wellbeing
A SPECIAL Educational Needs (SEN) school in Bridgwater has been given a prestigious award. Dovecote School, which opened in September 2022 for students aged 5-18 with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, has been awarded the School