Wanted: Dennis Howell
As Somerset moves to a hosepipe ban imposed by Wessex Water, we take a look at a bit of history and a different solution to drought.
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And then there was one
As two directors resign from the private allotment provider, Allota Futureland Ltd, James Garrett looks at their continuing problems with planning rules in Somerset (and beyond)
Did they really save money?
The narrative in Somerset Council's accounts claims they saved £53.55m this year. But why did they refuse to answer a question about it from a resident? Are the savings real? We ought to be told.
Safe as asbestos....
As central Government tells us to watch out for asbestos in children's toys, the Environment Agency confirms that asbestos is just fine if it's lying around on a bund obstructing a public footpath....
Dirty ol' river
Reports of recent pollution levels in the River Frome prompt James Garrett to take a closer look at where the pollution is coming from, without actually risking jumping into the water.
So long, and thanks for all the fish
As the interim s151 officer leaves post, Somerset Council is once again massively overspending its budget. Why is it that only now are serious financial controls being put in place?
SHOCK defeat for council
When new planning documents appeared for an application for Keinton Mandeville that had been decided a year ago, we got a little curious. Has the council changed its mind?
She said yes!!
As a new s151 officer is appointed to Somerset Council, we take a look at some of the facts and figures that were not shared with councillors before they were asked to approve the decision
CPRE Somerset Photo Competition
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It is not a bus station – it is a transport hub
Everything these days is a "hub". But as new transport hubs come to Taunton, Pill and Langport, what does a hub actually bring? Is it a bus station by any other name? And is it value for money?