Faye Purbrick: Time to share the plan to reopen Yeovil’s Maternity Services Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 Faye Purbrick, Conservative councillor for Yeovil South (the area that includes Yeovil Hospital) , has issued a clear call for a plan to deliver the safe reopen ing of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital—warning that the temporary closure is eroding public confidence and fuelling fears of a permanent closure. Speaking out on behalf of residents across South Somerset, Cllr Purbrick said, “Safe... Local News
Could parking charges be coming to Apex Park in Highbridge? 16th June 2025 Local Conservative Councillor for Highbridge & Burnham South, John Cook-Woodman, has raised concerns that Somerset Council may look to introduce parking charges... Local News
Somerset Council appoints third interim finance chief as Lib Dem delays rack up costs 13th June 2025 Somerset Council has been forced to appoint its third Interim Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in less than a year, after the Liberal Democrat administration failed... Local News
Calls for Action After Yeovil Bus Service Changes Leave Residents Stranded 12th June 2025 Cllr Diogo Rodrigues, Leader of the Conservative Opposition on Somerset Council, has called on the Council to do more to support Yeovil residents affected by... Local News
Sunday Parking Charges Still Set for Autumn Despite Council Delays 9th June 2025 Somerset Council has admitted that its controversial plans to expand parking charges across the county are facing delays — but confirmed that Sunday charges are... Local News
Councillor Secures Commitment for Meeting on Future of Ilminster SEN Programme 6th June 2025 Ilminster Councillor Sue Osborne has secured a commitment from senior Somerset Council representatives to visit the Silver Linings Internship programme in... Local News
Fewer Residents to Have Their Say at Somerset Council Meetings 5th June 2025 Somerset ’s Liberal Democrat-run Council has voted to reduce the number of public speakers allowed at Full Council meetings , a move branded by the Conservative... Local News
Cllr Faye Purbrick: “Stop Charging Yeovil Residents Twice for Their Own Public Spaces” 4th June 2025 Councillor Faye Purbrick, Somerset Councillor for Yeovil South, has criticised Somerset Council for charging local people and organisations nearly £65 to use... Local News
Councillor Sue Osborne Attends Community Demonstration in Ilminster 29th May 2025 Somerset Councillor Sue Osborne, the divisional member for Ilminster, attended a community demonstration on Thursday 23 May at the Gamesmaster Café. The event... Local News
Lib Dems and Reform Vote Against Call to Prioritise Somerset Residents for Housing 22nd May 2025 At a meeting of Somerset Council on Wednesday 21 May, Liberal Democrat, Reform & Labour councillors voted against a Conservative motion calling on the... Local News
