3,700 Somerset Residents Back Conservative Call for Say on Council Tax Rise Wednesday, 11 February, 2026 Over 3,700 residents from across Somerset have signed a letter organised by the Conservative opposition group calling on the Liberal Democrat administration to give the public a say on any council tax increase above the 4.99% referendum limit. Councillor Diogo Rodrigues, Leader of the Opposition at Somerset Council, raised the issue in an Executive Council meeting following confirmation that the... Local News
Government Blocks £200 Council Tax Hike Following Local Conservative Pressure 10th February 2026 The Somerset Conservatives have welcomed the Government’s decision to block Somerset Council’s request to raise council tax by more than 4.99 percent... Local News
2,000 Somerset residents back call for public say on Somerset council tax rise 4th February 2026 More than 2,000 Somerset residents have now signed a letter calling on Somerset Council to give the public a say before any decision is taken to raise council... Local News
Somerset Conservatives call for public say on £200 council tax rise 28th January 2026 The Conservative opposition group on Somerset Council are writing to the Leader of the Council calling for residents to be given a say before any decision is... Local News
Somerset drug and alcohol support confirmed, Conservatives highlight risks to young people 22nd January 2026 Conservative councillors have played a role in ensuring continued support for Somerset residents affected by drug and alcohol dependency, while pressing for... Local News
Councillor Dawn Denton calls for fair share of bus funding for Frome 20th January 2026 Frome North Councillor Dawn Denton has called for recently confirmed government funding for bus services to be used to tackle long-standing reliability and... Local News
Wincanton Welcomes New High Street Pharmacy 19th January 2026 Following the closure of the previous pharmacy in 2024, Cllr Tom Power has been working alongside owners Mitesh and Bvhani Patel, Kris Hillary who is the... Local News
Ashley Fox MP: “It’s My Job to Get the Best Deal for Somerset, But Our Money Isn’t Being Managed Well” 15th January 2026 Speaking after a meeting with the Minister of State for Local Government, Conservative Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox said his priority was securing the best... Local News
Government asked to approve Somerset 11 per cent council tax jump 7th January 2026 BELEAGUERED Liberal Democrat-run Somerset Council wants to put up council tax bills this year by a staggering 11 per cent – more than double the rise allowed by... Local News
Christine Lawrence Appointed as Honorary Alderwoman 22nd December 2025 Last week Somerset Council appointed Christine Lawrence as an Honorary Alderwoman, recognising her outstanding and dedicated service to local government and the... Local News
