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Nearly £30m in Somerset council tax left unpaid over the last three years

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council has been unable to collect almost £30m in council tax over the past three years, with significant amounts written off as uncollectable. (LDRS)

Somerset Council faces mounting uncollected tax debt as figures show millions written off and owed across the county.

Somerset residents urged to have their say on Council Tax support changes

By Laura Linham

15th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council declared a financial emergency in November 2023 due to rising costs of key services.

Public consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme closes 1 October.

New £46,000 trainee telecoms engineer role leads job opportunities in Wells this week

By Laura Linham

14th Sep 2024 | Local News

A trainee telecoms engineer role in Wells offers a salary of £46,000 a year with full training provided (File photo)

A new trainee telecoms engineer position offers £46,000 a year, alongside other exciting roles available in Wells this week across various sectors.

Roadworks on A371 near Wells as resurfacing programme reaches final stage

By Laura Linham

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

The A371 near Wells will undergo surface treatments as part of Somerset Council’s largest road resurfacing programme in four years.

Traffic will be managed using a stop/go system as Somerset Council completes the last phase of its major road resurfacing project.

Bargains galore in the Wells Jumble Trail

By Philip Welch

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

Martha Garstang promoting her Jumble Trail

Martha Garstang is raising money for The Prince’s Trust to support disadvantaged young people into education, employment or enterprise.

Have your say on how Somerset children with special needs should be supported

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Sep 2024 | Local News

Somerset Council's headquarters in Taunton (image by Daniel Mumby)

Somerset residents are being asked for their views on how children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can be better supported.

More than a quarter of crimes in Wells go unprosecuted, figures reveal

By Laura Linham

12th Sep 2024 | Local News

Mounted police officers in Wells earlier this week (A&S Police)

Out of 2,776 crimes in this period, 711 cases (25.6%) saw suspects unable to be prosecuted, due to legal hurdles such as insufficient evidence. .

Charlie Bigham's gets green light for Dulcote Quarry expansion after two-year wait

By Daniel Mumby - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Sep 2024 | Local News

Artist's impression of phase two of the Charlie Bigham food campus at Dulcote Quarry. Credit: Pentadel.

Somerset Council approves plans for major expansion of Charlie Bigham’s Dulcote Quarry site, with construction expected to start soon.

Exciting events in Wells this weekend: From rocket science to courtroom drama

By Laura Linham

12th Sep 2024 | Local News

Witness for the Prosecution comes to Wells early next week (Wells Little Theatre)

Wells is full of unique events this month, from a talk on space propulsion to an Agatha Christie thriller at Wells Little Theatre.

Drakensberg Boys Choir set to perform at Wells Cathedral

By Laura Linham

11th Sep 2024 | Local News

Known as the Drakies, the choir is renowned for its unique blend of classical and Afro-Pop music. .

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