Somerset County Council8 Jan 2025Housing development refused for third timeCouncillors turn down the application with some saying enough new homes are being built in the town.8 Jan 2025Somerset2 Jan 2025Theatre and big TV screen set to open after delays A regenerated area of Yeovil featuring an amphitheatre and large screen is opening in early 2025.2 Jan 2025Somerset5 Dec 2024Council asks to hike tax bills to fill £54m gapPeople in Somerset could face a bigger increase to their council tax bills next year if the local authority is granted special permission.5 Dec 2024Somerset6 Nov 2024Not the end of the road for cancelled road projectCouncil will push for smaller-scale improvements after the scheme was branded 'unaffordable'.6 Nov 2024Somerset25 Sep 2024Major flood prevention scheme given government sign-offA £249m barrier in Somerset to help prevent tidal flooding receives full business case approval.25 Sep 2024Somerset24 Sep 2024Electric bus fleet to start operating next yearAlmost 30 electric buses will run on routes 24 Sep 2024Somerset6 Sep 2024Council 'breathing easier' after budget underspendSomerset Council balanced its books and achieved an underspend of £1.8m in the last financial year.6 Sep 2024Somerset21 Aug 2024Council roles axed amid financial emergency Executive roles in Somerset Council are to be reduced in a bid to save money.21 Aug 2024Somerset28 Jun 2024Young footballers fund Germany tournamentThe children have hosted bingo events and climbed Mount Snowdon to raise £10,000 for the trip.28 Jun 2024Somerset