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Daniel Mumby

@danielmumbyldr.bsky.social

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Local Democracy Reporter for Somerset, based at the Somerset County Gazette. All views mine, personal stuff on Twitter @mumbyatmovies. Stories or queries to Daniel.Mumby@newsquest.co.uk

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 13h

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has been unable to confirm whether new parking machines being installed across #Somerset will accept cash: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2662751... #LDReporter #Taunton #Yeovil #Wellington #Bridgwater #BurnhamonSea #Highbridge #Chard #Frome #SheptonMallet #Wells

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New parking system in Somerset car parks could be cashless-only

Somerset Council is spending £350,000 on replacing "outdated" parking machines - but it can't confirm at this stage whether they will accept cash

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Plans for 765 homes, a care home and primary school on the #A37 #Dorchester Road in #Yeovil have been unanimously approved by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social - despite only 24 of the new homes being affordable: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2662723... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Plans for 765 homes, primary school and care home in town unanimously approved

A major housing development can now be delivered on the southern edge of Yeovi l- on land which has suffered from serious viability issues

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social "doesn't know" how many #Somerset young people are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). Here's why - and what is being done to fix this: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661152... #LDReporter #NEETs

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Somerset Council 'doesn't know' how many young people are not in school or work

Careers South West failed to provide Somerset Council with sufficient data on young people when it folded in the spring of 2025

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Nearly 50 new homes could be built on the #A39 Quarry Batch in #Street if these new plans are approved by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2662240... #LDReporter #Somerset #Walton

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Nearly 50 new homes planned on side of busy A-road in growing Somerset village

Following a consultation over the summer, Bloor Homes South West has submitted formal proposals for the Quarry Batch site in Street

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Additonal funding has been secured to improve #Beckington Family Practice, which will be one of the main surgeries for the Selwood Garden Community in #Frome: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2662299... #LDReporter #Somerset #NHS

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Funding secured for crucial GP surgery which will serve 1,700 Somerset homes

Beckington Family Practice's catchment area includes the Selwood Garden Community which will soon be delivered on the southern edge of Frome

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social is seeking more than £8.4m from the DfT's #structuresfund to prevent homes from falling into the #A371 Ansford Hill in #CastleCary: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2662387... #LDReporter #Somerset

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£8.4m needed to save homes at risk from landslip on busy Somerset A-road

Homes on the A371 Ansford Hill in Castle Cary are in danger of subsiding as a result of "localised instability" within a nearby embankment

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has pledged to be more transparent about future sales of conmercial investments and other assets: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661988... #LDReporter #Somerset #Budget2027

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Somerset Council pledges greater transparency over the assets it owns

Following a vote at a recent full council meeting, Somerset Council will produce regular reports on the sales of its commercial investments

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social will get to write off 90 per cent of its #SEND deficit after agreeing a reform plan with the DfE: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661229... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Government to write off 90 per cent of Somerset Council's special needs deficit

Somerset Council has signed a deal with the Department for Education (DfE) which will improve outcomes for young people and reduce a serious deficit

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Parking in #Somerset is about to get much simpler as @somersetcouncil.bsky.social joins the National Parking Platform: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661018... #LDReporter

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Car parking in Somerset to become simpler through national parking platform

Somerset Council is now officially park of the National Parking Platform, making it easier to use the app of your choice when parking up

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Discover #Brean's CEO has slammed EDF for failing to agree additional mitigation with @somersetcouncil.bsky.social over using the Pontins holiday camp to house #HinkleyPointC workers: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661879... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Somerset tourism boss slams EDF over use of Pontins site

Pontins Brean Sands has been occupied by Hinkley Point C workers for nearly four years - but additional funding to mitigate this has not been agreed

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Residents of #HatchBeauchamp, between #Taunton and #Ilminster, could miss out on thousands of pounds for local services from this new housing development: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661828... #LDReporter #Somerset #CIL

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Somerset village could miss out on vital funding for services from new estate

Nine new homes will be coming to Hatch Beauchamp in the near-future - but potentially without more than £132,000 of community infrastructure funding

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Six new business units can be built on the #A361 Edgarley Road near Millfield Prep School in #Glastonbury following a successful appeal: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661536... #LDReporter #Somerset

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New business units to be built near Somerset school after appeal

Somerset Council originally refused permission in November 2025, arguing it would urbanise the countryside and impact views from Glastonbury Tor

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has promised to address "dangerous bumps" which have emerged on the #A358 between #Taunton and #Ilminster: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661642... #LDReporter #Somerset @riggersuk.bsky.social

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Council pledges to resolve 'dangerous bumps' on A358 near Taunton

Bumps on the A358 between Taunton and Ilminster have been causing issues for motorists - and Somerset Council is working to put them right

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has pledged to "explore options" regarding the future of the Brewhouse Theatre in #Taunton, which will close on #Halloween: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661615... #LDReporter #Somerset #CoalOrchard

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Council to 'explore options' for future of Taunton Brewhouse

Equity has called on Somerset Council to help secure the long-term future of the Brewhouse Theatre, which will close its doors on October 31

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A former children's home in #Wellington will reopen as a supported living facility for vulnerable adults, @somersetcouncil.bsky.social has announced: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661502... #LDReporter #Somerset #B3187

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Former Somerset children's home building to reopen with brand new use

Somerset Council is working with Discovery to bring the Beechtrees facility back in use in early-2027 to support adults with learning difficulties

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Taunton Area Cycling Campaign @tauntonareacyccam.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

TACC are hosting a Glow Ride this Oct. We’ll cycle around town, both women and men are welcome and the ride is about 1 hour. Bring your lights and come glow with us! Registration link : bbr.cyclinguk.org/Events/Detai...

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Two-way traffic will return to part of the #CelebrationMile in #Bridgwater town centre, @somersetcouncil.bsky.social leader @billrevans.bsky.social haa confirmed: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2661475... #LDReporter #Somerset #activetravel #townsfund

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Major changes set to be made to Bridgwater's Celebration Mile

Bill Revans has confirmed that changes will be made to East Quay and Salmon Parade after Christmas following feedback from local residents

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#Bath Rugby will no longer be able to stage weddings at its HQ in #FarleighHungerford following this decision by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661069... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Bath Rugby loses permission to hold weddings at Somerset headquarters

29 weddings were held at Farleigh House in 2025 - but Somerset Council has no ruled that separate planning permission is needed

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Work will begin before #Christmas to clear the site of the new #Wellington railway station, @networkrail.bsky.social and local MP @gideonamos.bsky.social have confirmed: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661441... #LDReporter #Somerset @richardfoordld.bsky.social #Cullompton #Devon

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Clearing of new Wellington railway station site to begin before Christmas

Wellington's new £20m railway station, together with its sister station at Cullompton in Devon, is on track to open to passengers by December 2028

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

@tauntonareacyccam.bsky.social are organising a 'Glow Ride' in #Taunton on October 22 to promote women's safety as part of @cyclinguk.bsky.social's #MyRideOurRight campaign: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2661194... #LDReporter #Somerset #activetravel

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Taunton cyclists to stage night-time 'Glow Ride' in push for women's safety

The Taunton Area Cycling Campaign (TACC) is encouraging people to dress in bright clothing and take part in the event on October 22

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Auditors have warned @somersetcouncil.bsky.social's #transformation programme may not deliver the level of savings it promised: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660822... #LDReporter #Somerset #Budget2027

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Transformation may not deliver required level of Somerset Council savings

Somerset Council is relying on its transformation programme to balance its budget - but auditors are warning it may not deliver what was promised

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A public consultation on 220 new homes on Rhode Lane in #Bridgwater has been extended due to @somersetcouncil.bsky.social IT issues: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660632... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Consultation on 220 new Bridgwater homes to run until end of October

Hundreds of Bridgwater residents have been unable to object to Bloor Homes' revised Rhode Lane proposals due to issues with the planning portal

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Revised plans have been submitted for 185 homes on Watercombe Lane in #Yeovil, next door to where the town's new David Lloyd leisure centre is being built: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660744... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Revised plans for 185 homes near Somerset's first David Lloyd leisure centre

The new leisure centre is currently under construction off Watercombe Lane - and 185 new homes could soon be delivered on its doorstep

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A #Bridgwater takeaway which was raided by the Home Office has secured a new licence from @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660876... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Bridgwater takeaway raided by Home Office secures new licence

Deluxe Pizza has had to close at 11pm since September 2025 following a Home Office investigation - but the business has now changed hands

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new safer crossing near the @sainsburys.bsky.social store in #Bridgwater won't be delivered until after #Christmas, @somersetcouncil.bsky.social has confirmed: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660649... #LDReporter #Somerset #activetravel

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New safe crossing near Bridgwater supermarket delayed until after Christmas

Disabled residents have been campaigning for a new crossing over The Leggar, near the town's Sainsbury's store, since February 2023

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

An electric vehicle charging hub could be created off the #A303 near #Ilminster, on land recently occupied by a family-owned motorhome business: www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk/news/ilminst... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Much-loved Ilminster motorhome business site to get new lease of life

South West Motor Homes' former base on the Southfields Enterprise Park could be taken over by Tesla if plans are approved by Somerset Council

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Efforts to replace the 37 Sports and Social Club near #Somerset's new £4bn 'gigafactory' have been delayed by a #flooding report: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660283... #LDReporter #Puriton #Woolavington

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Replacement of social club near Somerset 'gigafactory' delayed

This Is Gravity Ltd. promised to build a replacement for the 37 Sports and Social Club as part of the delivery of the new £4bn 'gigafactory'

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social's decision to sell off the #Saxonvale site in #Frome town centre could be challenged by four local councillors: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660209... #LDReporter #Somerset @martindimery.bsky.social @adamboyden.bsky.social

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Sale of brownfield site for housing in Somerset town centre could be challenged

Four Somerset councillors have 'called in' Somerset Council's decision to sell off the Saxonvale brownfield site in Frome town centre to Newcore Capital

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social councillors have shared personal experiences of dementia as they backed a motion to make #Somerset more dementia-friendly: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659881... #LDReporter @billrevans.bsky.social

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Somerset councillors share personal stories of dementia in full council debate

Councillors unanimously backed a motion intended to make Somerset more dementia-friendly - with many sharing stories about the impact of the disease

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hundreds of #Somerset residents have signed a petition against proposals for a new 'garden village' of 7,000 homes south of the #M5 near #Taunton: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2660236... #LDReporter

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Hundreds sign petition to block 7,000-home 'garden village' near Taunton

The first round of consultation on the new Somerset Local Plan has concluded - with the door still open on plans for 7,000 homes near Taunton

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Two-way traffic could return to part of the #CelebrationMile in #Bridgwater after #Christmas following a public consultation by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/2660048... #LDReporter #Somerset #activetravel #townsfund @cllr-leigh-redman.bsky.social

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Two-way traffic could return to Celebration Mile in Bridgwater after Christmas

More than 1,300 people took part in a consultation over changes to the Celebration Mile in Bridgwater - and the results were overwhelming

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A solar farm near #Taunton can remain operational until 2068 after @somersetcouncil.bsky.social approves these plans: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659962... #LDReporter #Somerset #NorthCurry #Knapp

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Solar farm near Taunton can remain in use until 2068 as plans approved

Higher Knapp solar farm originally had to be dismantled by 2043 - but councillors have now granted it a further 25 years of operational life

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

After numerous delays, plans to merge #Langport and #HuishEpiscopi into one new parish council are back on the cards: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659904... #LDReporter #Somerset #LE2027

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Merger of Somerset town with nearby village back on the cards

The end of a protracted bid to merge the town of Langport with the village of Huish Episcopi could finally be in sight after a legal challenge

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Wellington residents only have a few weeks to give their views on revised plans for 250 homes on the #A38 Oldway Road - with an appeal being lodged against @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659539... #LDReporter #Somerset @gideonamos.bsky.social

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Revised plans for 250-home development in town published as appeal launched

Somerset Council refused permission in April for 250 new homes on the A38 Oldway Road in Wellington - but an appeal has now been lodged

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has watered down its planned increases in #Somerset car parking charges following feedback from residents and businesses: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659491... #LDReporter #Christmas #LE2027

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Somerset Council waters down planned increase in car parking charges

Parking charges will be going up by ten per cent in January - far less than originally planned - following feedback from thousands of local residents

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has confirmed the location of every polling station which will be used at next year's #localelections: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659094... #LDReporter #Somerset #LE2027 #Bridgwater #Taunton #Yeovil #Frome #Wellington #Highbridge #BurnhamonSea #Chard

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Every Somerset polling station which will be used at the 2027 local elections

The next local elections in Somerset will be the first fought under the new boundaries, with the number of councillors falling from 110 to 96

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Longrun Meadow in #Taunton, home to the town's willow cathedral and #parkrun, could be turned into a giant "pond" by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social to reduce the risk of localised #flooding: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659378... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Taunton parkrun venue could become "pond" to protect town from flooding

Funds committed to explore whether Longrun Meadow could be turned into a more permanent flood defence to protect Taunton residents

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Councillor Val Keitch, the last leader of South #Somerset District Council, has left the ruling @libdems.org.uk group @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659509... #LDReporter #Ilminster ##LE2027

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Former Somerset council leader quits ruling Liberal Democrat group

Councillor Val Keitch served as the last leader of the Lib Dem-controlled South Somerset District Council - but will now sit as an independent

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Residents of a small village within @exmoornp.bsky.social face a "four-mile hike" to vote in next year's local elections after @somersetcouncil.bsky.social decided to remove their local polling station: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659076... #LDReporter #Somerset #Exmoor #LE2027

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Somerset villagers faces 'four-mile hike' to nearest polling station in 2027

Around 40 people are on the electoral roll in the small village of Hawkridge - and they will now have to hike to to Dulverton in order to vote

Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Here's how @somersetcouncil.bsky.social will be spending £50m of Defra funding by October 2028 to protect #Somerset from future #flooding: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658758... #LDReporter #Taunton #Wellington

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15 ways Somerset flooding will be tackled using £50m by October 2028

Somerset Council has identified 15 projects which will be implemented over the next two years using £50m from Defra in response to Storm Chandra

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Somerset care company Candlelight Homecare Services has moved into its new home at the recently regenerated Baily's Buildings in #Glastonbury: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2659154... #LDReporter #townsfund

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Historic former factory building gets new lease of life after £7m regeneration

£7m has been spent regenerating the Baily's Buildings in Glastonbury - and now the building is the new headquarters of a local care company

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Taylor Wimpey and the Crown Estate have both denied any wrongdoing over the 2018 sale of land near the #M5 on which the new ' #Taunton garden village' could be delivered: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658811... #LDReporter #Somerset #B3170

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Wrongdoing over sale of land for M5 'garden village' site near Taunton denied

A new 'garden village' comprising 7,000 homes could be delivered south of the M5 near Taunton Racecourse, on land the Crown Estate sold…

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has defended its approach to regenerating the #Saxonvale site in #Frome following @maydaysaxonvale.bsky.social drawing comparisons with the #Firepool site in #Taunton: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658597... #LDReporter #Somerset #futurehighstreetsfund

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Somerset Council defends Saxonvale sale approach after Firepool comparison

Somerset Council's different approaches to regeneration across two brownfield sites came in for criticism at a public meeting in Frome

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Major plans to revamp #Somerton's sports facilities - including a new pavilion and changing rooms - have been approved by @somersetcouncil.bsky.social: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658516... #LDReporter #Somerset #B3153

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Major plans to transform Somerset town's sports facilities approved

Ambitious proposals by the Somerton Recreation Ground Trust - including a brand new pavilion and additional parking - have taken a big step forward

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A new community space and orchard could be created a stone's throw from #Cheddar Reservoir if @somersetcouncil.bsky.social approves these plans from #Axbridge Town Council: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658532... #LDReporter #Somerset

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New community space and orchard planned near Somerset reservoir

A small plot of agricultural land, left in trust to Axbridge Town Council, could be turned into public open space with its own orchard under new…

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social may need to sell assets to repay a £3.6m Homes England grant following its recent decision on the #Saxonvale site in #Frome town centre: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658192... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Somerset Council may use asset sales to repay £3.6m Saxonvale grant

Homes England provided funding in 2020 to help clear and decontaminate the Saxonvale site - and now that may have to be returned

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@somersetcouncil.bsky.social has agreed changes to the #OrchardGrove site in #Taunton, clarifying what sort of employment will be provided both in the 'local centre' and near the #A38: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658158... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Changes agreed to employment plans at major Taunton housing estate

Two different parts of the Orchard Grove estate have been allocated to provide jobs - but they will serve very different purposes

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The River Brue in #Glastonbury has been granted its own set of rights by the town council as part of a broader conservation push: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2657241... #LDReporter #Somerset

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Somerset river granted rights in major local conservation push

The River Brue runs from the outskirts of Bruton to the Bristol Channel, forming a natural boundary between Glastonbury and Street

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens when you dial 999 in #Somerset and ask for an ambulance? 🚑 Wonder no longer: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2658101... #LDReporter @swasft.bsky.social #Devon #Dorset #Wiltshire #Bristol

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What happens behind the scenes when you ring for an ambulance in Somerset

Calling 999 and asking for an ambulance is something we hope we never have to do - but you are in good hands if you ever have to make that call

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Some #Somerset residents within the former Mendip area are waiting up to 20 minutes on the phone to speak to @SomersetCouncil, #Frome North councillor Dawn Denton has claimed: www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/2656582... #LDReporter

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Some Somerset residents facing 20 minutes on hold to phone council offices

Somerset Council claims its average call waiting time is under six minutes - but many residents are waiting much longer and find officers…

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