Somerset Council2 hrs agoPlans to revamp and reopen theatre to be discussedSomerset Council is due to discuss plans to refurbish the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil.2 hrs ago4 days agoRoad closes again a day after reopeningThe road is closed again as the council says the ground is saturated with water.4 days ago6 days agoCouncil loses bid to raise tax by more than 5%Somerset councillors will now consider higher charges for services such as garden waste bins.6 days ago13 Feb 2026Solar farm would have 'unacceptable visual impact'Plans for the 64-acre farm are now the subject of a public inquiry.13 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Repairing potholes like 'darning fishnet tights'Somerset drivers are facing bills of hundreds of pounds due to road damage, it is claimed.12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Request to put Somerset council tax up 11% rejectedSomerset Council leader Bill Revans says it is a "difficult situation to manage".10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Local authority granted 9% council tax increaseNorth Somerset is one of seven local councils given permission to go above the 5% limit.10 Feb 20266 Feb 2026New care home approved despite objectionsA new 76-bed care home been approved despite some objections from local residents and councillors.6 Feb 20264 Feb 2026'Passionate' villagers successfully petition to protect fieldsMore than 1,000 people have signed a petition to try and protect some fields from being built on. 4 Feb 2026...
