Graham meets with Tessa Munt about school foods review Friday, 5 June, 2026 Local campaigner Graham Godwin-Pearson has met with Tessa Munt MP to discuss the current consultation on school foods, which seems to completely ignore middle schools, such as Fairlands and Hugh Sexey. Graham says, "To support the health of our local children, the government must reconsider its consultation, so that middle schools are included in guidance. Not doing so increases complexity and... Local News
Axbridge - West St and High St closed 21st May 2026 West Street and High Street in Axbridge are closed to traffic current while the surface of the road is being re-dressed. There are also lights on the Cheddar... Local News
Ofwat blocks bigger planning budget for Cheddar Reservoir 2 15th May 2026 Water regulator Ofwat has denied a request by the local water companies to hike their Cheddar Reservoir 2 early-stage development budget from £12 million to £60... Local News
Don't close Draycott Road this summer 15th May 2026 Somerset Council and Wales & West Utilities plan to close the A371 in Draycott throughout pretty much all of the summer holidays. Whilst this work on the gas... Local News
Please Somerset Council - plant more trees 5th May 2026 Those of us with small gardens do what we can to plant trees and to encourage wildlife. Gardeners and birdwatchers know that every tree and every foot of... Local News
Petition: No traveller's camp on Axbridge Bypass 4th May 2026 Over the last few weeks, we have heard from dozens of Axbridge Residents concerned about plans to develop the bottom of Fry's Hill, creating a travellers' camp... Local News
78 Axbridge residents object to Fry's Hill traveller camp 1st May 2026 A huge number of Axbridge residents have written to Somerset Council about the proposed traveller's camp on Fry's Hill behind Axbridge. 78 separate people have... Local News
Cheddar Gorge: No Black Rock car park, thanks to the bats 14th April 2026 Somerset Council has thrown out the National Trust's plan for a car park at Black Rock in Cheddar Gorge. The application, first submitted in 2023, was rejected... Local News
Axbridge residents seek clarity with traveller camp plans 31st March 2026 At a packed meeting of Axbridge residents last night, the Town Council displayed the plans relating to the proposed gypsy and traveller camp on the slopes of... Local News
Gypsy and Traveller site planned for Axbridge Bypass 19th March 2026 Somerset Council have published plans to convert an agricultural field on the Axbridge Bypass into a Gypsy and Traveller site. The plot, to the west of St... Local News
