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Revised plans for the development were put forward in January.

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Councillors to decide fate of more than 1,400 planned homes in Taunton

Somerset Council's communities scrutiny committee discussed updated proposals for the Octagon Theatre on Wednesday.

Somerset Council's communities scrutiny committee discussed updated proposals for the Octagon Theatre on Wednesday.

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Keeping theatre shut costs council half as much as subsidising venue when it was open

Councillor Val Keitch at the opening of Chard Leisure Centre in 2021.

Councillor Val Keitch at the opening of Chard Leisure Centre in 2021.

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Second Somerset councillor takes six-month leave of absence due to ill health

The Steelite International building in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Steelite International building in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Somerset Council failed investment in Stoke-on-Trent loses £7million taxpayers' money

The new deputies are Suresh Ariaratnam, Jennifer Duke and Sheila Wheeler

The new deputies are Suresh Ariaratnam, Jennifer Duke and Sheila Wheeler

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Three new deputy lieutenants appointed in Somerset

Chelston Park Nursing & Residential Home is seeking to expand to have five new en suite rooms.

Chelston Park Nursing & Residential Home is seeking to expand to have five new en suite rooms.

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Care home extension among latest Somerset planning applications

Somerset Council will receive £409,537 of “capability funding to fund the design work for new and improved walking and cycling networks.

Somerset Council will receive £409,537 of “capability funding to fund the design work for new and improved walking and cycling networks.

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Transport bosses silent on how more than £400k of cycling funding will be spent

The planned site for the new homes.

The planned site for the new homes.

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Nearly 60 new homes coming to growing village on Somerset-Dorset border

A number of changes to recycling and rubbish collections will take place across the county

A number of changes to recycling and rubbish collections will take place across the county

Changes to Easter recycling and rubbish collection in Somerset

Flooding on Combeland Road in Minehead.

Flooding on Combeland Road in Minehead.

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Residents hit by recent floods must wait until Christmas for crucial reports

Purple chairs will be set up in libraries across Somerset

Purple chairs will be set up in libraries across Somerset

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New library scheme tackles abuse against women in Somerset

The existing crossing over the A38 Bridgwater Road near Axbridge.

The existing crossing over the A38 Bridgwater Road near Axbridge.

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Crossing over busy Somerset road could be replaced with footbridge

The former Mendip District Council offices in Shepton Mallet.

The former Mendip District Council offices in Shepton Mallet.

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Former council HQ would 'make a really nice Travelodge', suggests councillor

County Hall in Taunton, HQ of Somerset Council.

County Hall in Taunton, HQ of Somerset Council.

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Street cleaning could fall to parish councils as unitary seeks to save £300k

Road deaths were up 43 per cent in 2023.

Road deaths were up 43 per cent in 2023.

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Road deaths in Somerset reach highest in ten years: Somerset Council's new campaign

The announcement was made on March 4

The announcement was made on March 4

Candidates standing for by-election for Somerton seats confirmed

The County Hall building in Taunton town centre

The County Hall building in Taunton town centre

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£77 million 'loan' for Somerset Council approved by the Government

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

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‘I have an idea for the council: How about you get some new loo locks or doors?’

‘Please keep using these services’: reactions as four vital bus routes are saved

‘Please keep using these services’: reactions as four vital bus routes are saved

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‘Please keep using these services’: reactions as four vital bus routes are saved

Councillor Adam Dance, who is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Yeovil constituency.

Councillor Adam Dance, who is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Yeovil constituency.

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Councillor and MP candidate defends absence from budget vote due to ‘traffic’

Protesters gathered outside the Canalside centre before Somerset Council's crucial budget meeting.

Protesters gathered outside the Canalside centre before Somerset Council's crucial budget meeting.

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Protester claims Conservative councillor 'attacked' her outside budget meeting

Protesters gathered in Wiveliscombe Town Square to oppose planned cuts to the 25 bus route.

Protesters gathered in Wiveliscombe Town Square to oppose planned cuts to the 25 bus route.

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WATCH: Protesters gather to oppose ‘devastating’ cuts to bus services

Somerset Bus Partnership and the RMT union protested the proposed cuts in Wiveliscombe.

Somerset Bus Partnership and the RMT union protested the proposed cuts in Wiveliscombe.

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Campaigners oppose reductions to ‘vital’ bus service threatened by cash cuts

Jasmine Ely has taken on the role, joining the council's Countryside Team.

Jasmine Ely has taken on the role, joining the council's Countryside Team.

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Somerset Council appoints new engagement ranger to Ham Hill

Rishi Sunak spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live earlier in the week before his recent interview with BBC Radio Somerset.

Rishi Sunak spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live earlier in the week before his recent interview with BBC Radio Somerset.

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'Get on and deliver for people': Rishi Sunak on Somerset Council's financial crisis

Several protesters disrupted the beginning of the Somerset Council meeting in Taunton.

Several protesters disrupted the beginning of the Somerset Council meeting in Taunton.

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Crucial Somerset Council meeting suspended after protest over war in Gaza

“Since developing my prostate issues I have discovered a ‘given’; Never walk past a toilet without using it.”

“Since developing my prostate issues I have discovered a ‘given’; Never walk past a toilet without using it.”

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Clinton Rogers: My Save Our Loos campaign after being diagnosed with prostate cancer

Council leader Bill Revans outside County Hall. Picture: Daniel Mumby

Council leader Bill Revans outside County Hall. Picture: Daniel Mumby

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Somerset public services face 'very sobering' future as council budget day looms

The hardest primary schools to get into in Somerset revealed

The hardest primary schools to get into in Somerset revealed

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Taunton school tops list of hardest primaries to get into in Somerset

Somerset Council has approved the amended proposals for more than 200 homes in Frome.

Somerset Council has approved the amended proposals for more than 200 homes in Frome.

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Construction of more than 200 homes to begin shortly as revised plans approved

The homes will be built on land behind the White Post Inn in Midsomer Norton.

The homes will be built on land behind the White Post Inn in Midsomer Norton.

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All systems go for 270 homes on southern edge of Somerset town

CCTV could remain in operation across the county thanks to a new plan to tackle the council's financial emergency.

CCTV could remain in operation across the county thanks to a new plan to tackle the council's financial emergency.

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CCTV could be saved: Somerset Council reveals plan to tackle financial emergency

The new contract spans eight years and has the potential to be extended for a further four.

The new contract spans eight years and has the potential to be extended for a further four.

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Somerset Council signs new contract with lighting contractor for eight years

Somerset Council has proposed permanently shutting five of its 16 recycling centres.

Somerset Council has proposed permanently shutting five of its 16 recycling centres.

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Five recycling centres could shut to save cash-strapped council nearly £1m

Taunton Library is one of 34 managed by Somerset Council.

Taunton Library is one of 34 managed by Somerset Council.

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How much is Somerset Council owed in library fines?

Somerset Council declared a financial emergency in November.

Somerset Council declared a financial emergency in November.

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Somerset could get no new play equipment for a year under council cuts

Workshop topics range from digital marketing and SEO to sustainable practices and 3D printing

Workshop topics range from digital marketing and SEO to sustainable practices and 3D printing

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Somerset Innovation Network to empower SMEs with free workshops in 2024

Grove Court in Shepton Mallet, where the man was in an independent living facility.

Grove Court in Shepton Mallet, where the man was in an independent living facility.

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Somerset Council fined £3,000 after failing to properly care for autistic man

Styles Ice Cream has purchased the entirety of the Wibble Farm Nurseries near Williton.

Styles Ice Cream has purchased the entirety of the Wibble Farm Nurseries near Williton.

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New base for beloved ice cream brand among new Somerset planning applications

The new cycle route on Lyde Road in Yeovil was due to be open at the end of October 2023.

The new cycle route on Lyde Road in Yeovil was due to be open at the end of October 2023.

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Cycle route that would take 'five weeks' to build isn't finished after four months

The Market House roundabout will not be upgraded while a new cycle route is delivered.

The Market House roundabout will not be upgraded while a new cycle route is delivered.

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Taunton town centre roundabout won't be upgraded under new cycle route plans

The Saxonvale site has been subject to rival redevelopment bids.

The Saxonvale site has been subject to rival redevelopment bids.

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Major regeneration site could soon be sold off to balance council's budget

Coastal towns in West Somerset, including Watchet, have a significant number of second homes.

Coastal towns in West Somerset, including Watchet, have a significant number of second homes.

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Council tax premiums could be levied to Somerset's empty houses and second homes

The public toilets on Paul Street.

The public toilets on Paul Street.

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Fixing Taunton's public toilets could cost up to £140,000, council admits

Aldi has applied to amend the delivery hours at its new Chip Lane supermarket in Taunton.

Aldi has applied to amend the delivery hours at its new Chip Lane supermarket in Taunton.

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Homes near A303 and disability centre among new Somerset planning applications

A completed section of the new cycling lane on the A39.

A completed section of the new cycling lane on the A39.

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Controversial A39 Cycleway Scheme could resume with £1.5m grant

The B3224 Roundwaters on Exmoor will be closed to allow repairs after several storms.

The B3224 Roundwaters on Exmoor will be closed to allow repairs after several storms.

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All the major roadworks schemes planned in Somerset for 2024

The closure will span from Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, May 10 on the B3224 on Exmoor.

The closure will span from Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, May 10 on the B3224 on Exmoor.

Essential repair work set to close key Exmoor route for months

The Fixy van will make its debut at ‘eat:Taunton’ Christmas edition on December 16

The Fixy van will make its debut at ‘eat:Taunton’ Christmas edition on December 16

New initiative launched to encourage recycling of electricals in Somerset

Christina Evans, library manager and development officer.

Christina Evans, library manager and development officer.

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Innovative thermal camera scheme bags Somerset Libraries another SWRLS Award

Somerset Council put its £30m revamp of the Octagon Theatre on hold in October.

Somerset Council put its £30m revamp of the Octagon Theatre on hold in October.

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Octagon Theatre regeneration could be funded by sale of battery storage site

Buses of Somerset has been operating services from both the Gateway and Silk Mills sites in Taunton since July 2021.

Buses of Somerset has been operating services from both the Gateway and Silk Mills sites in Taunton since July 2021.

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Taunton park and rides to get new management after Buses of Somerset pulls out

Brigadier Nigel Beacom and Justin Sargent have joined the team supporting the lord-lieutenant

Brigadier Nigel Beacom and Justin Sargent have joined the team supporting the lord-lieutenant

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Two new deputy lieutenants announced for Somerset

The B3191 was closed in January over safety concerns.

The B3191 was closed in January over safety concerns.

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Somerset politicians vow to keep fighting for new road to growing coastal town

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