Michelle Ruminski

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Ruth Bradley |Michelle Ruminski |Daniel Mumby

Image source, Thrive ArchitectsImage caption, Up to 750 homes could be built as part of the development over the next seven yearsLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceRuth Bradley & Michelle RuminskiBBC Somerset Political ReportersPlans for a major new housing development close to a busy stretch of motorway have been branded "backwards" by residents. There are proposals for up to 750 homes and a primary school to be built at the site between Bower Lane and the M5 in Bridgwater, Somerset, by 2032.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Michelle Ruminski |Clara Bullock

Image caption, Steve Apelt said he notices a lot of anti-social behaviour in BridgwaterPolice officers have started an operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in one Somerset town as residents say it is a big problem in their community. Avon and Somerset Police say the operation in Bridgwater follows 450 youth related incidents over the past year.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michelle Ruminski |Clara Bullock

Police cracking down on youth crime in town centreMichelle Ruminski & Clara BullockBBCSteve Apelt said he notices a lot of anti-social behaviour in BridgwaterPolice officers have started an operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in one Somerset town as residents say it is a big problem in their community. Avon and Somerset Police say the operation in Bridgwater follows 450 youth related incidents over the past year.

Feb 14, 2025 | bbc.com | Charlie Taylor |Michelle Ruminski

£47m cuts will impact on services - council leaderCharlie Taylor & Michelle RuminskiBBCBill Revans, leader of Somerset Council, said the government needed to fix what he called a "broken" local government funding modelThe leader of Somerset Council has said the authority will try to maintain a high quality service with fewer resources. The council plans to make cuts of £47m in the year ahead to avoid effectively going bankrupt, and still has a £66m hole in its budget to fill.

Feb 14, 2025 | aol.com | Charlie Taylor |Michelle Ruminski

The leader of Somerset Council has said the authority will try to maintain a high quality service with fewer resources. The council plans to make cuts of £47m in the year ahead to avoid effectively going bankrupt, and still has a £66m hole in its budget to fill. Councillor Bill Revans said inevitably there would be an impact on services but blamed what he called a "broken system" of funding local government.