The Government will today announce that elderly care bills are to be capped by the state in a £1 billion move expected to be funded by dragging more people into inheritance tax. To the disappointment of many campaigners, the cap will be set at £75,000 – more than double the £35,000 recommended by the independent Dilnot Commission. Full Story: Read More
BBC News – PCC Sue Mountstevens rejects police precept increase call
Avon and Somerset’s PCC has rejected a call for her to reconsider plans not to seek a rise in the the amount council taxpayers contribute to the police. PCC Sue Mountstevens, Independent, has set out a budget of £279m for 2013-14, £3m less than this financial year. Full Story: Read More
Question time for Network Rail on A371 Ansford Bridge road closure near Castle Cary railway station | This is Somerset
Network Rail has promised to field questi
ons from concerned Castle Cary residents ahead of a major 19-week road closure. Part of the A371 near Castle Cary railway station will be closed in both directions between July and November. Full Story: Read More