Dangerous driving behaviours are the focus of a new Somerset Council campaign aimed at reducing fatal collisions on the county’s roads. The Fatal Five campaign, backed by Avon and Somerset …
Bridgwater Businesses Get Creative with Social Media
The SBA CIC and Bridgwater Chamber successfully hosted their initial workshop on “How to Build a Social Media Strategy for TikTok and Reels” on 6th March 2024 at Bridgwater Town …
Seasonal refreshment concessions at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater
Somerset Council is in the process of inviting offers for two refreshment concessions at Northgate Yard in Bridgwater. These seasonal concessions will be available from April to October. Those interested …
Somerset secondary school places announced for 2024/2025 academic year
On 1st March, children in Somerset who are starting secondary school in September 2024 discovered which school they will be attending. Parents and carers who have applied for places online …
Somerset’s Wildlife needs you
Can you spare a few minutes to tell Somerset Council how nature matters to you? Somerset Council is working on a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Somerset. It will map …
Stark warning as Somerset Council sets balanced budget for 2024/25
Somerset Council has voted through plans to set a balanced budget for the coming financial year but received a stark warning of significant challenges in the years ahead. Described as …
Somerset Libraries win praise in national review
Somerset Libraries are being cited as examples of excellence nationally in an independent review of English Public Libraries carried out by Baroness Sanderson. This review features six examples and case …
New way to access information on Health and Care Services in Somerset
Leading a healthy life in Somerset has just got a little easier – thanks to a new website launched by Somerset Council’s Public Health Team. The new Healthy Somerset website …
Bridgwater Town Deal is highlight of Chamber AGM
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 22nd of February at the picturesque Cossington Park. Gavin Roberts, Chairman of the Chamber, hosted the event where …
Successful Applicants for another round of Bridgwater Event grants
Bridgwater Town Deal Board and Somerset Council announce successful applicants for another round of Bridgwater Event grants. The events grant funded by Somerset Council’s Town Deal investment from Government, released …