Health and social care organisations in Somerset have unveiled ambitious plans to invest in services and transform care for the county’s 9,400 people living with dementia. Somerset County Council is…
Over two hundred blood pressure monitors available in Somerset Libraries
More than two hundred blood pressure monitor kits are available for loan from libraries in the county to raise awareness of high blood pressure and to coincide with World Hypertension…
Final results for Sedgemoor’s Town and Parish Council elections held on May 5th 2022
Election Results The final results for Sedgemoor’s Town and Parish Council elections held on May 5th 2022 can be found on the Sedgemoor District Council website. Turnout was 27.19% Bridgwater…
Election results are in
Election results The results of yesterday’s Somerset County Council elections are as follows: Liberal Democrat: 61 Conservative: 36 Green Party: 5 Labour: 5 Independent: 3 Full details of the results for…
No Mow May!
No Mow May at Quantock Road and Bristol Road Cemetery! This year we are taking part in no mow May. At Bristol Road Cemetery in certain areas we are leaving…
Lord Lieutenant takes on second part of Jubilee Jaunt challenge to honour Somerset Day
Somerset’s Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw is to dedicate the second leg of her Jubilee Jaunt to Somerset Day – “to honour not only Her Majesty but also our fantastic county.”…
#SomersetVotes tomorrow
Thousands of Somerset residents will be making their way to the ballot box for the County Council elections tomorrow (5 May 2022). Some 434,000-plus residents are eligible to vote for two…
‘Lift someone out of loneliness’ this Mental Health Awareness Week
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 – 15 May, Somerset County Council is encouraging residents to ‘lift someone out of loneliness’. Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the…
Young and old to live together, as new Homeshare scheme launched in Somerset
A Home share scheme matching homeowners in need of support with people looking for affordable accommodation has been launched in Somerset. The scheme is managed by Supportmatch Homeshare, and sees…
Changes to Somerset Dental Helpline
From Friday 29 April people living in Somerset, who are not registered with a dental practice, should call NHS 111 if they need urgent treatment or advice. Following an initial…