There’s never been a better time to ‘Bus It’ in Taunton as a new £1 fare for any single bus journey in the town comes into effect from Monday (December…
Award recognition for Somerset County Council Safeguarding staff
A Somerset County Council social worker has been recognised for her outstanding work and won a national award. Louise White, Somerset County Council service manager for Safeguarding, was one of…
Memorial Christmas Tree at Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel
This year Bridgwater Town Council have a memorial tribute Christmas tree in Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel. The season of Christmas can be difficult to cope with for people who have…
Council unveils new proposals for evening bus services
Evening bus services on some key routes are set to be introduced as part of a major shake-up aimed at increasing bus use. Somerset County Council has revealed plans to…
Somerset ‘warm welcome’ spaces opened across County
Somerset County Council together with District colleagues are supporting the rollout of “Warm Welcome” spaces across the County. As temperatures fall this winter and energy bills skyrocket, these venues will provide places where…
Volunteers needed for Independent Remuneration Panel
Somerset County Council needs volunteers to join an independent panel, which sets the allowances payable to its elected members. The Independent Remuneration Panel, a legally required body, makes recommendations to…
Somerset joins network to offer better support to county’s most vulnerable residents
Somerset will be able to offer better support to its residents after joining forces with a national network that offers expertise in providing effective help to people to access our…
Pupils open next phase of Bridgwater A38 Active Travel Corridor with pedal power
A new cycling and walking route boasting eco-friendly lighting and forming part of an extensive and growing network has been opened in Bridgwater. Children from Eastover Primary School were the…
Somerset – make sure you get your winter vaccinations
With winter upon us, Somerset residents are being reminded to protect their health and the health of people around them by getting their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. Covid and flu…
Victoria Park Community Centre Christmas Fair!
Victoria Park Community Centre’s 6th Annual Christmas Fair The Mayor of Bridgwater Cllr Liz Leavy and The Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council Cllr Alan Bradford will be at the opening…