People across Somerset are being encouraged to share their views on health and wellbeing priorities as part of a new survey launched by Somerset Council’s Public Health team. The Somerset Health …
New road investment to smarten up Somerset
Somerset Council is planning to spend up to £5m over the next three years to smarten up Somerset’s roads, pavements and cycleways. Current road maintenance programmes focus on safety critical works which can mean lower priority issues like …
New Pétanque Terrain Coming to Victoria Park
Bridgwater Town Council will begin work in March 2026 on a new pétanque terrain in Victoria Park. The project is being funded by Bridgwater Pétanque Club and the Hinkley Point …
Friends of Blake Museum Announce Spring Fair
The Friends of Blake Museum will hold their annual Spring Fair on Saturday 14 March 2026, from 10am to 1pm, at Blake Museum, 5 Blake Street, Bridgwater. Entry is free …
Thursday Night Survival Kit: Mayor’s fundraiser for Men’s Shed
Bridgwater Arts Centre will host a special community event on Thursday, 23 April at 7.30pm, for an evening of live music, entertainment and awareness-raising around mental health support. The event, …
Exceptional Financial Support confirmed for Somerset Council
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have confirmed that Somerset Council’s request for £30m Exceptional Financial Support has been approved in principle. £25m will be used to cover …
Somerset Council Leader describes new SEND proposals as ‘encouraging’
Somerset Council Leader describes new SEND proposals as ‘encouraging’ but warns momentum must be maintained The government set out its proposals for SEND reform today (23 Feb 2026) and a …
Somerset flooding incident moves into recovery phase
The current flooding situation in Somerset is no longer being treated as a Major Incident with conditions improving and the clean-up and recovery underway. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency, emergency services, health and other partners have been working together …
Rural areas count the cost as Somerset prepares to balance budget
The impact of national changes on funding for rural counties has been highlighted as Somerset Council prepares to set its budget for 2026-27. Latest papers show Somerset Council has taken steps to significantly reduce its projected funding gap from £101m in March …
Council awarded additional funding to help residents lower their bills
Additional funding is available to help Somerset residents lower their energy bills. Somerset Council has secured funds from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s ‘Warm Homes: Local Grant’ scheme to help homeowners and …