No Smoking Day, 9 March, is fast approaching which encourages and supports smokers to quit the habit for good. Somerset County Council is encouraging all smokers to quit and have …
Business boost for adult care providers
Businesses in the adult care sector are being supported to recover from the effects of the Covid pandemic thanks to the Somerset County Council Economic Recovery Fund. Somerset County Council …
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme
Creating a community resilient to flooding and coastal change The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier team are delighted that the Secretary of State granted the legal powers to construct the re barrier …
Record number of secondary school places allocated
Somerset County Council is proud to have another record-breaking year with over 98 per cent of Somerset young people waking up today (1 March) with an offer at one of …
Council continues to cut the carbon on third anniversary of Climate Emergency declaration
Somerset County Council has taken significant steps in reducing its carbon output since declaring a climate emergency three years ago this month. The Council was recently recognised by Climate Emergency …
Opportunity Boost Scheme to open doors to employment
A new grant has been launched to help people in Somerset overcome financial barriers when seeking employment and returning to work. The Opportunity Boost Scheme will provide grants worth up …
10 businesses to benefit from Somerset Catalyst support programme
Ten Somerset businesses with the potential for rapid growth will have the chance to benefit from one-to-one expert coaching and tailored business support to help them succeed. Mendip District Council, …
The last ever Somerset County Council budget is a “Budget for the future” says Council Leader
Councillor David Fothergill, Leader of Somerset County Council, has praised the team responsible for producing “the most positive budget in my time as Leader”. Speaking at Full Council as the …
Fly a flag!
A flurry of flags will be appearing in the main shopping centres of Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge to brighten up the streets in the ongoing effort to encourage more shoppers …
Not too late to apply for energy improvement funds
Energy improvement funds Is your household income less than £30,000; or does anyone living in your property receive a means-tested benefit or does your home have an Energy Performance Rating …
