Chairman’s Report, by Stewart Richards To view the Blake News Summer 2022 Chairman’s report written by Stewart Richards, please open the PDF below. Blake News Summer 2022
Council’s double delight at Somerset Education Business Partnership awards
Somerset County Council picked up two honours at the recent Somerset Education Business Partnership (SEBP) Awards held in Bridgwater. Somerset County Council collected one award for its work supporting young …
Bridgwater Town Mayor presents grant cheques
Grant cheques present by the Bridgwater Town Mayor! The Bridgwater Town May presented grant cheques to four of our local organisations who are doing sterling work in our community- Bridgwater …
Help shape the future of council services in Somerset
People in Somerset are encouraged to join a new Customer Panel and help shape the future of council services. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the …
Could you help a young person in their time of need?
Volunteers are needed to support young people in care, providing friendship and advice to help them through times of need. Somerset County Council is appealing for more Route 1 Advocacy …
General Grant Fund 2022-23
The General Grant Fund is back open! Bridgwater Town Council have £11,000 left in the General Grant Fund budget. Applications are welcome from organisations, clubs, societies, or groups. Visit the …
100 reasons to make the most of Somerset’s Home Library Service
From Hogwarts to Westeros, reading has the ability to transport us to completely different places from within the comfort of our own homes – something that is even more valuable …
New electric minibuses hit the roads in Somerset
Somerset County Council now has two fully electric, specially adapted wheelchair accessible minibuses available for use. These vehicles are Maxus EV80 minibuses and are the first of their kind in …
Discover Somerset and support the local economy this summer
Make the most of Somerset and Exmoor this summer and give our local economy a much-needed boost – that’s the message from Somerset County Council in partnership with Visit Somerset …
Climate Summit to help Somerset businesses increase sustainability
Somerset businesses are being urged to play their part in combating the climate emergency – with a conference offering insight into practical steps they can take to become more sustainable. …