A protest on parts of the M4, M5, M32 and A38 is planned for tomorrow (Friday 22 July). Motorists are advised to plan ahead with slow-moving roadblocks planned. The first …
Pledge to protect natural habitats as Council declares Ecological Emergency
Somerset County Council today voted to put additional focus into protecting Somerset’s natural environment and biodiversity by declaring an Ecological Emergency. At today’s Full Council meeting (Wednesday, 20 July) at …
Somerset County Council appoints new Chief Executive – will lead the new unitary Somerset Council from April 2023
A meeting of Somerset County Council has confirmed Duncan Sharkey as the new Council Chief Executive. Currently Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Mr Sharkey will …
Tree Fund Policy and How to Apply
The tree coverage in Bridgwater is around 7%. This is way below the national average of 13% (which is way below the European average of 35%). Evidence states that trees …
Children and young people help shape the new Children and Young People’s Plan for Somerset
The Children’s and Young People Plan has been co-produced by the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership with children and young people and strategic partners, to provide clear direction and enable us …
New Somerset Council supports local decision-making
Somerset councils today set out their plan for developing new Local Community Networks (LCNs) – groups that will be established in every part of the County to support decision-making at …
Young people help shape future Somerset Children’s Services
Young people across the county have helped shaped Somerset’s new Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how key issues such as mental health, climate change, sexual health, harassment and …
Spotlight on Somerset Food and Drink – bespoke grants for food and drink businesses
A recent survey showed that Somerset food and drink businesses are facing a number of challenges – from concerns about food regulations and labelling to issues with training and supply …
Step-Up Bridgwater
Step-Up Bridgwater After consulting with various official groups and Boards, Sedgemoor District Council, as the accountable body for Bridgwater Town Board, has agreed to submit a detailed business case for …
Somerset County Council ranks in Top 100 Apprentice Employers 2022 list
Somerset County Council has been named as one of Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK by the Department for Education. The County Council came in 67th on the prestigious …