In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 – 15 May, Somerset County Council is encouraging residents to ‘lift someone out of loneliness’. Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the …
Young and old to live together, as new Homeshare scheme launched in Somerset
A Home share scheme matching homeowners in need of support with people looking for affordable accommodation has been launched in Somerset. The scheme is managed by Supportmatch Homeshare, and sees …
Changes to Somerset Dental Helpline
From Friday 29 April people living in Somerset, who are not registered with a dental practice, should call NHS 111 if they need urgent treatment or advice. Following an initial …
Polls open in just one week
Voters in Somerset will be heading for the polls in just a week’s time – and will be able to cast their vote for two candidates in the County Council …
Employee wellbeing is centre stage of new initiative
Small businesses in Somerset are being encouraged to make a pledge to improve workplace wellbeing as part of a new initiative being launched by Somerset County Council. The innovative Somerset …
Make sure you’re ready to vote on 5 May
With just under two weeks before people in Somerset go to the polls voters are being urged to get ready for the forthcoming local elections. Voters will already have a …
Notices of Elections – Statement of Persons Nominated
Notices of Election for the Somerset County Elections and also the Town & Parish council elections County – Statement of persons nominated Parish – Statement of persons nominated Parish ward …
Grants from The Somerset Fund available for local charities
The Somerset Fund Grants up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities, community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises based in Somerset. Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) manages The Somerset …
Somerset primary school admission figures announced for 2022
More than 98 per cent of Somerset children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, the County Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, …
Time ticking down for postal votes
Somerset residents planning to vote by post in the 5 May local elections have just a week left to submit their application. Voters must complete the form and make sure …