Walking in Somerset is the website for you! With hundreds of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, contact details for all the walking groups in …
Squibbers Way wins big again at national Highways Awards
Bridgwater’s Colley Lane Southern Access Road project, also known as Squibbers Way, has been awarded Most Innovative Highway Authority Scheme of the Year at the 2020 Highways Magazine Awards. The multi-award-winning project by Somerset County Council, in partnership with main …
Growing old with domestic abuse – it’s never too late to get help
Ten per cent of older people will experience some form of domestic abuse and in Somerset the number of people over sixty-five reporting abuse is on the increase. Social isolation …
Bright Future for Bruton Enterprise Centre
Business in Bruton is set for a boost with work beginning on a new £2.7m Enterprise Centre at Combe Hill. The Bruton site will be Somerset’s eighth Enterprise Centre and …
Supporting Somerset’s visitor economy
A countywide scheme is being launched to support tourism and visitor-centred businesses in Somerset in the wake of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The visitor economy plays an …
Stepping Up Employment Support
Stepping up employment A co-ordinated network of employment and skills support for individuals, employers and businesses seeking support and information in relation to employment, skills, careers and apprenticeships is being …
Christmas message from the Mayor of Bridgwater
A message from the Mayor of Bridgwater Hello, I am Cllr Leigh Redman, Mayor of Bridgwater. In November I was lucky enough to take up the role of Mayor. As …
Grant boost to help Somerset’s foodbanks meet Winter demand
Extra funding has been made available to support Somerset’s foodbanks which have been playing a vital role throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In order to provide extra support this winter, grants …
Are you or your loved ones being targeted by scams?
If you are worried about becoming a victim, or have responded to scams in the past, this guide sets out some practical things you can do to prevent criminals contacting …
2020 Bridgwater Christmas shop window
Christmas shop window The Mayor, Cllr Redman, was proud to be asked to tour Bridgwater’s town centre to judge the Bridgwater Town Council supported Christmas window display competition. Cllr Redman …