Community groups and individuals across the district will benefit from £7,400 of grant funding, thanks to awards given out by Sedgemoor District Council. Theoni Kane was awarded £500. Theoni who …
Somerset County Council welcomes social care investment
Somerset County Council is today welcoming the Government announcement on extra funding for health and social care. The Council has been at the forefront of campaigns to invest more nationally …
Key link in town’s cycling network is unveiled
A new £500k cycleway is the latest addition to Bridgwater’s growing active travel network. The route from Stockmoor to Wills Road was officially opened this week. It will link up …
KickStart scheme boosting career prospects for young people in Somerset
Somerset County Council is helping young people getting into the world of work though the Government’s KickStart programme, and there are more vacancies still available. The KickStart Programme offers young …
How do you find out what’s available in your local community? Share your views!
Somerset County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group are currently working with a range of partners on a project that hopes to make it easier for people to find help …
SEND Services maintaining progress
Millions invested in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), service access improvements, positive user feedback and strong project management lead advisors to conclude Somerset’s SEND services remain on track. A …
Council commits to expanding Care Leavers interview scheme
As part of Somerset County Council’s commitment to support care leavers, the council has agreed to extend its Care Leaver Guaranteed Interview Scheme to anybody who was in care as …
Council’s street lighting team set a shining example in reducing carbon footprint
Over half of street lighting in Somerset is now eco-friendly and playing an important role helping the county work towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Somerset County Council’s Highway Lighting …
Unsung heroes of the pandemic presented with Somerset Medal
A select few of Somerset’s many unsung coronavirus heroes have been presented with their awards as the first ever winners of the Somerset Medal. The Somerset Medal was launched by …
Together we’re delivering your new Somerset council
Residents, businesses, and communities are being encouraged to help build a new council for Somerset. The Government has decided that all five existing councils in Somerset will be replaced by a …