Senior Somerset County Council staff took part in the ‘Can Do’ challenge this Men’s Health Week (14-20 June) in a bid to encourage others. The ‘Can Do’ challenge, launched by …
Council drives multi-million pound road schemes forward
Somerset County Council’s commitment to investment is stepping up a gear this summer with the delivery of vital road improvement schemes. In recent weeks the County Council has confirmed plans …
Somerset leading nationwide changes to make healthcare more accessible
Somerset is the first county to launch a number of national initiatives designed to help make health services more accessible for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. According to recent …
Quantock Road Cemetery & St John’s Cemetery, Bristol Road
Quantock Road Cemetery & St John’s Cemetery, Bristol Road grass cutting Our sincere apologies for the length of the grass at both sites. We have had issues with our grass …
Thank you to Somerset’s volunteers
This week is Volunteers Week and Somerset County Council is thanking all those who helped their communities over the past 12 months and highlighting the important role volunteers will play …
£6m boost for Somerset’s economy
Somerset County Council has today announced details of a £6m package of funding to kickstart Somerset’s economy. The cash boost will include financial support for businesses, financial support for individuals …
Bridgwater Town Council Initiative on Engine Idling
Bridgwater Town Council following an initiative by Bridgwater Town Transport Forum, encouraging drivers to switch off their engines when their vehicle is stationary. Bridgwater Town Councillors, Glen Burrows (Chair of …
Work begins on £16m entertainment and dining development in the heart of Bridgwater
Work has begun on a £16 million leisure project in Bridgwater town centre. The much-anticipated development will be known as Northgate Yard and will feature a 7-screen cinema, 8-lane bowling alley and sports …
£10m boost for public health to aid Somerset’s recovery from Covid
Somerset County Council is putting the health of Somerset’s residents first with a £10m boost to embed public health across all areas of council services. In announcing its spending plans …
Somerset gritters rack up 70,200 miles in turbulent year
Somerset County Council’s gritting teams are standing down season after travelling the equivalent of nearly three times around the world this winter. The fleet of 23 gritters were needed on …