Trading Standards is reminding letting agents of their legal obligation to protect money they are holding on behalf of a client after a tribunal upheld an £8,000 fine imposed on…
Council’s transport lead voices frustration over disruption to bus services in Somerset
Cancellations and disruption to timetables hitting bus routes across Somerset have been flagged with the region’s main operator by the County Council’s lead for transport. Councillor Mike Rigby has written…
Organisations across Somerset unite against Child Exploitation
Organisations in Somerset are encouraging everyone to learn about the signs of child exploitation and help stop abuse ahead of National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on the 18th March 2023.…
National No Smoking Day: quitting smoking could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases. Get support with new free app.
National No Smoking Day is taking place on Wednesday 8 March and Somerset County Council’s Smokefreelife Somerset team are encouraging smokers to give quitting a go with a new, free,…
‘Bus It’ bonus as £2 single bus fare in Somerset is extended to the summer
Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county and beyond for just £2 until July. The major fare cut is part of a national initiative…
Debate not Hate: Council supports bid to tackle abuse and intimidation against councillors
Somerset’s new unitary council will take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of councillors or officers and has pledged to uphold exemplary standards of public and political debate. Somerset County Council’s…
One month out: Council Plan sets priorities for new Somerset Council
With one month to go until the launch for the new unitary Somerset Council, councillors have published the priorities for the new Council. The new Council Plan was approved unanimously…
Secondary school places announced for 2023/2024 academic year
Somerset children starting secondary school in September will today (1 March) find out which school they will be attending. Parents who have applied for places online will be emailed with…
Have your say in the School Term Dates and Holidays Consultation
Somerset’s residents have been invited to have their say on proposed school holiday, term and staff training dates for Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools for the next two years. Somerset…
Bridgwater Town Council launches exciting new job
Bridgwater Town Council have created an exciting new role that will have an immediate positive visual impact within the town, with a job title of Town Rangers. The role will…