Somerset residents are being invited to have their say on the new Somerset Council’s approach to planning matters. The five current Somerset councils (Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset…
Somerset: Let’s Connect for Children’s Mental Health Week
During this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February), Somerset County Council is sharing some simple tips to encourage parents and carers to consider how they can help children to build meaningful…
Smoking in pregnancy needs to be treated as an addiction and not a lifestyle choice, say Somerset midwives
Smoking in pregnancy is a sensitive issue which needs to be treated as an addiction and not a lifestyle choice, according to health care professionals in Somerset. Recent statistics suggest…
Domestic abuse service supports record numbers of young people
Somerset County Council’s domestic abuse service has supported a record number of young people seeking support during 2022/23. Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) helpline took 301 calls from people…
Latest Ofsted and CQC review shows improvements in Somerset’s SEND services
An Ofsted and Care Quality Commission letter has shown improvements in Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) services in Somerset. Inspectors carried out a re-visit of the SEND Local Area…
Could you help get people to crucial medical appointments? Volunteer drivers needed urgently across Somerset
People across Somerset with no transport of their own need help to get to important medical appointments. From routine checks to cardiology and cancer-related care, these Somerset residents benefit enormously…
2023 Bridgwater Town Guide is Cycling Themed Map
2023 Bridgwater Town Guide Cycling Map Now Launched! Bridgwater Town Council has launched its tourism guide for 2023 with the first town map for many years and a special emphasis…
Council secures funding for greener roads maintenance trials
Funding to support projects focused on a greener approach to highways maintenance and construction has been awarded to Somerset County Council. The Council’s Highways team has been granted part of…
Business mentors needed to help Somerset thrive
An ambitious mentoring programme is being launched to make the expertise of the county’s most knowledgeable business-people available to businesses across Somerset. Twenty mentors are being recruited to join the…
Festive fun for free school meal kids and teens at Happy Healthy Holidays Winter 2022
Kids and teens eligible for free school meals were able to access a range of holiday clubs and camps across Somerset over the winter holidays, thanks to the Happy Healthy…