With fewer than 100 days to go until the launch of the new unitary Somerset Council on 1 April 2023, work is underway to understand where offices and customer service …
MBE honour for Somerset Libraries manager Sue
A long-serving libraries manager from Bridgwater has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Sue Crowley, Somerset County Council’s Strategic Manager for Library and Registration Services, has …
Memorial Tree in Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel
This year Bridgwater Town Council have a memorial tribute Christmas tree in Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel. The season of Christmas can be difficult to cope with for people who have …
100 days to a new council
A new unitary Somerset Council will launch on 1 April 2023 – just 100 days from now (22 December 2022). It will replace the existing County Council and four district …
Stay well and protect your loved ones this Christmas
Somerset County Council’s Director of Public Health is urging people to take action to prevent the spread of infections within our families and communities, especially as we meet up for …
Look out for the signs of domestic abuse this Christmas
As part of the ‘16 Days of Action on Domestic Abuse Campaign’, Somerset County Council is urging friends and family to be vigilant and stand up to domestic abuse. The …
Make sure you’re safe and sober on the road this Christmas
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is sending out a crucial reminder to motorists – keep safe on Somerset’s roads this year. Drivers mustn’t drive home after drinking alcohol. Your …
Somerset’s young leaders invited to House of Commons
Somerset’s Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) have visited the House of Commons to raise awareness of the issues young people are most concerned about. Somerset’s young people were represented by: …
Somerset County Council gets to work on play at packed Bridgwater conference
A conference exploring the way different environments can help children play has been hosted in Bridgwater, bringing together teachers, childminders, and education professionals specialising in children’s early years. Hosted by …
Somerset family donates Christmas gifts to young people leaving care
Inspired by the John Lewis Christmas campaign, a Somerset family has filled and donated festive gift bags for local teenagers in care. Eddie, a year nine pupil at King’s College, …