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, …
‘Bus It’ for £2 on single bus journeys across Somerset
Bus users in Somerset will be able to travel on most routes in the county for just £2 from January. The major fare cut is part of an initiative funded …
People in Somerset are challenged to ditch the booze and ‘Try Dry’ this January
Just thirty-one days without alcohol can positively impact on health – improving sleep, boosting energy, reducing anxiety, and saving money, to name just a few of the benefits. That’s why …
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours Voicemails and Cemeteries emails will be monitored and urgent matters that cannot wait until the week beginning 2 January will be dealt with. Please see …
Don’t be used as a money mule
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging parents and carers to spot the signs of their young adult falling for ‘get rich quick’ traps and becoming a money mule. Money muling, also …
New branding for Somerset Council confirmed
New branding for Somerset Council The new branding for many of Somerset’s public services was confirmed at a meeting of Somerset County Council’s Executive today (14 December 2022), with the …
Families urged to share their thoughts as SEND consultation nears its closing date
There is just over one week left to have your say on Somerset’s new plan for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The Somerset SEND …
Christmas ‘Bus It’ boost for Taunton as new £1 fare for any single bus journey is launched
There’s never been a better time to ‘Bus It’ in Taunton as a new £1 fare for any single bus journey in the town comes into effect from Monday (December …
Stay safe and warm during cold weather this winter
Stay safe and warm during cold weather this winter With low temperatures and potentially severe overnight frosts forecast across the South West from Wednesday, Somerset County Council’s public health team are …
Domestic abuse expected to increase during the World Cup
Somerset County Council is urging people experiencing domestic abuse to seek help, at a time when incidents of domestic abuse are expected to rise. Data published by the National Centre for …