Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to help businesses in rural parts of Somerset bounce back after the coronavirus pandemic. The Rural Services Grant Fund is part of…
How do you find out what’s available in your local community? Share your views!
Somerset County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group are currently working with a range of partners on a project that hopes to make it easier for people to find help…
SEND Services maintaining progress
Millions invested in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), service access improvements, positive user feedback and strong project management lead advisors to conclude Somerset’s SEND services remain on track. A…
£500,000 to boost re-start and recovery
Anchor businesses in Somerset that attract people to visit and support a wider range of local enterprises are being urged to bid for grants to help them re-start and recover…
Council commits to expanding Care Leavers interview scheme
As part of Somerset County Council’s commitment to support care leavers, the council has agreed to extend its Care Leaver Guaranteed Interview Scheme to anybody who was in care as…
Celebrations for Children In Care
The efforts and achievements of more than 360 Somerset children and young people in care have been celebrated at the return of the Annual Achievement Awards. 367 children and young…
Don’t lose your voice – residents in Sedgemoor urged to look out for their voter registration details
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. The annual canvass ensures…
Council’s street lighting team set a shining example in reducing carbon footprint
Over half of street lighting in Somerset is now eco-friendly and playing an important role helping the county work towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Somerset County Council’s Highway Lighting…
Full Council Meeting 5 August 2021 Cancelled
Full Council Meeting Due to unforeseen circumstances the Full Council Meeting tonight, Thursday 5th August at 19:00hrs has been postponed. Rescheduled date to follow.
Unsung heroes of the pandemic presented with Somerset Medal
A select few of Somerset’s many unsung coronavirus heroes have been presented with their awards as the first ever winners of the Somerset Medal. The Somerset Medal was launched by…