People in Somerset are encouraged to join a new Customer Panel and help shape the future of council services. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the…
Could you help a young person in their time of need?
Volunteers are needed to support young people in care, providing friendship and advice to help them through times of need. Somerset County Council is appealing for more Route 1 Advocacy…
General Grant Fund 2022-23
The General Grant Fund is back open! Bridgwater Town Council have £11,000 left in the General Grant Fund budget. Applications are welcome from organisations, clubs, societies, or groups. Visit the…
100 reasons to make the most of Somerset’s Home Library Service
From Hogwarts to Westeros, reading has the ability to transport us to completely different places from within the comfort of our own homes – something that is even more valuable…
New electric minibuses hit the roads in Somerset
Somerset County Council now has two fully electric, specially adapted wheelchair accessible minibuses available for use. These vehicles are Maxus EV80 minibuses and are the first of their kind in…
Discover Somerset and support the local economy this summer
Make the most of Somerset and Exmoor this summer and give our local economy a much-needed boost – that’s the message from Somerset County Council in partnership with Visit Somerset…
Climate Summit to help Somerset businesses increase sustainability
Somerset businesses are being urged to play their part in combating the climate emergency – with a conference offering insight into practical steps they can take to become more sustainable.…
Trading Standards seizes large amounts of illicit tobacco
Trading Standards seized illegal tobacco estimated to be worth more than £200,000 in raids in Devon and Somerset on Friday. The raids were conducted by officers from the Heart of…
Successful joint funding bid to tackle violence against women and girls
Somerset County Council and North Somerset Council have jointly secured an additional £317,694 from the Home Office Safer Streets Fund to continue to make public spaces and streets safer for…
Nominate a positive, public place to breastfeed
Somerset County Council’s Public Health Team are encouraging people to nominate public places that are ‘positive about breastfeeding.’ As part of World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, 1 to 7 August, the…