‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’ Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the …
Consultation on council tax support scheme launched
A consultation on council tax support for the new unitary Somerset Council is launched today (25 July 2022). This is the first major policy consultation for the new council and …
Tell us where you don’t feel safe with the StreetSafe tool
Local people are being encouraged to use the StreetSafe Tool to anonymously tell Avon and Somerset Police and partners about public places where they feel or have felt unsafe. StreetSafe …
Somerset’s foster care recruitment campaign “Highly Commended” in national awards
Somerset County Council’s foster care recruitment campaign ‘Theo’s Story’ was highly commended last night (20 July) at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Theo’s Story was recognised in the ‘Campaign of …
Council calls for action to address the cost-of-living emergency
Somerset County Council has declared a cost-of-living emergency and is calling on the Government to take immediate action to reduce the impacts on local people. At a meeting of Full …
Food vouchers return for Summer Holidays
Schools will once again provide food vouchers to families eligible for Free School Meals to combat holiday hunger over the summer holidays. Somerset County Council is distributing approximately £1.2m from …
Community Grants from Sedgemoor
Community groups and individuals across the district will benefit from nearly £6,000 of grant funding, thanks to awards given out by Sedgemoor District Council. Charley Woodman is currently captain of …
Protests likely to lead to longer journey times on roads
A protest on parts of the M4, M5, M32 and A38 is planned for tomorrow (Friday 22 July). Motorists are advised to plan ahead with slow-moving roadblocks planned. The first …
Pledge to protect natural habitats as Council declares Ecological Emergency
Somerset County Council today voted to put additional focus into protecting Somerset’s natural environment and biodiversity by declaring an Ecological Emergency. At today’s Full Council meeting (Wednesday, 20 July) at …
Somerset County Council appoints new Chief Executive – will lead the new unitary Somerset Council from April 2023
A meeting of Somerset County Council has confirmed Duncan Sharkey as the new Council Chief Executive. Currently Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Mr Sharkey will …