Somerset Council’s Public Health Team is working in partnership with Somerset Road Safety and Avon and Somerset Police to raise awareness about the dangers of drink and drug driving. The initiative …
Friends of the Meads Launch First Informative Leaflet
The Friends of the Meads are excited to announce the launch of their first leaflet, designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for both locals and tourists. This initiative aims …
Somerset Council helps households in need this winter
Somerset households struggling to pay their bills and keep warm during the colder months could be eligible for help with everyday essentials, such as food, water and energy costs. Somerset …
New active travel route in Bridgwater
A new cycling and walking route complete with eco-friendly lighting and forming part of an ever-growing network has been opened in Bridgwater. Children from Northgate Primary School were on hand …
Growth Board calls on businesses to help shape Somerset’s economy
Somerset’s business-led Economic Growth Board is working on a blueprint to help shape the future of the county’s economy. Somerset Council is calling on Somerset businesses of types, shapes …
Holiday surge: tonnes of cardboard thrown out after Christmas
Somerset Council is encouraging shoppers to think outside the box this Christmas and put a dent in the county’s annual cardboard mountain. Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in …
Have your say on School Admissions
Somerset Council is asking members of the public to have their say on proposed changes to admission arrangements for Somerset schools for the academic year 2026 to 2027. The Consultation …
Community Drop-In Session for Proposed Eastover Mural
On behalf of Bridgwater Town Deal As part of the Animating the Town Fund, Bridgwater Town Deal in partnership with Seed Sedgemoor is thrilled to announce a community drop-in session …
Revised Expression of Interest in devolution by Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils
Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils have revised their Expression of Interest in devolution, committing to a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Heart of Wessex region. In a joint statement, …
New study considers impacts of nuclear and major infrastructure projects
New Nuclear Local Authorities Group news release A new study published today (28 November 2024) considers the impact of the construction of the nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C. The …