The tree coverage in Bridgwater is around 7%. This is way below the national average of 13% (which is way below the European average of 35%). Evidence states that trees …
Children and young people help shape the new Children and Young People’s Plan for Somerset
The Children’s and Young People Plan has been co-produced by the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership with children and young people and strategic partners, to provide clear direction and enable us …
New Somerset Council supports local decision-making
Somerset councils today set out their plan for developing new Local Community Networks (LCNs) – groups that will be established in every part of the County to support decision-making at …
Young people help shape future Somerset Children’s Services
Young people across the county have helped shaped Somerset’s new Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how key issues such as mental health, climate change, sexual health, harassment and …
Spotlight on Somerset Food and Drink – bespoke grants for food and drink businesses
A recent survey showed that Somerset food and drink businesses are facing a number of challenges – from concerns about food regulations and labelling to issues with training and supply …
Step-Up Bridgwater
Step-Up Bridgwater After consulting with various official groups and Boards, Sedgemoor District Council, as the accountable body for Bridgwater Town Board, has agreed to submit a detailed business case for …
Somerset County Council ranks in Top 100 Apprentice Employers 2022 list
Somerset County Council has been named as one of Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK by the Department for Education. The County Council came in 67th on the prestigious …
New Somerset Council: Budget faces combination of challenges as inflation hits all councils
Papers published today (1 July 2022) show the challenge that inflation is presenting to council budgets. The team putting together the budget for the new Somerset Council will be bringing …
Support for Somerset households with food and energy bills
Somerset residents who are struggling to pay the bills could be eligible for support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials over the coming months. Somerset County …
SEND services, have your say!
Have your say on Somerset SEND services Somerset County Council, NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group and Somerset Parent Carer Forum are keen to hear from children and young people with …