Small businesses in Somerset are being encouraged to make a pledge to improve workplace wellbeing as part of a new initiative being launched by Somerset County Council. The innovative Somerset …
Make sure you’re ready to vote on 5 May
With just under two weeks before people in Somerset go to the polls voters are being urged to get ready for the forthcoming local elections. Voters will already have a …
Notices of Elections – Statement of Persons Nominated
Notices of Election for the Somerset County Elections and also the Town & Parish council elections County – Statement of persons nominated Parish – Statement of persons nominated Parish ward …
Grants from The Somerset Fund available for local charities
The Somerset Fund Grants up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities, community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises based in Somerset. Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) manages The Somerset …
Somerset primary school admission figures announced for 2022
More than 98 per cent of Somerset children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, the County Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, …
Time ticking down for postal votes
Somerset residents planning to vote by post in the 5 May local elections have just a week left to submit their application. Voters must complete the form and make sure …
Employment advice service coming to a location near you
Looking for work, new skills and training opportunities or information on how to grow your business? Would you like to try out digital equipment to find out what might suit …
Nominations for Sedgemoor divisions and Sedgemoor’s Town and Parish Councils
The nominations for Somerset County Council and all Sedgemoor contested Parish/Town Councils closed at 1600 hrs on Tuesday, 5th April and have to be published by 1600 hrs on Wednesday, …
Nominations for election published
The full list of people standing for election to Somerset County Council on 5 May has been published. There are 110 seats available across the county, two in the 55 …
Somerset’s Public Health team urges Spring Booster jab take up
Somerset County Council’s Public Health team is urging older and more vulnerable residents to take up the offer of a free, further Covid-19 booster vaccine. The Joint Committee on Vaccination …