Somerset Council’s innovative work to provide care in a more efficient way without compromising on quality has been recognised nationally. The practice, known as Optimal Handed Care, uses equipment and …
Bridgwater Town Council rolls out Speed Indicator Devices
Thanks to grant funding from the Avon and Somerset Community Trust, Bridgwater Town Council has invested in moveable Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), which will be periodically installed in locations within …
Essential maintenance works get underway in West Street Bridgwater
Vital preparation and resurfacing works are being carried out on West Street in Bridgwater. The Council’s highways team is doing the work between the A39 junction with West Gate and …
A38 resurfacing works scheduled for Bridgwater
Essential maintenance works are being carried out on the A38 in Bridgwater next week. The Council’s highways team will be resurfacing a section of the A38 from Express Park to the …
Somerset businesses encouraged to make the most of free help to reduce their carbon emissions
Somerset Council is empowering businesses to reduce their carbon emissions by registering for the Go Green Scheme. Part of the scheme will enable businesses to take advantage of a free …
Somerset Council announces ‘top table’ changes – and a substantial £36k saving
Somerset Council is reducing the number of its Lead, Shadow and Associate Member roles, resulting in significant savings for the Local Authority. The Executive will be reduced from eight Lead …
Bridgwater Town Calendar Competition
Calling all budding photographers! The hunt is on for photographs to represent Bridgwater in the town’s official Calendar, published by Bridgwater Town Council. We are looking for images of Bridgwater …
Changing Places at Brean
Residents and visitors to Brean Leisure and Brean beach can now have access to a Changing Place Toilet, thanks to Somerset Council working with strategic partners Brean Leisure and Muscular …
SUEZ and Somerset Council open their gates for a behind the scenes tour
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led festival taking place every year in September, celebrating history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Somerset Council and SUEZ …
Pedal powered reuse initiative keeps bikes on the road
A new initiative between Somerset Council, SUEZ and On Your Bike, means that bikes collected via the council’s bulky collection service will now be donated to On Your Bike, and …