The list of candidates standing for election in the General Election on 4 July in constituencies in the Somerset Council area is published today (Friday 7 June). The statements of …
New constituencies in Somerset Council area
Boundary changes come into effect for the General Election on 4 July, meaning there will now be seven Parliamentary constituencies in Somerset Council’s area. You can check individual constituencies using …
Notices of Election published
Today (Tuesday 4 June) the official notices of election for the General Election on 4 July have been published on Somerset Council’s website General Election 2024 (somerset.gov.uk) Since the last …
New Mayor of Bridgwater
Bridgwater’s historic Mayor Making Ceremony took place in Bridgwater Town Hall on 31 May. Attended by a number of dignitaries including the High Sheriff of Somerset, Mayors past and present …
Are you registered to vote in the General Election?
Are you registered to vote in the General Election? A General Election has been called for Thursday 4 July and Somerset residents are being urged to register to vote and …
Gas canisters found in Somerset’s recycling
1,000 fire-starting gas canisters found in Somerset’s recycling As camping season gets underway, Somerset Council and its kerbside collections contractor, SUEZ, are reminding residents of the danger of putting gas …
Suppor programme ‘Regain’ launched in partnership with Job Centre Plus
New programme ‘Regain’ launches with Job Centre Plus to support individuals facing challenges with substance use struggling to gain employment. June sees the launch of Regain, a new innovative programme …
New e-zine launched to support young people’s wellbeing
What makes the children and young people of Somerset happy? Launch of new e-zine A project to support young people’s wellbeing by discovering what makes them happy has resulted in …
Work begins at Bridgwater Town Hall
Following a competitive tender process, DR Jones Ltd from Yeovil were appointed to carry out work to refurbish and upgrade the changing rooms in Bridgwater Town Hall. Work started on …
Bridgwater Streets given a spring clean.
As part of Bridgwater Town Council’s commitment to maintain and improve standards in Bridgwater, King Square, The Cornhill, Fore Street and High Street have recently been cleaned using high pressure …