Broadband supplier fined for roadworks offences in Bridgwater Broadband provider Nextfibre Networks Ltd has been hit with fines and charges totalling more than £11k after pleading guilty to two offences …
Summer surface treatment programme
Somerset Council’s innovative new partner to kick off summer surface treatment programme Somerset Council and new partner Kiely Bros are launching a major programme of road repairs across the County’s …
Safer Somerset – Town centre youth safety
As the half-term holiday approaches, local organisations are collaborating to support children and young people and prevent concerns around violence in key town centre locations. Sergeant Charmaine Dyne, Early Intervention …
Local services secured as Somerset councils agree historic devolution deal
Somerset Council has transferred assets and services to Bridgwater Town Council in a joint deal that will ensure much-valued facilities continue for residents. The landmark move sees services from street-cleaning …
Somerset Council to support residents affected by sheltered housing closures
Somerset Council will provide support and guidance to the residents of two sheltered housing schemes in Wellington after it was announced that they are both set to close. Sheltered Housing …
Road Safety Team launches campaign following ‘disturbing’ rise in road deaths
Dangerous driving behaviours are the focus of a new Somerset Council campaign aimed at reducing fatal collisions on the county’s roads. The Fatal Five campaign, backed by Avon and Somerset …
Bridgwater Businesses Get Creative with Social Media
The SBA CIC and Bridgwater Chamber successfully hosted their initial workshop on “How to Build a Social Media Strategy for TikTok and Reels” on 6th March 2024 at Bridgwater Town …
Seasonal refreshment concessions at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater
Somerset Council is in the process of inviting offers for two refreshment concessions at Northgate Yard in Bridgwater. These seasonal concessions will be available from April to October. Those interested …
Somerset secondary school places announced for 2024/2025 academic year
On 1st March, children in Somerset who are starting secondary school in September 2024 discovered which school they will be attending. Parents and carers who have applied for places online …
Somerset’s Wildlife needs you
Can you spare a few minutes to tell Somerset Council how nature matters to you? Somerset Council is working on a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Somerset. It will map …