In a strategic move responding to Somerset Council’s financial challenges, Bridgwater Town Council announces its comprehensive budget for the financial year 2024/25. The town council is poised to take over …
Children’s Mental Health Week: Empowering young minds with the theme ‘My Voice Matters’
Childrens Mental Health week, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health challenges faced by young people takes place from the 5th to 11th February. This year’s …
Council seeks to minimise impact while bridging £100m budget gap
CCTV services and Yeovil Recreation Ground could be protected as Somerset Council explores all options to limit the impact of its financial emergency. Earlier this month it was announced the …
Updates to the Local Validation Checklist for the West area and Mineral and Waste proposals.
Somerset Council are seeking views on updates to the Local Validation Checklist for the West area and Mineral and Waste proposals. Local Validation Checklists (LVC) help inform applicants/agents of the …
It’s easier than you think to take an HIV Test #HIVTestingWeek
This year’s National HIV Testing Week is the 5th to 11th February, and Somerset Council’s Public Health team are using this opportunity to encourage people to look after their sexual …
Bridgwater Town Deal Board and Somerset Council announce successful applicants for the most recent round of Bridgwater Event grants.
Successful applicants for the most recent round of Bridgwater Event grants. Released in May 2023, the new events grant funded by Somerset Council’s Town Deal investment from Government has proved …
Community Archive Film Project is Awarded a £37,644 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded local charity Somerset Film and Video Ltd funds of £37,644 to help them deliver a community archive film …
Ditch the disposables and discover reusable personal care products
The cash and climate benefits of switching to reusable care products will be promoted in Somerset libraries next month. A series of free drop-in events for residents will be held …
Council Leader reacts to funding announcement
Somerset Council Leader Bill Revans has welcomed today’s news of additional funding for local councils but stressed it does not fix a fundamentally broken system and won’t be enough to …
Somerset West Lottery: New Super Draw gaming prize
Somerset West Lottery is taking part in the new bolt-on prize draw – the Super Draw with a gaming bundle as the top prize. Everyone who signs up to buy …