A crucial Somerset County Council bus service which supports residents who don’t have access to a car or public transport has expanded its reach. New services have been added to …
Somerset County Council hails positive impact of apprentices
Somerset County Council is celebrating the positive impacts of its apprenticeship programme as part of National Apprenticeship Week (February 7 to 13). The Council is a strong advocate for apprenticeships …
Funds on offer for new ideas to boost Somerset’s tourism economy
A new grant scheme has launched which will help expand Somerset’s tourism offer as the county’s visitor economy recovers from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of between …
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme – Decision to Grant Transport & Works Act Order (TWAO)
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme The Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council have been working together for several years to develop proposals for a Tidal Barrier Scheme on the River Parrett, …
Let the fizz go for your pocket and your health
Fizz Free February has launched in Somerset this month encouraging everyone to make the pledge to #gofizzfree for better health. Somerset County Council is backing the campaign, encouraging people to …
Let’s make the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee a celebration to remember in Somerset
The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset is calling on the county’s residents to come together to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and make it an event to remember. The Queen …
Recycle More: Look out – leaflets landing
An introduction to a new era in recycling is landing on doormats across Sedgemoor and West Somerset this week. Residents are urged to look out for the striking blue and …
Be a champion for your community
The clock is ticking down on the deadline for candidates to come forward if they want to stand for election in Somerset in May. There are around nine weeks to …
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Launches its ‘Blossoming and Blooming’ Open Gardens Initiative
‘Blossoming and Blooming’ is the charity’s latest fundraising initiative, which asks people to show their support by opening their gardens to members of the public between June and September this …
Boundary Commission Review for Parliamentary Boundaries – 2023
Boundary Commission Review The Boundary Commission has the task of periodically reviewing all the Parliamentary constituencies in England. It is currently conducting a review on the basis of rules most …