Somerset’s green-minded residents have helped the county climb into the top 30 councils for recycling. In Defra’s recently published league tables, Somerset’s 2021-2022 recycling rate of 56.2% ranks it 28 …
Coronation Celebration Fete at Blake Gardens
On Monday the 8th May Bridgwater Town Council will be holding a Celebration Fete at Blake Gardens 11am- 3pm. The fete will be four hours of community fun which everyone …
King’s Coronation: know your collection days
Waste collections will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May, as part of special arrangements for the coronation period. This is thought to be the first time Somerset crews …
Voices of young people needed to influence policy and services
Somerset Youth Forum – a group of young people who meet to influence local policy and services – is looking for young people with ideas and enthusiasm aged between 11 …
Somerset primary school admission figures announced for 2023
Nearly 99% of Somerset’s youngest children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, Somerset Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, 98.94% of the …
Bus use on rise as operator is praised for making timely improvements
Figures show more people in Somerset are choosing to ‘Bus It’ following the introduction of lower fares and evening buses as part of Somerset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). …
Flags fly as new era dawns
Flags are flying as a new era dawns in Somerset today (Saturday 1 April) with the official launch of Somerset Council. The new, single council’s logo features on flags that …
£250 “Golden Hello” for new childminders in Somerset
Somerset Council is offering a “Golden Hello” grant worth £250 to those who would like to be a childminder. The £250 can be used to help with training and set …
A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset
A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset aims to break the cycle of abuse, reduce repeat offending and offer stronger support for victims and families. Somerset County Council’s …
Young people urged to have their say on Somerset’s transport future
Somerset County Council has launched a survey to capture the views of young people across the county on the future of transport. The survey was complied with the help of …
