Residents in Somerset are being encouraged to get 2024 off to a good start by making sure they are ready to vote in elections – both local and Parliamentary. The …
Bridgwater Town Council adds tech support to its Town Hall warm space drop in
RESIDENTS seeking advice on using technology and online services can now access free support at Bridgwater Town Hall’s warm space and drop in thanks to a new charity partnership. The …
Unprecedented actions proposed to bridge £100m budget gap
Papers published today (Friday 5 January) give further details of Somerset Council’s plans to bridge a £100m funding gap for the next financial year. Council Leader, Councillor Bill Revans, said …
Housing an Afghan family in Somerset: a Landlord’s story
Established by the UK Government, the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was launched in April 2021. In the summer of that year, local authorities were called upon to expand …
Celebrating the volunteers who support children
Somerset Councillors joined volunteers to learn more about – and celebrate – the special role played by those who come forward to volunteer for Route 1 – the service that …
Volunteer this New Year
As 2024 approaches, people in Somerset are being encouraged to think about volunteering and make it their New Year resolution. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the …
End to recycling site charges for some DIY waste
Somerset residents will soon be able to dispose of some DIY waste free of charge at Somerset recycling sites – but they will need to book ahead. Following a recent …
Council unveils new partnerships to deliver road surface repairs and improvements
Somerset Council has awarded three new contracts to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the County. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with …
Somerset West Lottery: holiday or cash to be won
Somerset West Lottery is taking part in a new bolt-on prize draw – the monthly Super Draw with a bumper £1,000 prize. Everyone who signs up to buy one or …
Look out for your letter – changes to waste collection days are on the way
‘Look out for your letter’ is the message from Somerset Council as recycling and rubbish collection days change for more than 120,000 households in western parts of the county in …