Work to renew traffic lights and crossings in the centre of Bridgwater as part of a multi-million Somerset-wide package has been completed on time and on budget. The Somerset Council …
Industrial action suspended.
Strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been suspended for two weeks pending a union ballot. Talks today between the Unite union and Suez UK – the Council’s collections …
Somerset Council welcomes applications for funding for rural businesses and organisations
Businesses and organisations in Somerset are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and community infrastructure in rural areas. The …
Majority of ‘sandwich bars’ tested in breach of new allergen law
Some 100 sandwich shops, delis and bakeries tested across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. Businesses, such as delis or bakeries who prepare then package food for sale, are being urged …
Council braced for disruption as waste strike looms
Somerset Council is asking for patience as the county faces major disruption to its waste collections if strikes go ahead next week. Industrial action by members of the Unite union …
Council review of parking charges comes into effect in August
Somerset Council will be introducing new parking charges across the county following a review which will give consistency and cover inflationary costs. During August, there will be an overall 10 …
Possible industrial action for Somerset’s waste collections
Somerset Council’s waste services are preparing for planned industrial action by some of the county’s waste collection crews. The council was informed this week that members of the Unite union …
Take on the challenge to go single-use plastic free this July
Somerset Council is backing the movement to go single-use plastic free and asking residents to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Last year Somerset households recycled close to …
Need advice from Somerset Council? Your local library can help
Customers who need in-person help or advice from Somerset Council will find support at every Somerset Library from next month. Staff in Somerset’s libraries are trained to provide digital support …
Stamp out recycling fire starters
Residents are being urged to help end a surge in dangerous fires caused by poorly sorted recycling and rubbish. Fire services have joined Somerset Council and its collections contractor SUEZ …