An expert team from the Local Government Association (LGA) has commended work to create a new unitary council on 1 April this year. The new Somerset Council will replace Somerset …
Starting or transferring to a new school in 24/25? Last chance to have your say in the school admissions consultation
Somerset County Council have asked the people of Somerset to have their say on the proposed admissions criteria changes for Somerset schools, including some academies, for 2024/25 and now are …
Bridgwater Town Council is Electrifying!
Bridgwater Town Council is Electrifying! Bridgwater Town Council has taken delivery of its first electric van. As part of the Council’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint the environmentally friendly …
Social care like you’ve never seen it before – bold new recruitment campaign launched in Somerset
The ‘My Time to Care’ campaign was shot entirely in Somerset and stars local carers in six new videos being launched today (Monday, January 16). Somerset County Council has joined …
CHAT BENCH INSTALLED IN BRIDGWATER LIBRARY
CHAT BENCH INSTALLED IN BRIDGWATER LIBRARY The Rotary Club of Bridgwater has sponsored the instalment of a new ‘chat bench’ in the foyer of the Bridgwater Library which is designed …
A361 reopened by Council after successful pumping operation by Environment Agency
The A361 across the Somerset Levels has been reopened this evening (11 January) following effective action by the Environment Agency (EA) to reduce water levels. The EA advised Somerset County …
Preparation works set to get underway for Bridgwater’s £5.3m Dunball improvements
The first phase of a major project to improve the busy Dunball roundabout linking Bridgwater and Junction 23 of the M5 starts later this month. Somerset County Council is with …
Council closes A361 near East Lyng following EA advice as water levels rise with weather warning in place
Somerset County Council has closed the A361 across the Somerset Levels following warnings from the Environment Agency (EA) that floodwaters are likely to spill onto the road. Road users are …
Somerset: get talking to beat the January blues
January can be a difficult month for many people, with cold weather and shorter days bringing feelings of anxiety, sadness and depression, especially after the festive period which can be …
Consultation opens into new single Somerset Council budget.
New Council targets support for key services and vulnerable residents. The proposed budget for the new unitary Somerset Council is published today. The proposals, set to be discussed by the …