As part of the ‘16 Days of Action on Domestic Abuse Campaign’, Somerset County Council is urging friends and family to be vigilant and stand up to domestic abuse. The …
Make sure you’re safe and sober on the road this Christmas
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is sending out a crucial reminder to motorists – keep safe on Somerset’s roads this year. Drivers mustn’t drive home after drinking alcohol. Your …
Somerset’s young leaders invited to House of Commons
Somerset’s Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) have visited the House of Commons to raise awareness of the issues young people are most concerned about. Somerset’s young people were represented by: …
Somerset County Council gets to work on play at packed Bridgwater conference
A conference exploring the way different environments can help children play has been hosted in Bridgwater, bringing together teachers, childminders, and education professionals specialising in children’s early years. Hosted by …
Somerset family donates Christmas gifts to young people leaving care
Inspired by the John Lewis Christmas campaign, a Somerset family has filled and donated festive gift bags for local teenagers in care. Eddie, a year nine pupil at King’s College, …
‘Bus It’ for £2 on single bus journeys across Somerset
Bus users in Somerset will be able to travel on most routes in the county for just £2 from January. The major fare cut is part of an initiative funded …
People in Somerset are challenged to ditch the booze and ‘Try Dry’ this January
Just thirty-one days without alcohol can positively impact on health – improving sleep, boosting energy, reducing anxiety, and saving money, to name just a few of the benefits. That’s why …
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours
Bridgwater Town Council Festive Hours Voicemails and Cemeteries emails will be monitored and urgent matters that cannot wait until the week beginning 2 January will be dealt with. Please see …
Don’t be used as a money mule
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging parents and carers to spot the signs of their young adult falling for ‘get rich quick’ traps and becoming a money mule. Money muling, also …
New branding for Somerset Council confirmed
New branding for Somerset Council The new branding for many of Somerset’s public services was confirmed at a meeting of Somerset County Council’s Executive today (14 December 2022), with the …