There is just over one week left to have your say on Somerset’s new plan for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The Somerset SEND …
Christmas ‘Bus It’ boost for Taunton as new £1 fare for any single bus journey is launched
There’s never been a better time to ‘Bus It’ in Taunton as a new £1 fare for any single bus journey in the town comes into effect from Monday (December …
Stay safe and warm during cold weather this winter
Stay safe and warm during cold weather this winter With low temperatures and potentially severe overnight frosts forecast across the South West from Wednesday, Somerset County Council’s public health team are …
Domestic abuse expected to increase during the World Cup
Somerset County Council is urging people experiencing domestic abuse to seek help, at a time when incidents of domestic abuse are expected to rise. Data published by the National Centre for …
Learn about Somerset Road Safety’s Fatal Five
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is warning road users of the Fatal Five behaviours, which are the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The team …
Award recognition for Somerset County Council Safeguarding staff
A Somerset County Council social worker has been recognised for her outstanding work and won a national award. Louise White, Somerset County Council service manager for Safeguarding, was one of …
Memorial Christmas Tree at Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel
This year Bridgwater Town Council have a memorial tribute Christmas tree in Quantock Road Cemetery Chapel. The season of Christmas can be difficult to cope with for people who have …
Council unveils new proposals for evening bus services
Evening bus services on some key routes are set to be introduced as part of a major shake-up aimed at increasing bus use. Somerset County Council has revealed plans to …
Somerset ‘warm welcome’ spaces opened across County
Somerset County Council together with District colleagues are supporting the rollout of “Warm Welcome” spaces across the County. As temperatures fall this winter and energy bills skyrocket, these venues will provide places where …
Volunteers needed for Independent Remuneration Panel
Somerset County Council needs volunteers to join an independent panel, which sets the allowances payable to its elected members. The Independent Remuneration Panel, a legally required body, makes recommendations to …