Somerset will be able to offer better support to its residents after joining forces with a national network that offers expertise in providing effective help to people to access our …
Pupils open next phase of Bridgwater A38 Active Travel Corridor with pedal power
A new cycling and walking route boasting eco-friendly lighting and forming part of an extensive and growing network has been opened in Bridgwater. Children from Eastover Primary School were the …
Somerset – make sure you get your winter vaccinations
With winter upon us, Somerset residents are being reminded to protect their health and the health of people around them by getting their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. Covid and flu …
Victoria Park Community Centre Christmas Fair!
Victoria Park Community Centre’s 6th Annual Christmas Fair The Mayor of Bridgwater Cllr Liz Leavy and The Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council Cllr Alan Bradford will be at the opening …
Snowflakes Update!
Snowflakes 2022 update With the weather forecast tomorrow (high gusting wind speeds and rain), we need to make some changes to tomorrow’s Snowflakes event. This is unfortunate, but we take …
Advance notice of IT disruption at Sedgemoor District Council
Sedgemoor District Council need to carry out major changes to our Information Technology systems in preparation for our transition into the new Somerset Council in April 2023. This will essentially …
Cash incentives for landlords who help house Ukrainian refugees
An appeal for private landlords to come forward with vacant, or soon-to-be vacant, properties for rent, has been launched. Generous Somerset sponsors have been hosting refugee families under the Government’s Homes …
Employers’ toolkit launched to help tackle domestic abuse
To coincide with the international campaign, ‘Sixteen Days of Action’ against domestic abuse, (25 November – 10 December), Somerset County Council has launched a new toolkit for employers. The campaign …
Somerset powering forward as world leaders call for more renewable energy
Community solar projects and a green energy plan for Somerset are among the local actions taking place in response to the global climate emergency. World leaders attending the COP27 Climate …
Lowest income households set to pay no Council Tax
Lowest income households set to pay no Council Tax under new Somerset Council proposals A new, unified Council Tax Reduction Scheme targeting help at people on low incomes, care leavers …