Disability Hate Crime is under-reported in Somerset Somerset County Council has teamed up with Frome-based community arts learning disability charity OpenStoryTellers to raise awareness this National Hate Crime Awareness Week …
Somerset social workers shortlisted for top national award
Two brilliant Somerset social workers have been shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding leadership and practice. Louise White and Janet Hardy, who are both Service Managers …
Hundreds sign up to help shape council services
More than 300 people have signed up to help shape the future of council services in Somerset. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the new unitary …
Somerset Councils seek your views on trees
A consultation has been launched, the results of which will help influence what Somerset’s future landscapes will look like. Opinions are being sought from experts and non-experts alike. From people …
County Council prompt payment policy to support Somerset business welcomed
Somerset County Council has introduced a policy of a seven-day turnaround for payments to Somerset-based businesses. Revisions to the council’s payments system now means that all companies with a Somerset …
Somerset Councils welcome new Chief Executive Officer
New Chief Executive Officer Duncan Sharkey, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Somerset County Council, today (Monday 3 October) arrived for his first day in the office. Duncan got …
Have you completed with your Voter Registration Form?
Voter Registration Form All households across Sedgemoor will have received an annual voter registration form within the past month. Although there has been a good response rate, many people have …
Warmer home for the winter?
Retrofitting is the process of making changes to a building to reduce energy consumption and emissions. Retrofit should also bring the benefit of a more comfortable and healthier home. Examples …
Visit Somerset and Exmoor to boost the local economy all year round
We’re here all year – that’s the message from Somerset tourism businesses as the summer season comes to an end. Somerset County Council is working in partnership with Visit Somerset …
An opportunity for Parent Carers to help shape the future of SEND in Somerset
Somerset County Council, NHS Somerset and Somerset Parent Carer Forum are inviting families as well as school leads, education, and health professionals to join a webinar this October to help …