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An internal view of the children's area at the new refurbished Wellington Library

On Monday, 30 September at 9:30 am, Wellington Library will reopen its doors, to welcome the community back to its historic Fore Street location after being refurbished. An official opening…

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Landscape view of Somerset countryside

Somerset Council’s Lead members for the environment have written to Ed Miliband asking for a renewed Government commitment to helping local government achieve the nation’s net zero targets. The letter…

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An ariel view of Ham Hill showing the boundary of Hedgecock Wood with closed paths outlined in light blue and closed paths outlined in red

Steps to remove diseased ash trees in part of Somerset Council’s Ham Hill Country Park will start next month. The work is essential on health and safety grounds and will…

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The biggest resurfacing programme in at least 4 years continues across Somerset over the next 2 weeks. Somerset Council’s road surface treatment specialists Kiely Bros are undertaking work that will…

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Solar panels with wind turbines in background.

Somerset Council is empowering businesses to reduce their carbon emissions by registering for the Go Green Scheme. Part of the scheme will enable businesses to take advantage of a free…

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Members of the Ham Hill team punching the air in celebration of winning a green flag award

Somerset Council is thrilled to announce that four of their managed open spaces have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024. Ham Hill, Yeovil Country Park, Wellington Park,…

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The Council’s new lighting contractor, VolkerHighways Ltd will provide an eight-year maintenance contract covering all the council’s street lights, lighted signs, bollards and other electrical equipment on highways and public…

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Stock illustration of a corporate building next to A to B energy rating bars by Yip from Pixabay.

Somerset Council is offering businesses practical help to reduce the amount of energy they use which will lead to a lower carbon footprint whilst reducing their bills. Launched last October,…

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A man stood next to a air source heat pump fitted at his home

The Retrofit Somerset project led by Somerset Climate Action Network in partnership with Somerset Council has recently launched a partnership with green tech company Thermly to trial a heat pump…

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A man holding a young tree sapling beside wording that says Root for somerset. Make your trees count along with a link to the page to map newly planted trees

Somerset Council is calling out to anyone who has recently planted or plans to plant trees, to ‘root for Somerset’ and add them to the Somerset Tree Planting Register. As…

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Pictured: Members of the Friends of Yeovil Country Park, volunteers, and Countryside Rangers with their fourth RHS Pride in Parks Award.

This prestigious award showcases community involvement as well as considering the standard of the park itself and recognises the park’s team of rangers and dedicated volunteers. The team is committed…

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Landscape view of Somerset countryside

Somerset Council is calling on landowners to help unlock the delivery of new homes across the area by promoting their land for important nature-based solutions to development requirements. The ‘call…

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Fixy Van set up at event

Somerset’s mobile reuse initiative – Fixy – has been recognised for its excellent work encouraging repair and reuse of broken electrical items across the county. The project, which is managed…

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Long grass and buttercups.

Forward thinking members of the public and community groups are invited to join leaders in climate action for the ‘Action for Somerset’s Future’ event this May. The day will include…

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Wildflowers growing on a country lane verge in Somerset.

This summer, Somerset Council will ‘leave it longer’ when it comes to grass cutting in a bid to help boost the county’s biodiversity. From this month (May 2024), where safe…

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Long grass and buttercups.

National Gardening Week 2024 runs from Monday 29 April to Sunday 5 May and this year’s theme, ‘Knowledge is Flower’, encourages everyone to explore the joys of gardening, whether they…

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A hare in long grass

Somerset Council is using Earth Day to remind residents of their last chance to help shape the future for nature in the county. Earth Day is a reminder of the…

More about Somerset’s nature needs you! Make a difference this Earth Day.
Indoor swimming pool on a sunny day

Somerset Council has been awarded £316,700 of grant funding from Phase 2 of the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). The ringfenced money from Sport England and the National Lottery…

More about Somerset swimming pools awarded funding for energy efficiency upgrades
Stock illustration of a corporate building next to A to B energy rating bars by Yip from Pixabay.

Somerset Council is continuing to help businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and, in turn, save money on their energy costs through the extension of 2 pioneering schemes. Launched in…

More about Further support and grants available to help businesses ‘Go Green’

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has generously funded Jasmine’s position for the next three years as part of their support for the “Uncovering Ham Hill’s Past for its Future” project.…

More about Council welcomes new ranger at Ham Hill thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund