A small-scale pilot of the collection of plastic bags and wrapping for recycling will be starting in Somerset next month – for invitees only. Following the success of expanded Recycle…

Earth Day on Saturday 22 April is the annual celebration of the achievements of the environmental movement, and the perfect prompt to start getting the latest news on climate matters…

Figures show more people in Somerset are choosing to ‘Bus It’ following the introduction of lower fares and evening buses as part of Somerset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).…

Energy-efficient lighting is playing an important role as Somerset Council works towards its 2030 carbon-neutral target. Work is underway to replace conventional street lighting with LED equipment across key towns.…

Funding to support projects focused on a greener approach to highway maintenance and construction has been awarded to Somerset Council. The Council’s Highways team has been granted part of Live…

Last month, planning permission was granted for the new primary school at the Orchard Grove development in Taunton. The school will serve the new community, with capacity for 420 pupils…

On Tuesday 20 December, the Government announced that the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund was open for applications. The fund is managed by the charity Action with Communities in Rural…