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Press Release
Oct 21

Prime Minister backs Wessex Mayoral Strategic Authority

The leaders of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Dorset Council, Somerset Council and Wiltshire Council have applauded the Prime Minister’s…

Climate Emergency
Oct 19

Somerset Council switches back to renewable electricity

Somerset Council will switch its electricity supplies back to renewable energy from April 2027 as…
Children and Families
Oct 16

Thousands of Somerset students learn how to safely stand up for others

More than 14,000 students at schools and colleges across Somerset have been learning how to…

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Children and Families
Oct 23

Somerset Council backs campaign to protect football fans from gambling advertising

Somerset Council is supporting a national campaign calling for an end to gambling advertising and sponsorship in football, highlighting the…

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