Broadband provider Truespeed Communications Ltd has been hit with fines and charges totalling more than £34k after pleading guilty to five offences in Somerset. Somerset Council prosecuted the firm following works carried out in Frome and Street. Truespeed admitted failing…

As 2024 begins with the theme of ‘Our Home’ at the heart of Refugee Week later this year, we share the incredible story of James Dieterle, deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 as part of the British Army’s Royal Electrical and…

Somerset Councillors joined volunteers to learn more about – and celebrate – the special role played by those who come forward to volunteer for Route 1 – the service that supports children’s social care. Councillors, who also take on the…

As 2024 approaches, people in Somerset are being encouraged to think about volunteering and make it their New Year resolution. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community or support a meaningful cause. Somerset Council has …

Somerset Council has awarded three new contracts to deliver essential road maintenance services as well as improvements on its network across the County. The Council has awarded four-year contracts with Kiely Bros Ltd and Heidelberg Materials to deliver surface treatment…

Somerset West Lottery is taking part in a new bolt-on prize draw – the monthly Super Draw with a bumper £1,000 prize. Everyone who signs up to buy one or more tickets between Sunday 24 December 2023 and Saturday 27…

Somerset residents will soon be able to dispose of some DIY waste free of charge at Somerset recycling sites – but they will need to book ahead. Following a recent change of legislation, from 1 January 2024, current charges for…

‘Look out for your letter’ is the message from Somerset Council as recycling and rubbish collection days change for more than 120,000 households in western parts of the county in February. New collection routes are being introduced for many homes…

Somerset Council has received £1.5m in external funding which could be used to deliver the next phase of a cycling and walking route on the A39 between Carhampton and Minehead. The ring-fenced grant from Active Travel England could see the…

Somerset Council’s Highways team is delivering an essential road maintenance scheme in East Cranmore near Shepton Mallet next month. The A361 Cranmore Road between Dean and East Cranmore is showing signs of wear and tear and needs to be resurfaced.…

Press release issued on behalf of Somerset Film. Are you 16-19 years old? Are you interested in pursuing your passion for film and seeing where it can take you? Then British Film Institute Film Academy short course is a fantastic…

The South Bridgwater Local Pantry celebrates three years of fighting food waste and tackling hunger. is part of the Somerset Local Pantry Network who buys and collect surplus food and makes it available to members for a low weekly fee, which…

More than 100 people turned out to learn more – and have their say – about proposals to restore and regenerate Bridgwater Docks, as part of the government’s Levelling Up programme to transform Bridgwater Town Centre. The first of a…

Somerset Council has secured £9.6m of Government funding to deliver phosphate mitigation measures which will unlock the delivery of new homes across the area and provide for long term nature recovery. The award comes after the Council working in partnership…

Confirmation of a below national average increase in funding for Somerset Council has been described as ‘bitterly disappointing’ by Leader Bill Revans. As part of the Monday’s Local Government Finance Settlement, the Government announced a 6.5% increase in Core Spending…

The results of two Town Council by elections in Somerset held on Monday, 18 December are as follows: Bridgwater Town Council – Bridgwater Fairfax East Ward: Diogo Rodrigues (Con) 167 (Elected); Megan Boucher (Lab) 142; Antony Nickolls (Lib Dem) 74;…

Wells embraced the magic of the season as its annual Christmas Market attracted hundreds of visitors, making it a sparkling success. The market, held on Saturday 16 December, showcased more than 100 vibrant stalls, offering an extensive array of food,…

Somerset Council is looking for new volunteers to become Independent Panel Members for School Appeals. Independent Panels hear and decide on admission, exclusion and transport issues for maintained schools and Academy schools in Somerset. A panel meets when a parent…

Each year, thousands of people across the UK go alcohol free for Dry January, a national campaign to improve drinking habits across Britain. The benefits of going dry for 31 days include better sleep, increased energy levels, improved mental health…

With the festive season in full swing, Somerset Council is reminding everyone to put recycling the Christmas tree onto their list. The best option is to compost it at home or turn it into a wildlife corner, though we appreciate…