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Somerset West Lottery new bolt-on prize announcement

July 31, 2023

Press Release

The latest bolt-on prize in the Somerset West Lottery has been announced. Everyone who signs up to purchase one or more tickets between now and 26 August 2023 will be in with the chance to win an Apple MacBook Air,…

Chard Regeneration: High Street Heritage Action Zone phase II works underway

July 28, 2023

Community

Press Release

A designated “High Street Heritage Action Zone” (HSHAZ), Chard’s historic centre is experiencing a host of architectural and aesthetic improvements, as public spaces and shop front enhancements revitalise the popular Somerset town – and there is more to come. The…

Ham Hill Country ‘Bark’ – Fun Dog Show is back

July 27, 2023

Community

Events

Press Release

Ham Hill Country Park is excited to be hosting its ever-popular dog show on Sunday 13 August 2023. Set amidst the stunning backdrop of Ham Hill Country Park, popular with dog walkers from all over the local area and often…

Unravelling Toneworks

July 24, 2023

Community

Press Release

A rare opportunity to take a step back in time and see industrial history at first hand is being offered by Somerset Council. Special, limited-numbers tours of the nationally important Toneworks in Wellington, are being offered for the first time…

Homelessness Health in Somerset wins prestigious NHS Parliamentary Award

July 5, 2023

Press Release

At the NHS Parliamentary Awards held in London this afternoon to coincide with the NHS 75th birthday, it was announced that Somerset’s Homelessness Health in Somerset – the Homeless and Rough Sleeper Nursing Service and salaried inclusion Health GPs (NHS)…

Somerset West Lottery new bonus prize

July 4, 2023

Press Release

Everyone who signs up to purchase one or more tickets in the Somerset West Lottery between now and 29 July 2023 will be in with the chance to win an amazing £1,000 Airbnb voucher. All tickets bought during this timeframe…

Somerset Council flying the flag for LGBTQ+ rights

June 28, 2023

Community

Somerset Council is flying the Progress Pride flag in a show of support for the LGBTQ+ community. The flag was raised at a ceremony attended by staff and councillors at County Hall in Taunton ahead of the anniversary of the…

Somerset Council wins national award for groundbreaking children’s home partnership

June 26, 2023

Children and Families

Health and Wellbeing

Press Release

Somerset Council is celebrating after winning a prestigious Municipal Journal (MJ) Award for a partnership project delivering children’s homes across the county. The MJ awards is the biggest annual awards ceremony for local government and announced winners at a live ceremony…

Don’t just sit on it – Taunton High Street benches get a makeover with an environmental theme

June 20, 2023

Climate Emergency

Local Community Networks

Press Release

Benches in Taunton High Street have been given a new lease of life with environmental-themed paintings. Somerset Council has been working with partners GoCreate and Rights Community Action to re-invigorate Taunton’s High Street Benches with beautiful artwork created by the…

Introducing Maqbul – the beautiful game combining cricket with compassion

June 19, 2023

Community

Press Release

A new community initiative is helping support displaced people in Somerset through one of our county’s favourite summer activities – cricket. Somerset has a long history of welcoming people who have been forced to leave their homes due to fear…

iAero celebrates success at One Year On event

June 15, 2023

Press Release

A wide range of industry experts and partners gathered on 8 June to celebrate the hugely successful first year of the iAero aerospace centre in Yeovil. iAero is a £10million, purpose-built research, design and innovation facility, designed to support the…

Landslide-hit Chinnock Hollow near Yeovil to remain closed indefinitely council confirms

June 12, 2023

Press Release

Travel

Chinnock Hollow near Yeovil will not reopen Somerset Council has confirmed after an independent report outlined a cost of up to £2.7 million to make it safe. The road, which links the villages of East Chinnock and Odcombe, has been…

Council and partners mobilise in Watchet following loss of key route into town

June 8, 2023

Climate Emergency

Community

Press Release

Travel

Somerset Council has joined forces with local organisations to provide financial support and promote Watchet after the community was hit by the loss of the B3191 Cleeve Hill road. The Council is ready to provide £30,000 of funding to the…

Somerset tree strategy takes root

June 7, 2023

Climate Emergency

Press Release

A ten-year plan to enhance and protect Somerset trees and woodland has been adopted by Somerset Council. Amongst its ambitious aims, the strategy sets out a plan for planting 240 hectares of new trees and woodlands each year across the…

Major boost for Taunton’s economy with completion of Trenchard Way access to transport and business hubs

June 6, 2023

Press Release

Travel

A vital scheme linking Taunton’s train station car park and Firepool development to the town’s road network with cycling provision and bus services is now operational. Somerset Council, Great Western Railway, Network Rail and contractor Milestone have worked together to…

Come along to the ‘Yeovil in Bloom’ Community Plant Swap

June 1, 2023

Community

Events

Health and Wellbeing

Press Release

A community plant swap is taking place on Wednesday 7th June in Yeovil as part of the RHS’s community-growing campaign, the Big Seed Sow. Plants are being provided by the ‘Yeovil in Bloom’ initiative, which is funded by Yeovil Town…

Somerset West Lottery: New bolt-on prize

May 31, 2023

Press Release

Following the success of previous national initiatives, the Somerset West Lottery is taking part in the new bolt-on prize draw. This is the fourth bolt on prize initiative to launch in 2023. Everyone who signs up to buy one or…

Council’s £1 fare for Taunton nets industry award for sustainability

May 31, 2023

Press Release

Travel

A ground-breaking Somerset Council fare capping initiative has achieved regional recognition for its success in getting more people onto buses.  As part of Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the Council introduced a £1 fare for any single journey in…

Somerset plugs into new era of EV charging

May 26, 2023

Climate Emergency

Press Release

A business case will be produced to unlock £3.7m from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund which will be used fill in the gaps in Somerset’s rapidly expanding EV charging network. Data from Gov.uk indicates that there are now…

Time running out for Somerset residents who receive Pension Credit to claim £100 payment.

May 25, 2023

Adults

Two thousand Somerset residents who receive Pension Credit are currently missing out on a £100 payment towards their bills. Somerset residents who currently receive Pension Credit are entitled to a £100 payment from the Household Support Fund. Somerset Council has…