A celebration of the county’s coast is at the heart of the Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival which launches this autumn. The England Coast Path team at Somerset Council unveiled plans for the new event this week, which it’s hoped…

Somerset Libraries will soon be launching some free guided one-hour fun activity and movement sessions in Chard and Bridgwater Libraries. The sessions are particularly aimed at anyone with a health condition, but anyone is welcome to book a place. The…

Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county for just £2 until October 31. The major fare cut is part of a national initiative funded by the Government aimed at boosting bus use while helping…

Hundreds of Key Stage 1 children from across Somerset have experienced their first visit to a cultural venue and a taste of an orchestral playing thanks to a special partnership that has been developed between The Octagon Theatre and Bournemouth…

Somerset Council has netted an additional £5.4m to carry out essential repair works across the county’s road network. This year’s extra funding from the Government recognises the unprecedented challenges facing authorities after a year of extreme weather conditions. A blistering…

Work to make Wookey Primary School near Wells more energy efficient and environmentally friendly has now completed, as the school becomes the latest local authority building to receive a ‘decarbonisation makeover’. Pupils and staff at Wookey Primary can soon look…

One of Chard’s most important historic buildings has been saved for posterity after being acquired by Somerset Council. Working with Historic England and Somerset Buildings Preservation Trust, the Council has made sure the future of the property, The Old Courthouse,…

A fantastic event was held on Wednesday 19 April to celebrate the end of a project in Somerset schools, supporting wellbeing through creativity.    The event, held in Millfield School in Street, marked the conclusion of the School’s Wellbeing and Arts…

A major county-wide Somerset Council scheme to replace traffic signals at the end of their working life has been given the green light to extend to further sites this year and next. So far traffic lights at junctions and crossings…

A host of artists and performers from across Somerset will be taking part in a weekend of celebrations to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on 6 and 7 May. There will…

Somerset West Lottery is taking part in an initiative that could secure a city break for the lucky winner. It is the new, national bolt-on prize – the third prize initiative to launch this year. Everyone who signs up to buy…

Bike racks, shaped as Penny Farthing bicycles, have been installed across Somerset East area (formerly Mendip District Council) as a legacy gift to residents. A consultation for local residents asked where they would like bike racks installed and over 180…

Glastonbury residents and visitors with disabilities can now enjoy a stress-free visit to the famous town, thanks to a new Changing Places toilet pod installed in St John’s Car Park. Last year Mendip District Council was successful in applying for government…

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 More collections, Somerset Council successfully bid to be part of…

A small Somerset town has brought in more than £1.4m in unclaimed benefits and seen its community care workforce expand from just 3 to 35 since its homegrown care scheme was established in 2018.Wiveliscombe – or ‘Wivey’ as it’s known…

Somerset Council in collaboration with Taunton Town Council is planning a two-day celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles III over the weekend of 6 and 7 May 2023. People will be able to watch the Coronation of His…

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). Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Digital, Cllr Mike…

A clifftop road near Watchet is set to remain closed indefinitely for safety reasons on expert advice. Somerset Council initially closed the B3191 at Cleeve Hill on 12 January following the results of a geotechnical survey. Now more detailed inspections…

Bus users in Somerset will be able to travel on most routes in the county for just £2 from January. The major fare cut is part of an initiative funded by the Government aimed at boosting bus use while helping…

Somerset Council has received confirmation that a funding bid for a major road improvement has been unsuccessful. Lead Member for Transport and Digital Cllr Mike Rigby has said the Council will continue to seek Government funding to look at alternative…