Somerset Council and Lendology CIC are thrilled to announce their recent recognition at the Somerset Business Awards 2024. Lendology received the Environmental and Sustainability Award, recognising their commitment to assisting homeowners and supporting sustainability in Somerset. Somerset Council have worked…

The list of candidates standing in the Police and Crime Commissioner election for the Avon and Somerset Police Area has been published today (Friday 5 April). On Thursday 2 May, voters in Somerset and the rest of the Avon and…

Staff and players at Somerset County Cricket Club took a proactive approach to their health by participating in a blood pressure testing initiative, as part of a partnership with NHS Somerset and Somerset Council for their new ‘Take the Pressure…

A new era in Somerset’s highways maintenance was marked by Somerset Council and Kier this week. The new £225m contract started on 1 April and covers key maintenance works on Somerset’s 4,172-mile road network. This includes road repairs, drainage, verge…

Crowds of people gathered in Taunton today for the unveiling of the Knife Angel in Somerset as part of a nationwide anti-violence tour. The statue, which aims to raise awareness of the negative effects of violence and aggression, stands at…

They are Suresh Ariaratnam, from Bath, Jennifer Duke, who lives on Exmoor, and Sheila Wheeler, who lives in a village on the Quantock Hills. They bring to 41 the number of DLs in Somerset, spread over a wide geographic area.…

Walkers can now use the Cleeve Hill B3191 cliff top road as part of the coast path following a specialist report commissioned by Somerset Council. Temporary access is being provided in time for the Easter holidays allowing pedestrians to use…

Somerset Council is proposing 15 new speed limits in the county at the request of local communities. The changes would be funded by the communities as part of an initiative run by the Council. Last year there were a number…

Bus users in Somerset are being signposted to an important document aimed at protecting the quality and performance of bus services. Drawn up by Somerset Council, bus user groups and operators, the Bus Passenger Charter for Somerset establishes a consistent…

This is an exciting time for innovative businesses in the digital economy as the brand new purpose-built Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) is set to officially open its doors in Taunton. Owned and operated by Somerset Council, FCDI has…

Somerset Council has appointed Classic Builders (South West) Ltd as the main contractor of Phase B and Ci of the North Taunton Woolaway Project (NTWP). At a meeting of Executive on 6 March, Members appointed the contractor following a procurement…

The upcoming Easter weekend means changes to recycling and rubbish collections across the county. Collections that would usually happen on Good Friday, 29 March, will take place on Saturday, 30 March instead. There are no collections on Easter Monday, 1…

Rowbarton Local Pantry in Taunton celebrated their 3rd birthday on Saturday 23 March. Rowbarton is part of the Somerset Local Pantry Network (SLPN), who buy and collect surplus food and make it available to members for a low weekly fee.…

Somerset Council has been awarded £316,700 of grant funding from Phase 2 of the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). The ringfenced money from Sport England and the National Lottery will be used to install new energy efficiency measures in…

Somerset Libraries will be launching its new Neurodiversity book collection next month to coincide with the start of Autism Acceptance Week. In addition, a special author event will be taking place at Yeovil library on 20 April when local neurodivergent…

Essential repairs in Bishops Lydeard have been completed more than a week ahead of schedule, meaning an early reopening of Cothelstone Road. A 24/7 road closure has been in place since late January to allow Somerset Council’s contractor, Karesa Construction,…

New electric buses will serve communities in the county thanks to a joint funding bid by Somerset Council and First Bus South and huge investment from the operator. The 25 new double-decker and single decker buses will be funded by…

With Glastonbury Town Deal starting to deliver its exciting projects this year, residents and businesses are invited to the annual Open Day on Saturday 13 April. Taking place in Glastonbury Town Hall from 11am to 3pm the event will offer…

Purple chairs are being installed in libraries across Somerset to provide a clear beacon of safety for women and girls. The ‘Purple Chair Scheme’ provides a safe space for women and girls to get information about health and wellbeing, as…

The popular Somerset town of Chard is nearing completion of a major revitalisation programme, unlocking Chard’s potential as a unique place to live, work and visit. The final push is on!