Somerset Council is urging businesses to log-on and start planning early for new rules on recycling. The national ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms announced in October mean all businesses – and organisations like hospitals and schools – must have separate food waste…

Somerset Council is warning residents to be prepared for possible disruption from high winds and flash flooding overnight tonight and into tomorrow (Thursday), as Storm Ciaran pushes across the South West. Winds of up to 70mph are forecast for much…

Residents across Somerset have had fire safety tags added to their recycling bright blue bags. Somerset Council and its collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, have used the tags to warn residents about the dangers of putting certain fire-starting…

Following the success of previous national initiatives, Somerset West Lottery is taking part in the new bolt-on prize draw. This monthly draw is now called the Super Draw. Everyone who signs up to buy one or more tickets between 29…

Somerset Council’s highways teams are carrying out resurfacing work on Mount Street and Northgate this month. The work is due to start on Monday 13 November and is expected to last for two working weeks; a temporary closure will be…

As part of National Care Leavers’ Week (25 October – 1 November), a Somerset foster family is sharing the rewards of Stepping Stones care; a scheme which provides support for young people transitioning from care to independent living. For many…

The main entrance of Cattle Market Car Park on Bridge Street in Frome will be temporarily closed for up to four days for essential improvement works from Monday 30th October until Thursday 2nd November. Drivers can still use the car…

Somerset Council is continuing to work alongside businesses and organisations in Watchet to boost visitor numbers and support the local economy following the closure of the B3191 Cleeve Hill. It has provided £30,000 of funding to the Watchet Task Force…

The play area, adjacent parking area and path (New Lane) will be closed from 30th October and is expected to reopen in January 2024, once the works have been completed.

Demolition work is due to start next week on the Taunton Recycling site following the major fire which has closed the site since early October. Specialist equipment is expected to arrive over the weekend, with demolition of the badly damaged…

The Somerset Local Pantry Network (SLPN) has won FareShare South West’s Social Impact Award for Community and Sustainability. Food charity FareShare South West launched their Social Impact Awards this year, and SLPN have won the Community and Sustainability category for…

Selling properties, increasing Council Tax further, and reducing services are among options being considered as Somerset Council faces up to a £100m funding blackhole. Latest budget figures which go before Somerset Council’s Executive on 8 November are expected to show…

Somerset Council’s fleet of 23 gritters is ready to be mobilised across 900 miles of road as soon as the temperature drops below zero this winter. Last year our gritter fleet went out on 67 occasions when freezing temperatures were…

Noise equipment has been seized from a property in Bridgwater, using powers under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The occupant was warned on several occasions by Somerset Council’s Environmental Health, to keep noise to a reasonable level. However, all warnings…

Fireworks night is just around the corner and Somerset Council is reminding everyone, to stay safe, reduce waste and follow the advice of the fire service.   Fireworks night is a fun time of year, with parties and back garden displays…

Somerset Council has signed a new eight-year contract with Kier Transportation Ltd to deliver core maintenance across its road network. The £225m agreement covers key maintenance works – including road repairs, drainage, verge cutting and winter service, such as gritting…

Taunton Recycling Site will remain closed next week following the major fire earlier in the month. This comes as structural engineers confirm that the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) will need to be demolished before the public part of the site…

Over the next few weeks, Somerset Council will be installing an additional 685 metres of paths at the Stockmoor and Wilstock Country Park, which will complement the paths already on site. These paths allow all-weather access between the following locations:…

Local businesses are being encouraged to register on a new Somerset Supply Chain website to ensure they are first in line to find out about contracts arising from a £23.6 million pot of funding to revitalise Glastonbury. Glastonbury was one…

Somerset residents are being reminded to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. The annual canvass allows Somerset Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who…