‘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…

Final works have been completed to the High St and Borough in Yeovil, which will see buses and taxis make a welcome return to the town centre on Friday, 15 December with the festive season in full swing.

Somerset Libraries has yet again been awarded the South Western Regional Library Services (SWRLS) Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Initiative Award. The libraries service accepted the award for their Thermal Imaging Camera Loaning Scheme. In 2022, the team won it for their…

Somerset Council is launching a public consultation on its budget, offering residents and businesses the chance to have their say as the authority faces a financial emergency. The consultation is open to everyone and the results will help influence Councillors…

Nearly 90 wheelchair-accessible homes have been delivered in the Taunton, Wellington and West Somerset area in the past three years – with more in the pipeline. In North Taunton, five wheelchair-adapted homes are being provided and nearing completion as part…

Customers can video call Somerset Council’s customer services team through VAL – Video Assistant Link. is a free video calling service which can be accessed from all Council Access Points (CAPs) and Libraries – that’s over 30 places in Somerset.…

Plan ahead to save waste and save money – that is the message from Somerset Council as the festive food shopping starts in earnest. Christmas sees Somerset’s food waste rise by as much as 11% – with an additional 238…

Bus passengers on four routes in Somerset can take advantage of a completely free bus travel day on 19 December. Working in partnership with Somerset Council and the Somerset Bus Partnership, First Bus South, which operates Buses of Somerset is…