40 free places on the Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue Summer School activities are up for grabs thanks to funding secured through Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) and the ‘Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset’ scheme. Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset…

Householders in Somerset could be due for government payments to help towards the costs of heating their homes, under two separate schemes. The first scheme is for those who heat their homes with an alternative fuel such as wood pellets,…

A ground-breaking project to help Somerset homes become more energy efficient has won crucial funding. Somerset Climate Action Network (SomersetCAN) in collaboration with Somerset Council and Frome, Glastonbury, and Bruton Town Councils, have successfully bid for a £50,000 grant to…

A donation of £10,000 has been made to the Somerset Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Bursary Fund by the Somerset Freemasons during a special presentation ceremony on Friday, 17 March.  The event, which took place at Carymoor Environmental Centre, was…

Somerset Council will be removing the Goodland Gardens Footbridge in Taunton next week to safeguard the public. The bridge, which crosses the River Tone from Tangier Way into Goodlands Gardens, was closed a year and a half ago for safety…

Somerset residents are encouraged to have their say on possible changes to a scheme which offers financial support to working age adults on low incomes. In November 2023, Somerset Council declared a financial emergency due to increasing costs of providing…

Ham Hill Country Park is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its ever-popular dog show which will be held on Sunday 11 August 2024. Set amidst the stunning backdrop of Ham Hill Country Park, popular with dog walkers from the local…

Taunton’s former bus station site is set to get a new lease of life as a vital transport interchange under new proposals. A plan to revamp the site will be shared with the public and businesses as part of Taunton’s…

Somerset Council is offering businesses practical help to reduce the amount of energy they use which will lead to a lower carbon footprint whilst reducing their bills. Launched last October, the ‘Go Green Scheme’ was introduced to offer businesses expert…

A report recommending the disposal of several Somerset Council assets to help generate funds in response to the financial emergency will be considered by members next week. The Resources and Corporate Scrutiny Committee will be asked for comments on the…

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed the reallocation and extension of £4.8m of Future High Streets Funding (FHSF) to deliver the final phase of major redevelopment as part of the Yeovil Refresh. This final phase…

The Leader of Somerset Council is to write to the new Prime Minister calling for urgent action to prioritise local government. Cllr Bill Revans pledged to stand up for the people of Somerset as the council’s Executive discussed several key…

The Retrofit Somerset project led by Somerset Climate Action Network in partnership with Somerset Council has recently launched a partnership with green tech company Thermly to trial a heat pump ready scheme. The scheme could help up to 40,000 homeowners…

Somerset Council is calling out to anyone who has recently planted or plans to plant trees, to ‘root for Somerset’ and add them to the Somerset Tree Planting Register. As part of the 10-year Somerset Tree Strategy launched last June,…

The Board of Bridgwater Town Deal is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Woodrow as main contractors for the delivery of Bridgwater’s landmark Celebration Mile – a pedestrian and cycle friendly route connecting the railway station to the reinvigorated…

Somerset Council is pleased to announce the appointment of SWH (Taylor Woodrow) Ltd as contractors for the delivery of Yeovil’s Active Travel schemes, integral to the town’s programme of regeneration – the Yeovil Refresh – and improving the town’s transport…

Somerset Council will be sending the Government a ‘Productivity Plan’ – setting out how the council is improving efficiency and reducing waste, while also highlighting the barriers facing local government. The key document, which will be discussed by the council’s…

People who want a bit of support to get more active will be able to sign up for free weekly sessions in Taunton, Glastonbury and Bridgwater libraries from next month. A huge variety of fun activities will be on offer…

A project to support young people’s wellbeing by discovering what makes them happy has resulted in a new e-zine. 30 organisations and 620 young people in Somerset have taken part in the “What Makes You Happy?” community project. The year-long…

‘Check it and keep it’ is the message for residents in the former Mendip and South Somerset areas when their Somerset Council waste service guides start to arrive next week. Recycling and rubbish collection days will change in June for…