Dr Michael White, Town Councillor for St. Benedict’s ward, Glastonbury, has been elected as Vice Chair for the Town Deal Board. Glastonbury is one of 101 towns chosen to receive investment through the government’s Towns Fund scheme as part of…

Somerset Council’s Highways team are resurfacing the ‘Wickes’ roundabout in Taunton next month. The road will need to be closed between 8:15pm and 6:00am each night from Monday 4 September to Friday 15 September so that the work can be…

A new series of online relationship, health and wellbeing resources worth £100 per person have been launched in Somerset. The learning resources are available to all Somerset residents, and span topics such as pregnancy, labour and birth, parenting, mental health…

Wessex Waters planned sewerage works on Market Street, Highbridge have started today, Thursday 3rd August 2023. A number of parking spaces will be restricted while this work takes place, so free parking is available at Bank Street Car Park until…

With just a week to go before polls open in Castle Cary to elect a new Somerset Councillor, voters are being reminded to bring photo ID if voting in person. The by election is being called to fill the vacant…

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has launched a new project, funded by the TDS Charitable Foundation, to help landlords meet their energy efficiency requirements. The project aims to provide support and advice to landlords in complying with the Minimum…

Somerset Council’s ‘Walk for a Life’ event, aimed at raising awareness of suicide prevention, returns for a second year on Saturday 9 September. This year’s walk starts at Castle House at the Museum of Somerset at 10:30am, and features a…

Flags at Somerset Council buildings will be flown at half-mast today (2 August) as a mark of respect to former Councillor Derek Yeomans, who sadly passed away at the weekend. Derek was elected to South Somerset District Council (Burrow Hill…

More than four tonnes of plastic bags and wrapping have been collected for recycling as part of Somerset Council’s role in a national project to expand recycling collections. The small-scale pilot involving 3,600 homes across two locations in Frome started…

The Council has now officially signed an agreement with Watchet Task Force to unlock £30,000 of funding to promote the town with the aim of boosting visitor numbers. The funding was approved in principle pending agreed terms. The money will…

The future of theatre in Yeovil and the South West is in safe hands, as 15 young people from across Somerset and Dorset took part in The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue’s inaugural work experience programme. During the first…

Somerset Council is reminding motorists and pedestrians that Chinnock Hollow near Yeovil remains closed for the foreseeable future on safety grounds. Road closure signage is back in place today (1 August) following the unauthorised overnight removal of debris and signage…

Playday at Apex Park, Highbridge that was scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday 2 August 2023) is cancelled, due to the weather warning in place for heavy showers and thunderstorms. Rosie Pike, Chairperson of the Playday Committee said: It is…

The latest bolt-on prize in the Somerset West Lottery has been announced. Everyone who signs up to purchase one or more tickets between now and 26 August 2023 will be in with the chance to win an Apple MacBook Air,…

We love Somerset’s parks; you love Somerset’s parks and now we’ve got a reason to celebrate them together – Love Parks Week 2023. Love Parks Week takes place from 28 July to 6 August to celebrate these vibrant, living spaces,…

The deadline to apply for FREE Voter photo ID is fast approaching for people planning to vote in person at a polling station to elect a new Somerset Councillor to represent Castle Cary. One of the two Somerset Council seats…

A designated “High Street Heritage Action Zone” (HSHAZ), Chard’s historic centre is experiencing a host of architectural and aesthetic improvements, as public spaces and shop front enhancements revitalise the popular Somerset town – and there is more to come. The…

Somerset Council is hoping to secure Government funding to deliver phosphate mitigation measures which will unlock the delivery of 18,000 new homes across the area and provide for longer term nature recovery. The Council working in partnership with the Farming…

Ham Hill Country Park is excited to be hosting its ever-popular dog show on Sunday 13 August 2023. Set amidst the stunning backdrop of Ham Hill Country Park, popular with dog walkers from all over the local area and often…

From supporting people looking for work, or a step up the career ladder, to making a real difference to young people, there’s a Somerset Council volunteer role just waiting to be filled. Two openings are available with the Youth Justice…