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…

The outstanding achievements of Somerset’s children and young people were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Taunton Rugby Club on Tuesday 25th July. The event, which was attended by celebrated author, poet and care leaver Lemn Sissay OBE, was organised…

A by election is due to be held in Castle Cary for a vacancy on Somerset Council. The Notice of Election has been published. Local voters will be going to the polls on 10 August Nominations from prospective candidates have…

More than 2,000 affordable homes have been delivered across Somerset over the past three years, thanks to Somerset Council. The Housing Enabling team have been working closely with a range of affordable housing delivery partners to provide new, high quality,…

Two innovative Somerset Council initiatives boosting public transport and active travel are in the running for prestigious awards. The Bridgwater Way provides information, advice and tools to help people switch to bike or foot, and provides information on the best…

Press release published on behalf of the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service. Trading Standards and police have closed a second store in Taunton which was selling vapes and drug paraphernalia to children, as well as counterfeit and…

A rare opportunity to take a step back in time and see industrial history at first hand is being offered by Somerset Council. Special, limited-numbers tours of the nationally important Toneworks in Wellington, are being offered for the first time…