Somerset Council is asking people to take to social media to share their stories of great care for ‘Good Care Month’, a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of care. Taking place throughout July, the local campaign is…

The Yeovil Literary Festival is back for 2023 with the first names announced that will be coming to the festival to discuss their recently published books. Yeovil Literary Festival takes place this year between Thursday 26 and Monday 30 October…

Somerset Council is carrying out essential maintenance to the pavement on St John Street in Bridgwater next week (Monday 24 July). In order to deliver the scheme safely the road will be closed from Monday 24 July to Friday 28…

The result of the Somerton and Frome Parliamentary by election is:   Lorna Corke (Christian Peoples Alliance): 256 Martin Dimery (Green): 3,944 Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat): 21,187 Bruce Evans (Reform UK): 1,303 Neil Guild (Labour): 1,009 Rosie Mitchell (Independent): 635…

More host families are needed in Somerset to help support Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their country. Since the Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022, Somerset has welcomed over 1,500 Ukrainians to date, with…

This international award, now in its fourth decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained, and has excellent visitor facilities. Two of the ten parks have also retained their…

Eligible voters in the Somerton and Frome constituency going to the polls on Thursday 20 July to elect a new MP are being reminded to bring photo ID to their polling station. People voting in person in the Parliamentary by…

Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho, visited Taunton Library to inspire a love of reading in young people on Wednesday 12 July. As part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’, Joseph is championing local libraries and the vital role they play…

The proposed strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been called off. This follows a positive response to a Unite ballot of its members on an improved pay offer from SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, the Council’s collections contractor.…

Somerset Council is welcoming a new Assistant Countryside Ranger at Ham Hill Country Park. The post is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Geoff Rowland will help deliver a wide range of improvements and activities. The appointment will help deliver…

A vital scheme to connect Taunton’s Firepool Development with essential utilities gets underway later this month. The Somerset Council works on Priory Bridge Road start on 31 July and are an important step forward for the development. The scheme involves…

The Council has been appointed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to lead the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Somerset. As one of 48 Responsible Authorities across the UK, the Council…

Work to renew traffic lights and crossings in the centre of Bridgwater as part of a multi-million Somerset-wide package has been completed on time and on budget. The Somerset Council scheme, which is a key component in the town’s Celebration…

There’s just one week left until eligible voters in the Somerton and Frome constituency head to polling stations to cast their ballot in the Parliamentary by election. Poll cards have been issued and make it clear that voters must provide…

A bursary fund which helps disadvantaged young people in Somerset take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) scheme has received a welcome boost from a fundraising bike ride. DofE participants from Frome Community College joined cyclists from Somerset…

Strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been suspended for two weeks pending a union ballot. Talks today between the Unite union and Suez UK – the Council’s collections contractor – made progress and the union has agreed to…

Somerset Council’s highways team is carrying out a raft of improvements to roads in and around Bruton this summer, representing a significant investment in the network. The aim is to minimise the length of disruption for residents, businesses and road…

Somerset Council is putting a number of road closures and parking restrictions in place for the funeral of Barnaby Webber on Friday 14 July, in Taunton Minster, St Mary Magdalene Church. With the potential for significant numbers of people wanting…

Somerset Council has successfully prosecuted a Taunton landlord for breaching Housing laws. Under the Housing Act 2004, landlords who rent out a property which houses five or more occupants, who share facilities, must apply to their local authority for a…

Businesses and organisations in Somerset are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and community infrastructure in rural areas. The funding is available following Somerset Council’s successful £3.4 million submission…