Voters in the Taunton Parish Council area receiving their poll cards for the 4 May elections will notice they look different this year due to the introduction of Voter ID. The election to Taunton Parish Council coincides with the launch…

Waste collections will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May, as part of special arrangements for the coronation period. This is thought to be the first time Somerset crews have collected on a Bank Holiday, in a move to…

Voters in the Taunton area are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote by today (Monday 17 April) so they can take part in electing the new Taunton Parish Council on 4 May. It’s quick and easy…

Nearly 99% of Somerset’s youngest children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, Somerset Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, 98.94% of the 5,182 applicants were offered a place at one of their…

The NHS in Somerset will begin the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations from the 17th April with its Spring programme, which is geared to protect the most vulnerable residents.  Adults in an older persons care home have already been receiving…

Somerset Council in collaboration with Taunton Town Council is planning a two-day celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles III over the weekend of 6 and 7 May 2023. People will be able to watch the Coronation of His…

A historic milestone in Taunton’s history was reached on Saturday (1 April) when the county town’s own council came into being. The new council covered the previously unparished area of Taunton, the only part of Somerset not to have a…

Figures show more people in Somerset are choosing to ‘Bus It’ following the introduction of lower fares and evening buses as part of Somerset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Digital, Cllr Mike…

Somerset Council is celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious Municipal Journal Awards for 2023. The Council is shortlisted in the ‘Innovation in Partnerships’ category for its trailblazing Homes and Horizons partnership, working with care providers Homes2Inspire (part of national…

The long Easter weekend is fast approaching and this will bring a change to waste collections. Collections will now be: Good Friday 7 April: Friday collections take place on Saturday 8 April. No collections on Easter Monday 10 April. Easter…

Somerset Council is offering a “Golden Hello” grant worth £250 to those who would like to be a childminder. The £250 can be used to help with training and set up costs. Childminding is a rewarding occupation for anyone who…

A generous Easter donation of 120 chocolate eggs will be given to young people in the County’s care. A C Mole, an independent accountancy firm based in Somerset, has marked their 120th year in business by donating 120 Easter eggs…

Flags are flying as a new era dawns in Somerset today (Saturday 1 April) with the  official launch of Somerset Council. The new, single council’s logo features on flags that are flying  at council offices in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton…

A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset aims to break the cycle of abuse, reduce repeat offending and offer stronger support for victims and families. Somerset Council’s domestic abuse service – Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) –…

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…

Ambitious plans to transform education and drive improvements in Somerset schools have been unveiled. Somerset Council’s new five-year education strategy was shared with professionals from across schools, local authorities, Ofsted and the Department for Education at the Somerset Education for…

Somerset children starting secondary school in September will today (1 March) find out which school they will be attending. Parents who have applied for places online will be emailed with their offer of a school place, whilst those who applied…

Gold-hearted community heroes from across Somerset have been recognised at the latest Somerset Council Chair’s Award for Service to the Community. The awards-giving has been an annual event for many years and this year’s ceremony at Taunton Rugby Club was…

Six inspiring books start a tour around Somerset Libraries on World Book Day, raising awareness of the importance of foster carers. The tour, which begins on Thursday 2nd March at Taunton Library and moves to 11 more local libraries, is…

Urgent drain and gully repairs are being undertaken on the A39 Selworthy Road between Headon Cross and Venniford Cross next month. Somerset Council’s Highways team will be carrying out the repairs and preparatory works under a road closure during daytime…