A year-long project to make Somerset more accessible for Disabled people was launched on 1 April 2023. ‘Accessible Somerset’ is an ambitious project which will ask Disabled people how their life could be improved in various areas. The project is…

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…

Somerset’s green-minded residents have helped the county climb into the top 30 councils for recycling. In Defra’s recently published league tables, Somerset’s 2021-2022 recycling rate of 56.2% ranks it 28 out of 228 local authorities – putting it in the…

Formal Notice of Poll is being published today (Tuesday 25 April) in advance of the elections to the new Taunton Parish Council on 4 May. The Notice covers all 14 wards for the new parish-level council which came into being…

Bike racks, shaped as Penny Farthing bicycles, have been installed across Somerset East area (formerly Mendip District Council) as a legacy gift to residents. A consultation for local residents asked where they would like bike racks installed and over 180…

Somerset Council will undertake resurfacing works on the A39 High Street in Porlock, near Minehead, next week. The resurfacing works will take place from Monday 24 April to Friday 28 April. These works will be undertaken under a night-time road…

Glastonbury residents and visitors with disabilities can now enjoy a stress-free visit to the famous town, thanks to a new Changing Places toilet pod installed in St John’s Car Park. Last year Mendip District Council was successful in applying for government…

There are just five days left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate for voters who not have not got another accepted form of photo ID they can use in polling stations this May. Anyone who needs the free…

Nearly £15k of fines were handed to BT for roadworks offences in Bridgwater. The telecommunications firm was found guilty of two offences which included failing to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Somerset Council is responsible for managing the road network…

A small-scale pilot of the collection of plastic bags and wrapping for recycling will be starting in Somerset next month – for invitees only. Following the success of expanded Recycle More collections, Somerset Council successfully bid to be part of…

A small Somerset town has brought in more than £1.4m in unclaimed benefits and seen its community care workforce expand from just 3 to 35 since its homegrown care scheme was established in 2018.Wiveliscombe – or ‘Wivey’ as it’s known…

Culturally Chard is a three-year programme dedicated to celebrating the local character, culture, history and heritage of Chard, exploring what makes the evolving high street a special and unique place, relevant to current and future generations. Culture, creativity and heritage…

Somerset Youth Forum – a group of young people who meet to influence local policy and services – is looking for young people with ideas and enthusiasm aged between 11 and 18 years (or up to 24 years for young…

Earth Day on Saturday 22 April is the annual celebration of the achievements of the environmental movement, and the perfect prompt to start getting the latest news on climate matters sent straight to your inbox. The new Somerset Council cross-county…

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…