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…

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…

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) –…

People in Somerset are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 boosters before the scheme ends on Sunday 12 February. This affects the Autumn booster and the third primary jab booster. After this date there will still be a reduced ‘evergreen’…

Somerset Council’s domestic abuse service has supported a record number of young people seeking support during 2022/23. Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) helpline took 301 calls from people between the age of 16 – 20-year-olds since April last year,…

Smoking in pregnancy is a sensitive issue which needs to be treated as an addiction and not a lifestyle choice, according to health care professionals in Somerset. Recent statistics suggest that 10% of babies delivered in the county are born…

This White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, Somerset Council joins the international campaign to end violence against women and girls. Recognised globally, White Ribbon Day focuses on engaging men and boys to take a stand against gender-based violence, creating a…

Somerset Council’s domestic abuse service, facilitated by the YOU Trust, is proud to support the annual 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to…

Somerset Council has joined residents and volunteers to celebrate the opening of another 2 new sections of the Strawberry Line, a traffic free greenway through the county. On 8 November, representatives from the Council joined volunteers for a ribbon-cutting ceremony,…

A grant, jointly funded by Somerset Council and its collections contractor SUEZ recycling and recovery, has helped three Somerset community groups thrive. The Best Before Food Store in Wellington, Prodigal Bikes of Crewkerne and Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater…

A Somerset takeaway owner faces a bill of more than £5,000 for improperly disposing of business waste in public litter bins. In February 2023, Somerset Council’s waste contractor reported a fast food takeaway outlet in Frome disposing of business waste…

In a unique partnership with volunteers, councils, charities and contractors, Somerset Council is working to create a traffic-free path from the Mendips to the sea along the former railway line, known as the Strawberry Line. The new bridge – which…

Somerset families and residents who are struggling to pay the bills this winter could be eligible for support with the cost of food, energy, water, and other essentials over the coming months. Somerset Council will be distributing £3.8m to those…

Message from Avon & Somerset Police, Somerset Council, the NHS in Somerset, Spark Somerset, and partner community and faith groups in Somerset. In recent days we have all seen the shameful acts of disorder that have happened in towns and…

Volunteers are still needed across Somerset – with a new role available in Taunton – to help keep a vital Somerset Council library lifeline thriving. The Home Library Service (HLS) is looking for people to get involved in Taunton, Bridgwater,…

This prestigious award showcases community involvement as well as considering the standard of the park itself and recognises the park’s team of rangers and dedicated volunteers. The team is committed to maintaining a thriving and welcoming environment for wildlife and…

People living in the Somerton and Langport areas can now take advantage of a trial on-demand flexible transport service. The brand new Digital Slinky minibuses are funded by the Government’s £13 million Bus Service Improvement Grant (BSIP), along with a…

Somerset Council is working with the NHS on a campaign to recruit more volunteer drivers in the county who can get people without easy access to transport to crucial appointments. Since Covid-19 the numbers of volunteer drivers in Somerset has…

Somerset Council is using Earth Day to remind residents of their last chance to help shape the future for nature in the county. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come…

Berry’s Coaches, a family-run business with a rich history in passenger transport dating back to 1920, recently participated in the ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, a joint initiative between NHS Somerset and Somerset Council. The campaign aims to raise awareness…