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…

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…

Press release published on behalf of the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service. Some 100 sandwich shops, delis and bakeries have been tested across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. Businesses, such as delis or bakeries who prepare then…

County Hall in Taunton is lighting up blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS. On Wednesday 5th July, the Somerset Council building will be joining other iconic and historic monuments across the nation, including the London Eye, Blackpool…

Somerset Council’s highways team are investigating and solving a drainage issue on the A3088 Cartgate Link Road this month. The road will be closed between the A303/A3088 roundabout to the roundabout that connects the A3088 with Bunford Lane. The work…

RNLI lifeguards will be returning to Burnham-on-Sea beach from this Saturday, 1st July until Sunday 3rd September. There will be an RNLI lifeguard service also at Brean beach on the weekends beginning Saturday 8th, Saturday 15th and Saturday 22nd July…

As the summer weather warms up and social media occasionally reflects that heat, we wish to jointly draw attention to an excellent motion “Debate not Hate” proposed by Labour Group Leader, Cllr Leigh Redman, at Somerset Council earlier this year.…

Somerset Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have partnered together to invest in and refurbish public park tennis courts in Taunton, Yeovil, Ilminster and Crewkerne. In total, five park tennis venues will be renovated, with investment of £300,000 helping…