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Somerset’s first Net Zero School build gets underway
September 28, 2023Children and Families
Press Release
The start of work to build Somerset’s first ever carbon net zero school was marked with a timber framing ceremony yesterday, after land at the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton was handed from the Orchard Grove Consortium to Somerset…
Support and grants available to help Somerset businesses ‘Go Green’
September 28, 2023Climate Emergency
Press Release
With the high level of energy prices continuing Somerset Council is taking action to help businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and, in turn, save money. The ‘Go Green Scheme’ and the ‘Somerset Green Business Grant Scheme’ are being introduced…
Somerset Council joins partners to help businesses stay cyber secure
September 27, 2023Events
Press Release
Cyber experts from across industry and government gathered together to discuss the increasing importance of cyber security at a sold out event on 26 September. Alongside Baroness Nicky Morgan and the Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Shelford,…
Climate Lead’s letter follows frustration at green policy changes
September 27, 2023Climate Emergency
Press Release
In a letter to the Minister for Net Zero, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Climate and Environment has voiced her “frustration” at recent changes to green policy. Writing to the Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP, Minister for Energy Security and…
Update on Octagon Theatre project
September 26, 2023Community
Press Release
Projects
Somerset Council’s Executive will discuss redevelopment plans for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre in light of rising interest rates. The business case for the Octagon redevelopment was initially approved on the premise of borrowing £16.318m which would be repaid, plus interest, by…
Roll Up, Roll Up, the Annual Bridgwater Fair is coming to town
September 25, 2023Community
Events
Press Release
Travel
The annual fair is in town again on Bridgwater’s St. Matthews Field. This year the fair and West Street market will be open on Wednesday, September 27th until Saturday, September 30th. There will also be the traditional one-day horse fair…
Major £7.5m expansion to Chard school complete
September 21, 2023Children and Families
Press Release
Holyrood Academy in Chard now benefits from 225 additional pupil places, following the completion of the Holyrood Academy expansion project. Funded by Somerset Council and developer contributions, the £7.5 million school improvement project includes the new two-storey ‘Bennett Building’, housing…
Plans for Wellington Sports Centre green revamp a step closer
September 20, 2023Climate Emergency
Community
Press Release
Plans for a refurbished and greener Wellington Sports Centre have cleared an important hurdle. The proposals cover maintenance works needed to keep the building fit for purpose, along with a suite of ‘decarbonisation’ improvements funded by a government grant. The…
Somerset celebrates the community launch of its new Tree Strategy
September 20, 2023Climate Emergency
Community
Press Release
Somerset’s Tree strategy has been formally launched to community groups with the introduction of two new staff who will drive the ambitious plan forward. James Chapman and Craig Daters were introduced to nearly 100 representatives from community groups and other…
New multi-user path reconnects communities after 60 years
September 18, 2023Community
Events
Press Release
Travel
A new multi-user path has opened in Easton, connecting the village with Westbury-sub-Mendip for the first time since the railway line closed in September 1963. The new path has been made possible thanks to Somerset Council, The Strawberry Line Society,…
Somerset’s EV Charging Network continues to expand
September 15, 2023Press Release
Travel
The medieval village of Dunster has become the latest location to benefit from the Council’s rollout of electric vehicle charging points. The 22kW fast charge point is located in Dunster Steep car park (somerset.gov.uk). It has become one of 305…
Current level of Care spending could put council viability at risk within two years warns Somerset Council
August 29, 2023Press Release
Somerset Council is warning that it will have to draw on reserves for the second successive year to fund the rising cost of both Adult and Children’s social care. Papers published today ahead of a meeting of the Council’s Executive…
Giant puppet set for performance at Yeovil Super Saturday
August 29, 2023Community
Events
Press Release
A giant puppet measuring a whopping 13-feet in height is set to wow audiences in Yeovil at the town’s Super Saturday on Saturday 16 September. The company responsible for the creation, Autin Dance Theatre company, will be performing “Out of…
Somerset West Lottery: new bolt-on prize announced
August 29, 2023Press Release
Following the success of previous national initiatives, the Somerset West Lottery is taking part in the new bolt-on prize draw – the Super Draw which will take place every month. Everyone who signs up to buy one or more tickets…
Council stop gap to protect key bus routes in Somerset
August 25, 2023Press Release
Travel
Four bus services in the county are to be subsidised by Somerset Council to safeguard their future until spring. The Council is stepping in to ensure bus services with low passenger numbers can continue as they are until the end…
Fun activity sessions coming to Yeovil Library
August 24, 2023Community
Press Release
Popular exercise sessions, designed to support people to become more active are being introduced at Yeovil Library from September to November. The project is being run by Somerset Council’s Library Service with support from Nova Sports. The low impact mobility…
Milford Park Skatepark in Yeovil opens with Skate Jam!
August 22, 2023Community
Events
Press Release
The skatepark at Milford Park, Yeovil will officially open at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 with a Skate Jam, where you will find wheeled sports demos, activities, and competitions to enter on the day. Families are welcome, come along…
New Vice Chair announced for Glastonbury Town Deal Board
August 9, 2023Community
Press Release
Projects
Dr Michael White, Town Councillor for St. Benedict’s ward, Glastonbury, has been elected as Vice Chair for the Town Deal Board. Glastonbury is one of 101 towns chosen to receive investment through the government’s Towns Fund scheme as part of…
Project launched to support landlords meet energy efficiency requirements
August 2, 2023Community
Press Release
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has launched a new project, funded by the TDS Charitable Foundation, to help landlords meet their energy efficiency requirements. The project aims to provide support and advice to landlords in complying with the Minimum…
More than four tonnes of plastic saved as Frome residents back the move to recycle bags and wrapping
August 2, 2023Press Release
Waste
More than four tonnes of plastic bags and wrapping have been collected for recycling as part of Somerset Council’s role in a national project to expand recycling collections. The small-scale pilot involving 3,600 homes across two locations in Frome started…