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New Leader and Executive confirmed at Somerset County Council
A new Leader and Executive have been announced at Somerset County Council’s Annual General Meeting –…...
24 May 2022
‘Let’s Kick It Together’- family support to quit smoking in pregnancy
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy will be given incentives to “kick the habit” as part of…...
24 May 2022
Celebrations for Somerset Care Leaver, Elias, presented with Gold Award at Buckingham Palace
An inspirational Somerset care leaver spent the day at Buckingham Palace last Friday (20 May) to…...
Refugee resettlement in Somerset
Find out about support for refugee resettlement in Somerset and how you can help,
Find out moreUrgent appeal for people who care
Our care sector in Somerset is facing unprecedented pressure – can you step in to support care in your local community?
Find out moreSomerset’s Climate Emergency
Find out how the five councils in Somerset plan to tackle climate change and go carbon neutral by 2030.
Find out moreCOVID-19
We’d like to reassure you that our local health and care services are well prepared with well-rehearsed plans in place to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Find out moreDomestic abuse
Despite Government restrictions imposed to combat coronavirus, guidance allows you to leave your home to flee domestic abuse. Get local help and advice, which is and will continue to be available. #NoClosedDoors2020.
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