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To report a child or an adult at risk, including weekends and public holidays please phone 0300 123 2224
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Get advice and guidance
See our pages for the latest advice and guidance.
Go to Coronavirus information
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You need to book an appointment to give notice of marriage
Book a notice of marriage or civil partnership, find more information on how it works, what documents you need and links to the booking form
Book a notice of marriage or civil partnership
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Elections and voting
You can find out about upcoming elections quickly and easily online
Find out moreFind your councillor
You can find your councillor and how to contact them online quickly and easily
Find out moreSomerset Archives and Local Studies
Find out how to research local history on the Somerset Archives website
Find out moreSomerset Brick and Tile Museum
Find out more on The Somerset Brick and Tile Museum website
Find out moreVisit LibrariesWest
You can search our catalogue or renew your library items online at LibrariesWest
Go to LibrariesWestFind your library online
You find a list of all our libraries online including locations, opening times and contact details
Find your libraryYour District Council
Somerset County Council doesn't collect your rent, this is dealt with by your local District Council.
Find my District CouncilYour District Council
Somerset County Council doesn't process residential planning applications, this is dealt with by your local District Council.
Find my District CouncilWaste and recycling centres
Waste and recycling centres are managed by Somerset Waste Partnership
Find out moreWaste and recycling collections
Waste and recycling collections are handled by Somerset Waste Partnership
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Somerset Council Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Request information on road record boundaries
Request information on highway boundary ownership - stopping up requests and queries about retaining walls
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Your District Council
Somerset County Council doesn't process your council tax, this is dealt with by your local District Council.
Find my District CouncilEmail security
We have introduced a more secure way to send and receive personal or commercially sensitive information by email.
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Pay the council
You can make a payment to the Council here, provided you have a customer number and invoice reference.
Pay nowContact Trading Standards
Trading Standards in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are a joint service. You can find more information on their website
Find out moreFind contract opportunities with the Council
Find upcoming contract opportunities and information about the tendering process
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Commercial and Procurement, B2 East, County Hall, Taunton, TA2 8EW
Our Local Offer
The Local Offer provides information on the services available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged between 0 to 25 and how to access them.
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Customer Contact, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY
Volunteer with the Council
Volunteering is for anyone who is looking to get involved in their local community, as well as making a difference,
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Attend a council meeting
You are welcome to attend and listen. You can speak at ‘Public Question Time’ at any council public meeting, but you do need to give advance notice for some.
Meeting datesMake a freedom of information request to the council
You have the right to ask us for recorded information on any subject, but not about private individuals.
Make a request online
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Make a comment, compliment or complaint
Tell us if we have got something right, or could have done something better.
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Somerset County Council, Comments, Compliments, Complaints, Customer Contact, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY
Concessionary bus passes
Somerset residents who are of pensionable age or eligible on the grounds of disability can apply for a concessionary bus pass
Go to application form
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PPC302, Somerset County Council, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
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How to foster in Somerset
All information relating to fostering in Somerset can be found on the Fostering in Somerset site
Fostering in SomersetHow to adopt in Somerset
All information relating to adoption in Somerset can be found on the Adopt south west site
Adopt south west
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Apply to start school online
If your child is due to start school for the first time you can apply for a place
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Customer Contact, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY
Find information online
Giving parents, carers and young people advice and support to prevent a crisis
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Report someone at risk
0300 123 2224
If you are worried about the safety of a child or adult, please contact us immediately
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Equipment to help you
Ask us for information and advice on equipment to help you stay independent
Message usBook an appointment online
If you need to make an appointment to register a death please phone 01823 282251 or email somersetregistrations@somerset.gov.uk
Registration OfficesBook an appointment online
To register a birth, please follow this link for more information and to access the online booking form
Register a birthBook an appointment online
You can book an appointment to register a death by phone 01823 282251 or email somersetregistrations@somerset.gov.uk
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Somerset Registration Services, Certificate Services, Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Report a person at risk
To report a child or an adult at risk, including weekends and public holidays please call 0300 123 2224.
To contact the emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance), call:
- 999 for emergencies
- 101 for non-emergencies
Our opening hours and other ways to contact us
Our phone lines are open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired you can contact us using SMS text 07862 122246
Our postal address:
Somerset County Council
County Hall
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Follow @SomersetCouncil to send us tweets and receive live updates on a range of services
Hubs and Libraries
We have a number of locations across the county which allow you to access our services
Contact your councillor
Contact your councillor(s) directly if you have a local issue you would like to raise or need help with
Apply or renew a Blue Badge
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge for parking concessionsChildren’s Social Care
If you need to contact someone about children's social care servicesConcessionary bus passes
Apply for a new or replacement concessionary bus passEquipment to help you
Advice and information about equipment that can help you stay independentHome care and support
Advice and information that can help people to live their lives as independently as possibleNursing and residential homes
Nursing and residential homesReport someone at risk
If you are worried about a child or adult who could be in danger please contact us