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Flooding
Feb 13

Major incident and flood response update: 13 February 2026

Multi-agency support continues with response teams monitoring the situation closely and ready to act if necessary. A major incident remains in place – although the situation…

Climate Emergency
Feb 13

Council awarded additional funding to help residents lower their bills

Somerset Council has secured funds from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s ‘Warm Homes:…
Press Release
Feb 10

Government confirms Council Tax cap will remain for Somerset Council

The Government has confirmed that Somerset Council will not be granted approval to increase its share of Council Tax by more than the 4.99% cap, as local councillors prepare to discuss options and set…

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Flooding
Feb 13

Major incident and flood response update: 13 February 2026

Multi-agency support continues with response teams monitoring the situation closely and ready to act if necessary. A major incident remains in place – although the situation…

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Bus it - you know it makes sense!

Somerset Council is joining forces with the Somerset Bus Partnership which represents passengers to encourage more people in the county to use the bus

Find out how you could save money

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