The Council has been appointed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to lead the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Somerset. As one of 48 Responsible Authorities across the UK, the Council…

A bursary fund which helps disadvantaged young people in Somerset take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) scheme has received a welcome boost from a fundraising bike ride. DofE participants from Frome Community College joined cyclists from Somerset…

Businesses and organisations in Somerset are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for capital funding grants aimed at supporting businesses and community infrastructure in rural areas. The funding is available following Somerset Council’s successful £3.4 million submission…

40 free places on the Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue Summer School activities are up for grabs thanks to funding secured through Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) and the ‘Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset’ scheme. Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset…

Householders in Somerset could be due for government payments to help towards the costs of heating their homes, under two separate schemes. The first scheme is for those who heat their homes with an alternative fuel such as wood pellets,…

A ground-breaking project to help Somerset homes become more energy efficient has won crucial funding. Somerset Climate Action Network (SomersetCAN) in collaboration with Somerset Council and Frome, Glastonbury, and Bruton Town Councils, have successfully bid for a £50,000 grant to…

A donation of £10,000 has been made to the Somerset Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Bursary Fund by the Somerset Freemasons during a special presentation ceremony on Friday, 17 March.  The event, which took place at Carymoor Environmental Centre, was…

Somerset Council is holding a series of free, online webinars to help individuals plan care and support needs for themselves or those they care for. These informative sessions aim to provide valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities…

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils have submitted a letter to the Government to confirm they wish to be considered as part of the Devolution Priority Programme. In a joint statement, the leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire…

There’s still time to have your say on council services and priorities in Somerset Council’s annual budget consultation. The consultation closes on 15 January with the results helping influence Councillors as they look to set a balanced budget in February…

Somerset’s Fixy project, which supports repair and reuse across the county, managed by Resource Futures, will continue thanks to the backing of Somerset Council and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. Fixy, which began in May 2022, promotes reuse and community…

Nearly 70 participants – including representatives from the Civil Aviation Authority and several drone companies – joined the successful event at Somerset Council’s iAero Innovation Centre in Yeovil. The meeting was part of Somerset Council and Devon County Council’s ‘Future…

Somerset Council has welcomed plans to reform social care, but urged the Government to act faster. It was announced today (3 January 2025) that the Government has commissioned an independent review which promises to identify critical issues facing adult social…

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils are optimistic that they can work with Government to progress proposals for the Heart of Wessex Mayoral Strategic Authority following the publication of the Devolution White Paper. In a joint statement, the…

Residents and businesses are being urged to have their say on council services and priorities in Somerset Council’s annual budget consultation. The consultation is open to everyone and the results will help influence Councillors as they look to set a…

Somerset Council is pleased to announce the start of the next phases of North Taunton’s Woolaway Regeneration project. A groundbreaking ceremony took place at the Phase B site at Oxford Place on 10 December when representatives from Somerset Council, Homes…

Somerset households struggling to pay their bills and keep warm during the colder months could be eligible for help with everyday essentials, such as food, water and energy costs. Somerset Council’s ‘Help Through Winter’ campaign is supporting charities and local…

A new cycling and walking route complete with eco-friendly lighting and forming part of an ever-growing network has been opened in Bridgwater. Children from Northgate Primary School were on hand to celebrate the completion of the new route, a shared…

Leaders from Somerset Council have met with the county’s 7 MPs and their representatives in Westminster to ensure Somerset’s voices are heard on the national stage. Cllr Bill Revans invited Somerset MPs Adam Dance, Anna Sabine, Sir Ashley Fox, Gideon…

Somerset’s business-led Economic Growth Board is working on a blueprint to help shape the future of the county’s economy. Somerset Council is calling on Somerset businesses of types, shapes and sizes, to tell the Board what it is like to…