They are Suresh Ariaratnam, from Bath, Jennifer Duke, who lives on Exmoor, and Sheila Wheeler, who lives in a village on the Quantock Hills. They bring to 41 the number of DLs in Somerset, spread over a wide geographic area.…

Somerset Council is proposing 15 new speed limits in the county at the request of local communities. The changes would be funded by the communities as part of an initiative run by the Council. Last year there were a number…

This is an exciting time for innovative businesses in the digital economy as the brand new purpose-built Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation (FCDI) is set to officially open its doors in Taunton. Owned and operated by Somerset Council, FCDI has…

Rowbarton Local Pantry in Taunton celebrated their 3rd birthday on Saturday 23 March. Rowbarton is part of the Somerset Local Pantry Network (SLPN), who buy and collect surplus food and make it available to members for a low weekly fee.…

New electric buses will serve communities in the county thanks to a joint funding bid by Somerset Council and First Bus South and huge investment from the operator. The 25 new double-decker and single decker buses will be funded by…

With Glastonbury Town Deal starting to deliver its exciting projects this year, residents and businesses are invited to the annual Open Day on Saturday 13 April. Taking place in Glastonbury Town Hall from 11am to 3pm the event will offer…

Purple chairs are being installed in libraries across Somerset to provide a clear beacon of safety for women and girls. The ‘Purple Chair Scheme’ provides a safe space for women and girls to get information about health and wellbeing, as…

The popular Somerset town of Chard is nearing completion of a major revitalisation programme, unlocking Chard’s potential as a unique place to live, work and visit. The final push is on!

Cannington, Glastonbury and Yeovil in Bloom groups in Somerset have become finalists of the national Britain in Bloom gardening competition. Established by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the Britain in Bloom initiative celebrates the best of community gardening. Yeovil in…

Somerset Council is continuing to help businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and, in turn, save money on their energy costs through the extension of two pioneering schemes. Launched in October, the ‘Go Green Scheme’ and the ‘Somerset Green Business…

The Yeovil branch of Mind in Somerset, the mental health charity, has been selected as Yeovil Crematorium’s Charity of Choice, receiving £14,000 towards the charity’s invaluable work in supporting anyone affected by mental illness. Raised through the Recycling of Metals…

A sculpture which aims to raise awareness of the negative effects of violence and aggression will be in Somerset next month as part of a nationwide tour. The Knife Angel stands at 27 ft tall, weighs 3.5 tonnes, and was…

Somerset Council has awarded a new contract for its No1 bus service between Yeovil and Shepton Mallet. The agreement which followed a tendering process is with current operator South West Coaches and will offer a revised version of the service…

The Leader of Somerset Council has described plans which could see Somerset become the UK’s biggest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries as ‘momentous’ and of global significance. Agratas, a new business within the Tata Group, has today started writing…

Repair and reuse in Somerset are being boosted by a new Community Action Groups (CAG) network that launches next month in Shepton Mallet. The Somerset network officially launches to the public on Saturday 9 March – and the team invite…

Chard Local Pantry celebrated their 1st Birthday on Saturday 24 February. Chard is part of the Somerset Local Pantry Network (SLPN), who buy and collect surplus food and make it available to members for a low weekly fee. Each local…

Leading a healthy life in Somerset has just got a little easier – thanks to a new website launched by Somerset Council’s Public Health Team. The new site – www.healthysomerset.co.uk – is easy to use and features health and wellbeing…

Somerset Council and First Bus South which operates Buses of Somerset have reached an agreement to ensure four routes in the county can continue to run for another year. The four services, 58, 54, 28, and 25 were at risk…

Somerset Council has voted through plans to set a balanced budget for the coming financial year, but received a stark warning of significant challenges in the years ahead.  Described as a “budget to avoid a S114 notice”, Members agreed to…

Plans to improve the busy Dunball roundabout in Bridgwater next to the M5 Junction 23 have moved a step closer as Somerset Council looks to appoint a contractor. The project will see an upgraded roundabout with traffic lights at this…