October 2020 – 97.3 Apple FM

Local Plan Consultation Report published

26th October 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has published a summary of the Local Plan Issues and Options consultation including a map of suggested sites for development. The Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation Report Stage 1 […]

Somerset County Council’s pledge to support families in school holidays

26th October 2020 0

Somerset County Council have issued a plea for families in need of urgent food supplies to contact the Coronavirus helpline and confirmed it is stepping up its efforts to provide more school holiday support with […]

Search to find homes for Somerset teenagers continues during pandemic

25th October 2020 0

More homes are urgently needed in Somerset to provide vital support to young people as they move from care into adulthood. Somerset County Council is highlighting the need to recruit more ‘Stepping Stones’ placements during […]

E-scooter trial goes live

25th October 2020 0

Taunton’s e-scooter trial will be going live on Tuesday 27 October providing a zero carbon green alternative to get around town and allow for social distancing. Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) was given approval […]

Reminder to apply now for 2021 school places

21st October 2020 0

Somerset parents are being urged to apply for school places online and in time. Whether your child is starting school for the first time, or transferring to their next school, applications need to be made […]

Police and Crime Commissioner announces £122,000 for local organisations covid-recovery

21st October 2020 0

Voluntary organisations and community groups who have supported local people since the height of the pandemic have received over £122,000 from Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens’ Community Action Fund (CCAF). In total, 39 […]

Top Marks for Bishop Fox’s Expansion

21st October 2020 0

It’s top marks for Bishop Fox’s two new multi-million buildings after they were officially handed over by Somerset County Council and contractor BAM to the school this week. The £7 million Somerset County Council project […]

Somerset school children set to help fight flu

19th October 2020 0

Somerset County Council is urging all parents and carers of school aged children to return their flu consent form and help children become ‘flu fighters’ this winter. All schools should have issued information about the […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council gifts ShopAppy platform to support local businesses

19th October 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is gifting the e-commerce platform ShopAppy to local businesses for 12 months, providing another way to boost trade. The scheme will give people who usually shop online a chance […]

Christmas tree and lights in Taunton this year but no formal switch on

18th October 2020 0

Taunton’s Christmas light switch on will not be taking place this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Winterfest events and attractions have also been postponed. Somerset West and Taunton Council said it ‘supports the […]