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10 top things to occupy the kids this lockdown half-term
It can be challenging to keep children entertained during half term at the best of times, let alone during a lockdown. With isolation, the cold
16 February 2021
It can be challenging to keep children entertained during half term at the best of times, let alone during a lockdown. With isolation, the cold
Public health staff from Somerset County Council are rolling up their sleeves – and those of others – to join the army of vaccinators in
Somerset West and Taunton Council’s (SWT) latest social housing development has been completed despite early setbacks and the impact from COVID-19. The new social rented
Somerset residents who have received their vaccine jabs are being urged to keep following the “stay safe” guidance. Somerset now has two large vaccination centres
Somerset West and Taunton council (SWT) has now implemented a simplified applications process to help businesses access the latest tranche of Government lockdown grants. The
Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) plans to keep the county’s 16 recycling sites open on standard winter hours for essential use during the latest COVID-19 national
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has been supporting residents and businesses throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Although offices have been closed to protect our community
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic means we are all facing an unfamiliar Christmas this year. Somerset County Council is encouraging everyone to continue the
More than 700 Somerset County Council staff have stepped up to support the enormous challenge of rolling out the county’s biggest ever vaccination programme. SCC
Public health leaders in Somerset are warning of rising infection rates as they offer advice on staying safe this Christmas. Following this week’s announcement Somerset
Somerset Public Health and Council leaders will be online this Thursday night (17 December) for a live Christmas coronavirus question and answer session. With the
Waste bosses and fire chiefs are asking Somerset motorists to put the brakes on problem parking this festive season. The COVID-driven rise in home working
Following recent announcements regarding Somerset ‘s Covid-19 Tier 2 status, Somerset Libraries are delighted to reinstate browsing of shelves for books, talking books and DVDs
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is set to undertake a review of its accommodation requirements for homeless and rough sleeping provision. The Council wants
A new suite of digital resources launched this month will provide further information and support to families about pregnancy and parenthood. The ‘Somerset Maternity Toolkit’,
Somerset businesses faced with making redundancies due to the coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to make the most of the support on offer through the
Following the new COVID-19 restrictions which came into effect on the 5 November, Somerset Libraries would like to reassure customers that key services are remaining
Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) plans to keep the county’s recycling sites open during the second COVID national lockdown announced at the weekend. As things stand,
Somerset’s Director of Public Health is urging families to give a new Covid-friendly twist to Halloween this year and keep safe. With cases of the
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
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’
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