Somerset Council will again be using Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) agreed by the Government to set a balanced budget for 2025/26.
Papers published ahead of Scrutiny Corporate & Resources on 24 February show the Council is facing a budget gap of £52.2m for next year…
Somerset Council is welcoming more Government funding to help ease winter pressures on homelessness and rough sleeping, as it launches its new strategy to tackle the twin problems.
Somerset Council and their waste collections contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK have launched a new campaign promoting recycling metal packaging.
Somerset Council’s share of Council Tax could rise by 7.5% – this includes 2.5% above the national cap of 5% – following an announcement from Government.
January may be nearing its end – but support for people who chose New Year to make positive changes to their lifestyle is still available from organisations supported by Somerset Council.
Somerset Council is seeking Exceptional Financial Support from Government as part of its budget setting for 2025/26.gh
Somerset Council has secured half a million pounds of Government funding to bring hundreds of trees to towns across the county.
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.
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.
Bus users in Somerset are being signposted to an important document aimed at protecting the quality and performance of bus services. Drawn up by Somerset
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
Family life and raising children can be both rewarding and challenging. Somerset Council’s Public Health nurses play a crucial role in promoting healthier lifestyles and preventing
Somerset West Lottery is taking part in a new bolt-on prize draw – the monthly Super Draw with a bumper £1,000 prize. Everyone who signs
People in Somerset are being encouraged to think about volunteering and make it their New Year resolution. Volunteering is a great way to give back
With the festive season in full swing, Somerset Council is reminding everyone to put recycling the Christmas tree onto their list. The best option is
Somerset Council is looking for new volunteers to become Independent Panel Members for School Appeals. Independent Panels hear and decide on admission, exclusion and transport issues
Somerset Council is asking people to think about fixing as they gear up for the festive season. According to Material Focus’ ‘Recycle your electricals’ campaign,
Somerset Council and NHS Somerset are teaming up to provide funding to care providers who want to go digital by introducing electronic care records which
Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in cardboard collected at the kerbside every January – and the mountain keeps growing. Somerset Council is asking
Somerset Council is carrying out essential repairs to a Taunton landmark in the new year. The Grade II listed Town Bridge carries the A3027 over
A host of English language learning and support resources are available online as part of the Transparent Language Online (TLO) service, available to anyone wishing to learn,
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