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Changes are coming to waste collections next year
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection
22 November 2023
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection
The nights are drawing in, party season is almost here and the message from Somerset Council is have a hassle-free night and ‘Bus It.’ The
A tree – donated by Buckingham Palace – is being planted in Taunton to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. The red oak will
Somerset Council has signed a new eight-year contract with Kier Transportation Ltd to deliver core maintenance across its road network. The £225m agreement covers key
Somerset Council is asking everyone to reduce waste this Halloween and stay-single use free during fright-night. The beginning of October saw a ban on the
Somerset residents are being reminded to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. The annual
Somerset residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. The annual
Residents and businesses in Somerset are being urged to help shape the future of their county and have their say on how best to create
Somerset Council’s road safety team are continuing to provide free events for mature drivers this month. Following on from Somerset Road Safety’s July event in
A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at a Somerset recycling facility is being offered next month. SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and Somerset
Local businesses can now take advantage of some of the busiest spots on Somerset’s road network to advertise socially responsible goods and services. Somerset Council
A new series of online relationship, health and wellbeing resources worth £100 per person have been launched in Somerset. The learning resources are available to
From supporting people looking for work, or a step up the career ladder, to making a real difference to young people, there’s a Somerset Council
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
Customers who need in-person help or advice from Somerset Council will find support at every Somerset Library from next month. Staff in Somerset’s libraries are
Somerset residents are being reminded that they can sign up for a fortnightly home garden waste recycling collection. The service run by Somerset Council has
Somerset families are encouraged to take basic steps to keep safe and prevent accidents and injuries in the home. ‘Safety made simple’ – that’s the
Somerset Council’s Youth Justice Team and Route1 Advocacy Team need more volunteers who want to make a real difference to young people in Somerset. The Youth
Somerset Council is encouraging the county to get behind this year’s No Mow May campaign and highlighting its own work to ‘let it grow’ where
Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county for just £2 until October 31. The major fare cut is part
The Coronation of HM King Charles III gave volunteering the Royal seal of approval with the Big Help Out attracting thousands of people to give up their
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