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Director of Public Health urges those with Covid-19 symptoms to book PCR test

5th May 2021 0

Somerset residents are being reminded that they need to book a PCR test if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19, or have tested positive using a ‘lateral flow’ (rapid) test kit. While the ‘lateral flow’ […]

Somerset’s health and social care partnership blazing a trail nationally

27th April 2021 0

Pioneering work in Somerset to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and help people get better at home has proven so successful it is being used to help shape national policy, Councillors heard this week. Somerset County […]

Highways teams to carry out night resurfacing at key junction

23rd April 2021 0

Somerset County Council’s Highways Team is carrying out resurfacing work at an important Taunton junction over five evenings. The A3065 at the Silk Mils, Mountway Road and Bishop’s Hull Hill Road is in need of […]

Kickstart work placements offer career boost for young people in Somerset

20th April 2021 0

Young people in Somerset have a great opportunity to prove themselves and get a boost into the world of work thanks to a new national initiative. Somerset County Council has partnered with local employers to […]

Deadline nears for Somerset Medal nominations

20th April 2021 0

The clock is ticking on nominations for the Somerset Medal – the award launched by Somerset County Council to honour the county’s unsung coronavirus heroes. The Council wants to pay tribute to those who made […]

Somerset primary school admission figures announced

19th April 2021 0

More than 98 per cent of Somerset children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, the County Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, 98.5 per cent of the […]

Step into county’s rich history of shipwrecks and smugglers on coast path

14th April 2021 0

Somerset’s seafaring heritage and lost legends are beautifully brought to life in a set of ‘story walks’ being launched by Somerset County Council. If you love getting out and exploring the county’s spectacular coastal walks […]

Motorcyclists urged to keep their ‘shiny side up’

14th April 2021 0

Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team has launched a new campaign to help reduce high casualty rates involving motorcycles in the county. Called ‘Shiny Side Up’ – the name of the campaign comes from a […]

The future of local government in Somerset: Last chance to have your say

14th April 2021 0

It’s the last week for people to have their say on the future of local government in Somerset as the Government’s consultation draws to a close. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MGCLG) […]

Free advice on offer for Green start-ups

7th April 2021 0

Somerset’s local authorities are providing free business advice to people wanting to set up their own Green business. The workshops, run by Business West advisers, are fully funded by Somerset County Council and the four […]