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Contractor appointed for Junction 25 upgrade

12th February 2019 0

A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the busy M5 Junction 25 roundabout at Taunton is scheduled to begin next month following the appointment of the principal contractor. Somerset County Council has developed a scheme to […]

HOGs help biker safety in Somerset

30th January 2019 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team has received a generous donation from Bridgwater bikers. At a recent Biker Down course in Taunton, run jointly by Somerset Road Safety and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue […]

New Somerset social work course offers fantastic incentives and links with Council

23rd January 2019 0

A new social work degree course is being launched in Somerset offering a guaranteed job interview and monthly cash incentive if you go on to work for Somerset County Council. The BSc Hons course is […]

Investing millions to improve Somerset’s roads

21st January 2019 0

Millions of pounds will be invested to repair and improve roads across Somerset during the first part of 2019. Somerset County Council is planning a number of major and minor maintenance schemes this quarter, thanks […]

Council-backed social work training scheme set for another record year

18th January 2019 0

Graduates looking to make the move into children’s social work can join the latest intake on a successful the Somerset-led training initiative. The County Council is leading the regional Step-up-to Social Work scheme which aims […]

How to Stay Well This Winter

15th January 2019 0

Getting your flu jab and self care are still the best way to stay well this winter, health professionals advise. If you are eligible for an NHS flu jab and haven’t had one yet, ask […]

Making sure the voice of Somerset’s youth is heard

7th January 2019 0

Young people from across Somerset have elected next year’s Members and Deputies for the UK Youth Parliament. These ‘members-elect’ will represent local young people from all backgrounds, abilities, experiences and values, on issues and topics […]

Somerset Wood: Help plant the trees please

2nd January 2019 0

Volunteers looking for a healthy start to 2019 are being urged to join the first big tree-planting initiative for the Somerset Wood. The first batch of 1,200 broad-leaved trees will be delivered by The Woodland […]

The morning after can be just as dangerous as the night before

19th December 2018 0

With the Christmas party season in full swing, Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team is reminding motorists of the morning after drink-drive risk. Most people know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol […]

Junction 25 upgrade formally approved

19th December 2018 0

A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the busy M5 Junction 25 roundabout at Taunton was formally approved today. Somerset County Council has developed a scheme to increase the capacity of this vital link to improve […]