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Volunteering in Somerset during Coronavirus outbreak

29th March 2020 0

Would-be volunteers are reminded they can still help communities and those most in need during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic. The five councils in Somerset – Somerset County Council, Mendip District Council, Somerset West and […]

Don’t suffer in silence – help is at hand

26th March 2020 0

Support continues to be available for Somerset residents affected by domestic abuse with the County Council working closely with partners to make sure services continue during the current health emergency. It is vital that people […]

Coronavirus – Somerset County Council update

24th March 2020 0

Somerset County Council Leader David Fothergill is urging Somerset residents to do their bit to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, following the latest measures imposed by the Government. Last night, every citizen was directed […]

Follow the golden rules for safer sleeping

11th March 2020 0

Parents, carers and families in Somerset are being urged to remember the golden rules to promote safer sleep for every baby. This week is ‘Safer Sleep Week’ and aims to make those caring for babies […]

Young people pioneer groundbreaking initiative

10th March 2020 0

Eleven inspirational projects for young people across Somerset are benefiting from a £50,000 partnership fund aimed at improving lives in the county. Members of Somerset Youth Parliament were trained to decide on competing funding bids, […]

Nine in 10 of children offered top secondary school choice

6th March 2020 0

More than 98 per cent of Somerset children were offered a secondary school place at one of their top three choices, the County Council’s latest school admission statistics show. Figures just released show that 93.56 […]

Volunteering is a two-way street

5th March 2020 0

Volunteering is a two-way street – helping people give their knowledge and talents to benefit their community and receiving enjoyment, friendship and new skills in return. Somerset County Council is always keen to recruit new […]

Supporting Children and Young People with Special educational needs and disability and their families (SEND) Inspectors want to hear from you

4th March 2020 0

Are you a parent carer of a child or young person with special educational needs and/or a disability? Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) and CQC (Care Quality Commission) are currently undertaking a joint inspection […]

Start date confirmed for Toneway Creech Castle upgrade

4th March 2020 0

A major road improvement scheme to upgrade the busy Toneway Creech Castle junction in Taunton will start next month. Somerset County Council has developed a design to reduce congestion and improve access to Taunton by […]

Somerset Music inspires children to hit the high notes

2nd March 2020 0

Learning a musical instrument, getting the chance to perform in public or working with a world-class voice coach are within reach of all Somerset’s children thanks to its pioneering music service. Last month hundreds of […]