Local Plan Consultation
Work is starting on a new Local Plan covering the Somerset West and Taunton Council area. SWT are consulting the Issues and Options document from Monday 13 January to Monday 16 March 2020. The Local […]
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Have your say on Climate Strategy
The public are being urged to have their say on the creation of Somerset’s first Climate Emergency Strategy. All four district councils and Somerset County Council declared or recognised climate and ecological emergencies in 2019, […]
Managing Flood Risk
Somerset West and Taunton Council is set to consider a long-term solution to flood risks in and around Taunton, bringing protection to residents, businesses, roads and infrastructure. The council and the Environment Agency have been […]
Park and Ride Perks
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is introducing a saver scheme to encourage more people to use the Park and Ride service. The Council has been liaising with the retail and business community in Taunton […]
Charge Point Funding Awarded
Somerset West and Taunton Council has awarded grants to help fund the installation of electric vehicle charge points across the district. All parish and town councils were invited to apply for grants of between £500 […]
Firepool information event
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is holding an information event to show how work is progressing on the Firepool masterplan. Proposals for the regeneration of Firepool were approved by the Council in June outlining […]
Christmas Trading Incentives
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is offering incentives to support traders in towns and villages across the district this festive season. The Council is offering free parking all day on the four Saturdays leading […]
Taunton’s Park and Ride to open on Saturdays
Taunton’s Park and Ride Saturday service is being re-instated from 2 November with buses running every 20 minutes from the sites at Junction 25 and Silk Mills. Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has been […]
Remembrance in Taunton
The Mayor of Taunton, Councillor Francesca Smith, will lead a programme of events to mark this year’s annual observation of Remembrance. Cllr Smith will be joined by a civic party including members of Somerset West […]
Somerset West and Taunton Council supports Empty Homes Week
Somerset West and Taunton Council is highlighting its work to reduce the number of empty properties in the area during National Empty Homes Week (23 – 29 September). The Council has a dedicated empty homes […]