Somerset West and Taunton Council

A New Vision for Fox’s Field

26th January 2021 0

Wellington Mills CIC and Transition Town Wellington are delighted to be working with Somerset West and Taunton council on plans to protect, regenerate and restore Fox’s Field as an open, green space for the whole community. […]

Work to begin at Norton Hillfort

24th January 2021 0

Norton Fitzwarren Hillfort is one of the hidden archaeological gems of Somerset whose origins can be traced back over 5,000 years. Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has now secured significant funding from Historic England […]

Somerset West and Taunton council launches new claims process to help businesses seeking government grants

24th January 2021 0

Somerset West and Taunton council (SWT) has now implemented a simplified applications process to help businesses access the latest tranche of Government lockdown grants. The new process covers the mandatory and discretionary grant schemes offered […]

Around the world in less than 80 days

20th January 2021 0

E-scooter users in the Taunton trial have made enough journeys to travel once around the world and if these rides were replacing car journeys it would be the equivalent of removing an estimated three tonnes […]

Somerset West Lottery New Year bolt-on prize

4th January 2021 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is hoping people will start 2021 by continuing to support local good causes while giving themselves a chance to win in the Somerset West Lottery New Year bolt-on prize […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council supporting our communities throughout Covid-19

29th December 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has been supporting residents and businesses throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Although offices have been closed to protect our community and staff the Council has been delivering critical services and […]

Next phase funding approved for flagship regeneration project

8th December 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has approved funding to support all future phases of the North Taunton Woolaway Project. Members approved the funding to ensure a smooth transition between phases and quicken the pace […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council scheme supports National Tree Week

4th December 2020 0

Parish and town councils across the district are giving their open spaces a boost during National Tree Week thanks to Somerset West and Taunton Council. The Council offered free trees to parish and town councils […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council brings festive cheer to Taunton

4th December 2020 0

With the announcement of Somerset West and Taunton being placed under Tier 2 restrictions, the Council is pressing ahead with a range of events and activities in Taunton, bringing some much needed festive cheer for […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council scheme will allow limited access to East Street

2nd December 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is implementing temporary arrangements for access to East Street during the festive season. East Street has been closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles and retail deliveries since […]