Somerset West and Taunton Council

Next steps funding for rough sleepers accommodation

27th September 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has been awarded Government funding to continue providing interim accommodation for rough sleepers during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Council has secured £167,000 from the MHCLG ‘Next Steps Accommodation Programme’ […]

Coal Orchard regeneration progressing

18th September 2020 0

Work on the regeneration of Coal Orchard is progressing at pace with the fabric of commercial and retail units, and residential apartments now clearly visible. The detailed plans to regenerate one of Taunton’s prime riverside […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council supports the Great British September Clean

16th September 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is calling on everyone to get behind the Great British September Clean and help keep the district tidy. The national event was due to take place from 20 March […]

Taunton’s economy set for a boost

16th August 2020 0

Two projects that will boost the economy of Taunton are in line to get almost £6m of Government funding. The projects are among 12 selected to go to the next stage in gaining funding from […]

Are your voter registration details up to date?

31st July 2020 0

Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is legally required […]

Discretionary Grant scheme extended

13th July 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is extending its Discretionary Business Grant scheme to include more businesses and organisations who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The scheme which opened on 1 June, […]

Housing support from Somerset West and Taunton Council

6th July 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is reaching out to help tenants, landlords and those at risk of homelessness as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease. The Council is urging anyone with concerns arising from the […]

Unauthorised Encampment Action

26th June 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is taking action to deter unauthorised encampments on open space at the Blackbrook Leisure Centre, Taunton. The Council has devised a temporary scheme to stop vehicles gaining access to […]

Somerset West and Taunton Council marks Armed Forces Day

17th June 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) is commemorating Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June in a socially distanced format. The Council traditionally holds flag raising ceremonies to show its support for the Armed Forces […]

Discretionary Grant extended

16th June 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has extended its Discretionary Business Grant scheme to include a wider range of businesses and organisations. The revised criteria now includes early years child care providers who are in […]