Somerset West and Taunton

Free water refilling introduced to reduce single-use plastics

14th October 2021 0

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) is providing free tap water refilling stations in partnership with Wessex Water and Somerset County Council to help reduce plastic consumption. Three refilling points are in the process of being […]

Somerset West and Taunton commits to ending rough sleeping by 2027

13th October 2021 0

At a Full Council meeting this week (Tuesday, 5 October), Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) agreed to adopt an accommodation strategy and delivery plan to support single homeless people and end rough sleeping in the […]

Charge points go live as EVs added to council pool car fleet

28th July 2021 0

Further to the announcement that Electric Vehicle (EV) charging would be introduced in council-owned car parks earlier this year, Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) has now completed the installation of five charging points in partnership […]

Somerset West and Taunton adopts new beach safety App

19th July 2021 0

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) has adopted a new innovative App to safeguard visitors and residents to Minehead and other beaches around the UK. The UK Beach Check App allows beachgoers to stay Covid-safe by […]

Somerset West and Taunton encourages residents to go green

5th October 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) is encouraging homeowners and private landlords to apply for a Green Homes Grant in line with its corporate priorities for climate change and housing. The Government’s Green Homes Grant scheme […]

Free trees offered by Somerset West and Taunton

27th September 2020 0

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) is offering parish and town councils across the district free trees as part of its commitment to work towards carbon neutrality and climate resilience by 2030. Local councils can order […]

Parking charges set to resume

21st August 2020 0

Charging will be reintroduced in Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) owned car parks from Monday 31 August. The Council introduced free parking at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown and extended the offer as part […]

Last chance to apply for business grants

31st July 2020 0

Businesses across Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) are being encouraged to apply for Small Business or Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grants before the schemes close. SWT has processed 3,418 claims amounting to £40,576,751 since the […]

Public Space Improvement Project: St James Street Closure

2nd May 2019 0

The closure of St James Street to traffic on a 12 month trial basis will go ahead this month, following extensive consultation with a Taunton town centre stakeholder working group. The group consisted of representatives […]

Remember to return your postal vote

23rd April 2019 0

Postal voters in Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) are being reminded to return their ballot papers to make sure their vote counts in the district council and town and parish council elections on May 2. […]