Changes to local government
As you know there is an ongoing proposal to create a Unitary authority in Somerset and there are two proposals: One Somerset – promoted by Somerset County Council to create a single new authority for
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Somerset Support Service
I live in Milverton and I work as a Somerset Supporter Coordinator who runs the Taunton and West Somerset, Supporter Service. We are part of Somerset County Council’s Children Services and are trying to recruit
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Local Restrictions Support Grant (closed) – addendum
Following new national restrictions being imposed in England, for the period 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020, the Government has provided Councils with funding to help support businesses affected by the restrictions. The first
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Reporting faults in the local area
As the clocks have now changed and it’s getting dark earlier, there are more queries about overgrown trees, verges or hedges, blocked drains and street lights that don’t work. To report faults in the following
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Somerset Coronavirus Support Helpline
If you are self-isolating or need extra help, a single phone number is available for anyone in Somerset who needs coronavirus-related support from their councils. The 0300 790 6275 number is available seven days per
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Food support for families in Somerset
Somerset County Council has pledged £125,000 of additional support for families in Somerset who may be struggling to find food this winter. They want to ensure no child or adult in Somerset goes hungry. The
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Health and care services in Somerset November update
Thank you for the support you have shown the NHS and social care during this pandemic. You clapped for key workers through the spring and summer, fundraised for us and supported those in need. And
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Council offices closed
Somerset West and Taunton Council have closed its offices to protect the community and staff during the second national lockdown. For more information, go to the Somerset West and Taunton website.
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Grateful thanks to the Milverton CoronVirus volunteers
As we know only too well our Community as well as the whole country has been in the grip of a pandemic since the Spring. To combat this virus the Government implemented stringent measures to
Continue readingSomerset Waste Partnership announce a new recycling service
Somerset Waste Partnership are launching the new ‘Recycle More’ service: there will be new collection days, a new container and more items will be recycled. For more information go to Somerset Waste Partnership website.
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