Author Archives: Emily Worthington
Surrender a knife, save a life
Stores in Somerset were visited by Trading Standards and police officers last week in a joint operation aimed at preventing the sale of knives to under 18s. Officers from the Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service assisted Avon and Somerset Police during Operation Sceptre. Part of the initiative used police cadets in test purchase […]
County Council elections: One week to go
More than 400,000 people could be making their way to the ballot box for the County Council elections which are now just a week away. Some 418,000 plus residents are registered to vote for one of the 230 prospective councillors vying for their support on 4 May, with 55 seats available across the county. A […]
Two weeks until Somerset goes to the polls
Somerset County Council is asking residents to “use the fourth” and to make sure they cast their vote in the local election on Thursday 4 May. With just two weeks to go until people vote for who they want to represent their community on the County Council, the authority is reminding everyone of the date […]
Primary school admissions announced
Nearly 99 per cent of children in Somerset were given one of their top three choices and more than 93 per cent have secured their first choice primary school for the next academic year – an increase on previous years. Figures revealed by Somerset County Council show that for September 2017, 93.4 per cent of […]
Call for Somerset selfies to launch Council’s new Instagram account
Somerset County Council is joining the many public sector organisations using Instagram to engage residents with their services and is calling on the public to help with the launch. By adding Instagram to its social media mix, the Council hopes to reach more local residents and visitors to the County. With over 70 per cent […]
Last call for would-be councillors
Would-be County Councillors have just one week left to put themselves forward for Somerset County Council elections in May. The deadline for nominations is 4pm on Tuesday, 4 April and there are 55 seats available to be filled when the county goes to the ballot box on 4 May. Each seat is a chance to […]
Social workers inspired by International Celebration Conference
The graduation of 28 new children’s social workers through a Somerset led training scheme was celebrated at a regional conference this week. Social workers from across the south west came together at Taunton Racecourse for an inspiring event celebrating international social work. The conference was organised by Somerset County Council in partnership with the […]
Torbay joins Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service
The joint Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service has now welcomed Torbay to the mix. This will be the first time three English Trading Standards services have merged into a single shared service. The plan gives all three councils ‘greater clout’ at a time of significant financial pressure, regulatory change and increasing demand. Devon County […]
Care Leaver among those celebrating 10th National Apprenticeship Week
A care leaver who is currently undertaking an apprenticeship with Somerset County Council has spoken about how the opportunity has changed his future career ambitions. Tommy Wardle, a 25-year-old Apprentice Business Support Officer, is one of 37 apprentices currently working for Somerset County Council. He works with the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Commissioning Team […]
Charltons Youth Club is ‘safe and welcoming’
The Charltons Youth Club in Charlton Adam has received Somerset County Council’s ‘Safe and Welcoming’ Award in recognition for its safe practices and popular appeal to young people. A number of volunteers support this thriving club, which enables young people in the Charlton Mackrell and Charlton Adam communities to meet socially and enjoy a range […]
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