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Government confirms new ‘unitary’ Somerset Council
Following consideration by both Houses of Parliament, the Secretary of State has made the Somerset Structural Changes Order 2022 which paves the way for the new Somerset Council to be established on 1 April 2023. The Order comes into effect immediately and gives approval to the local elections on 5 May for 110 councillors to […]
Local Government Association backs Local Community Networks
The Local Government Association (LGA) has awarded a £50k funding boost to help develop innovative new Local Community Networks (LCNs) in Somerset. LCNs promise to set a new standard for keeping a large unitary council embedded in the towns and villages it serves. The grant is to develop LCNs and deliver new ways of working […]
Celebrating women in technology for International Women’s Day
Somerset County Council is celebrating the leading role of women in shaping the future of the organisation to mark International Women’s Day (March 8). International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and the theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Break the Bias’, with Somerset County […]
Reporting a problem on the road is now a ‘hole’ lot easier
Alerting Somerset County Council to potholes or a host of other problems on the road is now easier and quicker – and now you can track its progress after you’ve reported it. Gone is the need to make phone calls or send emails – thanks to a new upgraded online system with an improved interactive […]
Help us shape a new unitary council for Somerset
Organisations from across the county are joining together to deliver a new unitary council for Somerset – and local people are encouraged to be part of the conversation. A public meeting is planned at Donyatt Village Hall, near Ilminster, on 25th November, 3pm until 5pm. It’s the third in a series of monthly events where […]
Help shape the future of public services in Somerset
Somerset County Council is inviting residents, businesses and organisations across Somerset to join discussions to help shape the future of public services in the county. The Government’s eight-week consultation on local government reorganisation in Somerset closed on 19 April and letters have been sent to households across Somerset inviting people to get involved in the […]
History on the timetable as new Somerton school prepares for opening
Pupils will step into history after Easter as the new King Ina Church of England Academy open its doors for the first time. Somerset County Council has invested £7.3m to develop the new primary school which can accommodate up to 420 pupils and 52 early years children, with 14 classrooms, a pre-school, a school hall, […]
Decision made on the future of education delivery in Crewkerne and Ilminster
Somerset County Council’s Cabinet today approved proposals for a major change in the delivery of education in the Crewkerne and Ilminster area. From September 2022, the area’s current three-tier school system will become a two-tier system with major changes including: Wadham School to become a secondary school. Maiden Beech, Ashlands, St Bartholomew’s, Merriott and Haselbury […]
Take on a rewarding role as a volunteer minibus driver
Somerset County Council is looking for volunteer minibus drivers to transport young people and children to activity sessions at Kilve during school holidays. Volunteer minibus drivers play a key role at outdoor centres by dropping off children at activities, such as off-site caving, sailing and climbing. Volunteers need to be friendly people with a D1 […]
Have your say on plans for new Comeytrowe primary school
From today (Monday 8 March), members of the public are invited to have their say on proposals for a new 14-class primary school to serve the Orchard Grove housing development in Comeytrowe, Taunton. This follows the unanimous backing by Somerset County Council’s Cabinet on 20 January of proposals for a new 420-place primary school and […]
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