Category Community update
Enterprise Centre on the way for Wivey
Small rural businesses are in line for a helping hand from Somerset County Council as it looks to add to its network of Enterprise Centres. The Council has invested £950,000 of its capital funds to secure land in Wiveliscombe to build a new Enterprise Centre to provide much-needed office and light industrial space. This has […]
Armed Forces events in the County
Somerset will be flying the flag for our Armed Forces in the coming weeks at several important events. The Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership, of which Somerset County Council is a key supporter, has events planned to coincide with National Armed Forces Day (25 June). In Taunton, a regional conference event is being held on […]
Somerset’s Stars shine brightly during National Volunteers’ Week
From selfless volunteers supporting women who have suffered rape or abuse to a man who co-ordinates the paraplegic games at the Bath & West Show – ‘Star’ volunteers from across Somerset were recognised for their commitment at awards ceremonies last week. As part of National Volunteers Week (1-12 June) celebrations, voluntary organisations and members of […]
Police enquiry desk to open in library
Somerset County Council, which manages the Library Service, is pleased to announce the opening of a new police enquiry desk within Frome Library. Due to open on 4 April, 2016, the new facility will deliver many of the services of the former Frome police station front desk, which closed in January 2015 due to low […]
£3m of rural grants available to create jobs and business growth
Over £3m of rural grants has been made available for businesses, farmers, foresters and community groups in the Somerset Levels and Moors area and West Somerset for projects that will create jobs and benefit the local rural economy. The Somerset Levels and Moors Local Action Group and The Western Somerset Local Action Group (LAG), of […]
Ministry Of Defence and Somerset County Council join forces to give Ilchester a sporting chance
Ilchester is benefiting from a new community sports area thanks to funding from Somerset County Council and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Community Update – Somerset Levels Flooding
15 May, 2014 For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. ***Latest news*** Community Updates As the recovery from flooding continues, new information about the support and help available is changing less and less. With that in mind, these Community Updates will be produced […]
Community update – Somerset Levels Flooding
For the latest version of this update, visit http://www.somersetnewsroom.com For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. Latest news Canalside Flood Assistance Centre Meeting The Canalside Flood Assistance Centre will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 7 May at the Canalside Conference Centre in […]
Community Update – Somerset Levels Flooding
30 April For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. ***Latest news*** Environment Agency flood surgeries The Environment Agency is holding more flood surgeries next week, as well as the session in East Lyng tomorrow (1 May). The drop-in events are an opportunity for residents to discuss the recent flooding event, recovery, […]
Community Update – Somerset Levels Flooding
Thursday, 25 April For latest weather forecasts, visit the Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk For flood warnings, visit http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk or call 0345 988 1188. ***Latest news*** Moorland and Fordgate Community Hub This has been set up by the Community Council for Somerset (CCS), working with Sedgemoor District Council, in response to the village hall being unusable. […]
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