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Raising The Flag For Our Armed Forces

Somerset County Council joined other Government buildings and famous landmarks across the country today in raising a flag to show support for our Armed Forces. Raised by Cllr Rod Williams, newly elected Chairman of Somerset’s Armed Forces Covenant, the Armed Forces flag will be on display at County Hall for the remainder of the week […]

Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day

The official Armed Forces Day flag will be flying all week outside County Hall in Taunton to honour serving troops, families, veterans and cadets. Cllr Christine Lawrence, the Chairman of Somerset County Council, raised the flag earlier today at the start of celebrations in the build-up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June. Cllr […]

Flying the Flag for the Commonwealth

The Chairman of Somerset County Council joined Her Majesty the Queen and hundreds of local authorities and community groups to mark Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth Day today. Cllr David Fothergill was assisted by local members of West Monkton Scout Group and Ruishton Guides in raising the Commonwealth Flag outside County Hall in Taunton. […]

Charity Abseil Down County Hall

Take part in a charity abseil down one of Taunton’s tallest buildings on Thursday 3 or Friday 4 April* and raise vital funds for three great charities. Somerset County Council has joined forces with FLAG (Flood Action Group) and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service to organise a charity abseil down County Hall’s C-Block. […]