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Green shoots as Somerset recovers
A series of environmentally-friendly initiatives and an end to cuts to frontline services were among the plans outlined in a speech at Somerset County Council’s annual meeting. Council Leader David Fothergill set out a series of “bold and ambitious” ideas and proposals at County Hall which also included bringing new life to discussions about the […]
County Council sets out decisive savings plan
Somerset County Council has today published plans for savings across all its services in a decisive step to secure its long-term financial sustainability. More than 70 proposals will be considered for decision by the Council’s Cabinet when it meets later this month. If agreed they would save around £13m over the remainder of this financial […]
Hero Jim helps fly the flag for Armed Forces Day
Local hero Jim Booth helped dignitaries from Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council and 40 Commando Royal Marines raise the Armed Forces flag in Taunton this week. The 96-year-old D-Day veteran helped 40 Commando hoist the flag outside County Hall on Monday ahead of Armed Forces Day this Saturday (30 June) – a day […]
County welcomes fresh thinking on social care funding
Somerset County Council has welcomed comments from MPs discussing potential changes to the funding of social care. Although not supporting any specific approaches at this this stage, the authority is warmly welcoming fresh thinking on the subject at a time when the cost of care is contributing to big budget pressures. Demand for social care […]
Eau water! Refill your bottle at County Hall
With temperatures rising this week there’s good news for the dry-mouthed and eco-conscious – you can now use Somerset County Council’s Taunton HQ to top up drinks bottles. The water cooler in County Hall’s A block has joined a list of more than 1,600 publically accessible refill points across the UK. It is being promoted […]
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