Somerset Council Report – July 2023
Somerset tree strategy takes root A ten-year plan to enhance and protect Somerset trees and woodland has been adopted by Somerset Council. Amongst its ambitious aims, the strategy sets out a plan for planting 240 hectares of new trees and woodlands each year across the county until 2033, this would increase the county’s tree coverage […]
Somerset Council Report – June 2023
Another ‘Bus It’ bonus as £2 single bus fare in Somerset is extended to the autumn Bus users in Somerset can now travel on most routes in the county for just £2 until October 31. The major fare cut is part of a national initiative funded by the Government aimed at boosting bus use while […]
Somerset Council Report – May 2023
Taunton Town Council election. On the 4th May Taunton held it’s first town council election in 50 years. 19 Liberal Democrat candidates and 1 Conservative candidate were elected to the 20 positions on the newly formed Taunton Town Council. View the full content in the attached
Somerset Council Report – April 2023
Somerset Council is here – flags fly as new era dawns Flags are flying as a new era dawns in Somerset with the official launch of Somerset Council. The new, single council’s logo features on flags that are flying at council offices in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton and Yeovil.
Somerset Council Report – March 2023
Budget approved for new Somerset Council The budget for the new Somerset Council has been approved. Councillor Liz Leyshon, Deputy Leader and Executive Lead Member for Finance and Human Resources, said: “This has been the most difficult budget setting that any of us can remember. Inflation has been a huge pressure on the cost of […]
Somerset Council Report – February 2023
Consultation opens into new single Somerset Council budget. New Council targets support for key services and vulnerable residents The proposed budget for the new unitary Somerset Council has been published. The proposals will be the first time the services and costs from all four District Councils and the County Council have been brought together. Consultation […]