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Stay local and enjoy our coastline responsibly
SWT is asking visitors to be considerate to local communities, park responsibly, dispose of litter carefully and follow the signage in place to kee...
Council staff book 30,000 Coronavirus vaccines for Somerset residents
More than 30,000 local people have been contacted and invited for a Covid-19 vaccination by staff from Somerset’s five councils.
Decision deferred on transfer of Open Space Land
SWT is to postpone making a decision on the proposed transfer of land at the rear of Wellington Sports Centre to Wellington Rugby Football Club aft...
Unauthorised encampment at Blackbrook Leisure Centre
SWT has today been made aware of an unauthorised encampment taking place at Blackbrook Leisure Centre in Taunton.
SWT taking action on litter
As restrictions ease and the nation prepares to come out of lockdown SWT will be making sure our streets and open spaces are clean and welcoming fo...
Local Pantry to launch in Rowbarton
SWT is working in partnership with Somerset County Council, Rowbarton Methodist Church and surplus food charity, FareShare, to pilot a county-wide...
Don’t miss out on free delivery by shopping with ShopAppy
SWT has joined forces with ShopAppy in a joint first to offer free delivery on goods purchased using its e-commerce platform.
Williton Police move to West Somerset House
Avon and Somerset Police have moved to a new police station at West Somerset House, Williton, the offices of Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT).
Wellington’s Tone Works gets grant from Culture Recovery Fund
A unique textile site in Somerset, established in 1796, has been awarded a £348,420 grant by Historic England as part of the government’s Culture R...