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SWT sets out budget proposals
Somerset West and Taunton Council is setting its budget for the coming financial year - the last ahead of the creation of a new unitary authority i...
20 January 2022
Council newsIconic benches starting conversations in SWT parks
Somerset West and Taunton Council has received two of the iconic benches being placed around the country in a campaign encouraging people to talk a...
Recycling-on-the-go poster competition extended
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council’s ‘Recycling-on-the-go’ poster competition has been extended until 31 January to give more of the districts...
Council-funded loans help homeowners towards net zero
With the current climate emergency, homeowners may be wondering what they can do to support a reduction in carbon emissions. The rising costs of en...
Somerset West Lottery Winter 2022 bolt-on prize
Following on from the success of previous national initiatives, the Somerset West Lottery is taking part in the Winter 2022 bolt-on prize draw.
Country Park lease agreed
Somerset West and Taunton Council has agreed a 125 year lease with Cheddon Fitzpaine and West Monkton parish councils to manage Monkton Country Park.
SWT grant scheme for hospitality businesses
Somerset West and Taunton Council is establishing a discretionary grant scheme to provide financial support to businesses in the hospitality sector.
SWT partnership keeping construction sites safe
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) and construction contractor ENGIE are delivering Health and Safety talks at local primary schools to discus...
SWT to consider new litter enforcement scheme
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council is set to approve a twelve-month trial enforcement scheme as part of its ongoing commitment to help keep it...