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Firepool Masterplan public consultation launched
Members of the public are being asked for their views on a new masterplan to future-proof delivery of the Firepool regeneration site.
Global recognition endures for SWT’s climate action
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council has been repeatedly recognised as a leader in responding to the climate emergency by the not-for-profit cha...
SWT confirms Christmas offer for Taunton
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council is once again making preparations to bring some festive cheer to residents visiting Taunton in the run-up t...
DfT approved e-scooter trials to be extended
E-scooter trials in Minehead and Taunton are to be extended following public consultation and approval from the Department of Transport (DfT).
Help Somerset become a cultural destination
The five Council’s across Somerset are working together to create a Somerset Cultural Strategy which will help to raise the profile of Somerset as...
Taunton Shadow Town Council Chair elected
Members of the Taunton Shadow Town Council have appointed Councillor Tom Deakin as Chair with Councillor Brian Larcombe as Vice Chair.
Small business grants to save energy
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) and Sedgemoor District (SDC) councils are launching a new grant scheme to help small and micro businesses become gr...
Drainage works to begin at Firepool
Drainage work opening up Somerset West and Taunton’s flagship Firepool site for redevelopment is set to begin following the appointment of contract...
Mayor to lead Taunton’s Remembrance events
The Mayor of Taunton, Councillor Sue Lees, will lead a programme of events to mark this year’s annual observation of Remembrance.