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Decision rides roughshod over voters say district council leaders
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick, MP, has announced he has decided to implement, subject to Parliamentary approval, the proposal for a sin...
22 July 2021
Council newsSWT pays tribute to Cllr Alan Wedderkopp
Somerset West and Taunton Council has paid tribute to long-serving Councillor Alan Wedderkopp who passed away on Friday 16 July.
20 July 2021
Council newsWater saving initiative rolled-out to WCs
Somerset West and Taunton Council is working with industry leaders in waterless urinal technologies, WhiffAway, to save water at public and private...
SWT adopts new beach safety App
Somerset West and Taunton has adopted a new innovative App to safeguard visitors and residents to Minehead and other beaches around the UK.
SWT sets out process for Community Governance Review
Councillors are being asked to approve formal arrangements for undertaking a Community Governance Review (CGR) of the Unparished Area of Taunton.
West Somerset district councils discuss preparation for unitary future
Leaders, Executive members and Chief Executives of Somerset West and Taunton Council and Sedgemoor District Council have come together to discuss n...
14 July 2021
Council newsMinehead e-scooter training and education event
SWT and Zipp Mobility are holding an e-scooter training and education event at Wellington Square, Minehead.
New grants to boost tourism in West Somerset and Sedgemoor
The Hinkley Tourism Action Partnership (HTAP) is offering grants to help fund business projects aimed at boosting tourism in the West Somerset and...
SWT shortlisted in national award for neurodiversity work
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) has been shortlisted for this year’s MJ Achievement Awards in recognition for its work to support neurodive...
09 July 2021
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