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E-scooter trial goes live
Taunton’s e-scooter trial will be going live on Tuesday 27 October providing a zero carbon green alternative to get around town and allow for socia...
Splash Point Wall permanent repairs underway
Work to replace the Splash Point sea defence wall damaged in the winter storms of 2019/20 is progressing at pace.
Work to start on Watchet Harbour dredging
Somerset West and Taunton Council has commissioned Cardiff Marine to undertake a dredging regime in Watchet Harbour. Work will start next week (27...
Local Plan Consultation Report published
SWT has published a summary of the Local Plan Issues and Options consultation including a map of suggested sites for development.
Measures in response to East Street consultation
SWT will be introducing more dedicated off street parking for Blue Badge holders in the town centre following a public consultation on the temporar...
Flagship Hinkley Point C community project complete
One of the flagship projects funded by Hinkley Point C’s multi-million pound Community Impact Mitigation (CIM) Fund is ready to open its doors to t...
SWT gifts ShopAppy platform to support local businesses
SWT is gifting the e-commerce platform ShopAppy to local businesses for 12 months, providing another way to boost trade.
SWT celebrates Green Flag Award winners
Somerset West and Taunton’s parks and open spaces have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the country. Thi...
SWT putting public safety first this Christmas
The Taunton Christmas Lights Switch On will not take place this year in line with Government advice around the spread of Coronavirus.