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SWT homes to benefit from additional Energy Efficiency funds

Last month, Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council announced a £20m Neighbourhood Energy Efficiency Project to help make the districts homes warme...

SWT supporting Empty Homes Week

National Empty Homes Week (February 27 to March 5) is an opportunity for local authorities, housing providers and community organisations to let p...

SWT homes to benefit from Neighbourhood Energy Efficiency Project

Hundreds of homes could benefit from a new Neighbourhood Energy Efficiency Project to help make them warmer and cheaper to heat.

SWT Members attend Seaward Way turf-cutting ceremony

Work to build the first council homes in West Somerset for over 30 years is due to start at Seaward Way, Minehead.

17 March 2022

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SWT secures funding to deliver social housing upgrades

Somerset West and Taunton Council has secured a share of Government funding to improve the energy efficiency of its social housing, lowering bills...

17 February 2022

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SWT partnership encouraging apprenticeships

Somerset West and Taunton Council and construction contractor ENGIE are working with local schools to promote careers in construction through the S...

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...

12 January 2022

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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...

Local Authority scheme improves energy efficiency of park homes

District councils in Mendip, South Somerset, Sedgemoor and Somerset West and Taunton have been working with the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)...