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Next generation fleet arrives for Somerset West and Taunton

A new fleet of vans, featuring the latest electric and next generation diesel vehicles, has arrived at Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) this month a...

Taunton town centre CCTV gets digital upgrade

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council has upgraded eleven of Taunton town centre’s CCTV cameras from analogue to digital.

Small grants to boost food and drinks sector

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council is offering small grants to local food and drink producers in collaboration with Sedgemoor District Council...

Taunton Mayor to host annual carol service

The Mayor of Taunton, Cllr Sue Lees, is once again hosting ‘Carols Around the Bandstand’ in collaboration with the Taunton Charter Trustees, Somers...

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).

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...

Cost-of-living support event comes to West Somerset

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council’s Community Employment Hubs service has once again teamed up with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP...

Green Flags raised in award-winning council parks

Accreditation flags have been raised at seven of Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council’s parks and open spaces in recognition for being ranked as...

Council led jobs fair comes to Wellington

Following the recent success of Taunton’s Jobs Fair, Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council’s Community Employment Hubs service has partnered with...