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SWT extends e-scooter trial to Minehead
Residents in Minehead will soon be able to choose a green alternative for getting around as Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) extends its e-s...
Group exercise set to return to leisure centres
Leisure centres in Taunton and Wellington are set to relaunch group exercise classes in what has been called “a huge boost” for the mental health o...
Multi-agency task force deployed to curtail redundancies
SWT has mobilised a reactive task force to help businesses and employees impacted by successive and protracted lockdown restrictions.
Notice of Vacancy - North Curry and Ruishton ward
A notice of vacancy has been published for the North Curry and Ruishton ward at Somerset West and Taunton Council following the resignation of Coun...
Notice of Vacancy - Old Cleeve and District ward
A notice of vacancy has been published for the Old Cleeve and District ward at Somerset West and Taunton Council following the resignation of Counc...
97 per cent of households respond to Census 2021
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it c...
06 May 2021
CommunitySWT encourages responsible dog ownership
SWT maintains 422 dog waste bins across the district which are emptied twice a week, but still receives an average of 41 complaints a year from res...
SWT begins roll-out of electric vehicle charging points
The Council’s Climate Change team is excited to announce a collaboration with InstaVolt to facilitate electric vehicle charging in its car parks.
Retail mentoring programme announced for Minehead
Retail Mentoring consultancy appointed to support local independent retailers in Minehead recover from pandemic.