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Formal notice given for Somerset elections
Somerset West and Taunton Council has published notices for the elections to Somerset County Council, and the town and parish elections, being held...
Government confirms new ‘unitary’ Somerset Council
Following consideration by both Houses of Parliament, the Secretary of State has made the Somerset Structural Changes Order 2022 which paves the wa...
Unlocking Firepool
The green light has been given to a programme of work opening up Somerset West and Taunton Council’s flagship redevelopment site at Firepool.
New pay and display machines on the way
SWT is updating its parking machines in the West Somerset area. The Council is purchasing 25 new machines which will be installed in a number of ou...
SWT backs the Great British Spring Clean 2022
Somerset West and Taunton Council is proud to once again support the Great British Spring Clean, to help keep local communities clean, green and li...
Council partnership aims to crackdown on litter
A new Council partnership that aims to crack down on littering in Somerset West and Taunton will commence from 1 April 2022.
Local Government Association backs Local Community Networks
The Local Government Association (LGA) has awarded a £50k funding boost to help develop innovative new Local Community Networks (LCNs) in Somerset.
17 March 2022
Council newsSWT 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.
National action needed to address phosphates issue
Councils in Somerset are a step closer to minimising delay and uncertainty around planning applications which could contribute to unacceptable amou...