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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.
SWT to launch E-scooter trial
Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) today announced that the Department for Transport (DfT) has approved its proposal to operate an e-scooter t...
Self-isolation payment scheme launched
Somerset West and Taunton Council and Sedgemoor District Council are working together to ensure that people are not out of pocket if they are told...
Remembrance in 2020
Remembrance commemorations will be different in Taunton this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Planning measures to protect Levels and Moors
SWT is taking measures to protect the Somerset Levels and Moors when determining planning applications following advice from Natural England.
SWT to consider Climate Emergency plan
A Carbon Neutrality and Climate Resilience (CNCR) Action Plan has been published for consideration by the Council’s Scrutiny Committee.
SWT supports Local Electricity Bill
Somerset West and Taunton Council is supporting a new Bill that would empower communities to sell locally generated electricity directly to local c...
SWT encourages residents to go green
SWT is encouraging homeowners and private landlords to apply for a Green Homes Grant in line with its corporate priorities for climate change and h...
SWT declares ecological emergency
Somerset West and Taunton Council has declared an ecological emergency complementing the climate emergency declaration made in February 2019.