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Council sets out budget proposals
Somerset West and Taunton’s ambitious vision for tackling climate change, driving major commercial investment and building more homes is the focus...
05 February 2020
Council newsTaunton maintains footfall figures
Taunton bucked the national trend and saw an increase in footfall over the festive period compared to 2018.
04 February 2020
Council newsTransformation Lessons Learned
An independent audit of the Council’s transformation programme has criticised the process for its cost, impact on service delivery and knowledge loss.
28 January 2020
Council newsSWT supports Holocaust Memorial Day
Representatives from SWT will be taking part in a memorial event to commemorate victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.
Grant supports rented housing stock assessment
SWT will use a Government grant to update and improve its data and policies around private rented sector accommodation.
22 January 2020
Housing newsCharge Point Funding Awarded
Somerset West and Taunton Council has awarded grants to help fund the installation of electric vehicle charge points across the district.
13 November 2019
Council newsSt James Street monitoring report
The first monitoring report on the trial closure of St James Street has shown an increase in footfall at the junction of North Street and St James...
18 September 2019
Planning and development