News
Electric Vehicle Charging Point installed at Brushford
A village in Somerset West and Taunton is the first to benefit from a Council initiative to tackle the climate emergency.
24 February 2020
Council newsSpringtime Charity Concert
A Springtime Charity Concert is being held for the Mayor of Taunton, Councillor Francesca Smith and the Chair of Somerset West and Taunton Council,...
05 February 2020
CommunityDulverton Weir and Leat Restoration
SWT is working in partnership with the Dulverton Weir and Leat Conservation Trust to restore and safeguard the town’s medieval weir and leat system.
05 February 2020
Council newsDesign Guide Consultation Underway
SWT are consulting on a draft Design Guide to ensure consistency in the quality of new developments across the District.
05 February 2020
Council newsCouncil 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 newsWatchet Harbour funding approved
SWT has approved £740,000 of funding to safeguard the integrity of Watchet Harbour.
28 January 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.