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Over 1,000 e-scooter journeys completed in first week of Taunton trial
Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council today announced that over 1,000 journeys were completed during the first full week of the Taunton e-scooter...
SWT issues further grant support to local businesses
New national business grants are being made available to support local businesses affected by the recent lockdown period. They are the Local Restr...
Rock armour arrives at Blue Anchor Bay
SWT is ready to start the second phase of emergency work to strengthen the sea defences at Blue Anchor Bay following delivery of 1800 tonnes of roc...
SWT pays tribute to John Meikle MBE
Somerset West and Taunton Council has paid tribute to ex-Councillor, Past Mayor and Freeman of the Borough John Meikle MBE who passed away this week.
06 November 2020
Council newsSWT Offices Closed
SWT has closed its offices to protect our community and staff during the second national lockdown.
E-scooter trial goes live
Taunton’s e-scooter trial will be going live on Tuesday 27 October providing a zero carbon green alternative to get around town and allow for socia...
Splash Point Wall permanent repairs underway
Work to replace the Splash Point sea defence wall damaged in the winter storms of 2019/20 is progressing at pace.
Work to start on Watchet Harbour dredging
Somerset West and Taunton Council has commissioned Cardiff Marine to undertake a dredging regime in Watchet Harbour. Work will start next week (27...
Local Plan Consultation Report published
SWT has published a summary of the Local Plan Issues and Options consultation including a map of suggested sites for development.