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Taunton Mayor spreads Christmas cheer with charitable gifts
The Mayor of Taunton, Cllr Fran Smith, has gifted £1,000 in vouchers to Taunton families identified in need of support in the lead up to Christmas
18 December 2020
Council newsVoting safely at next year’s elections
On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Somerset West and Taunton will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at the postponed Police...
16 December 2020
Elections and votingTrustees vote against disposal of land to cancer charity
Somerset West and Taunton Council sitting as the board of trustees of Galmington Playing Field has voted against disposing of a parcel of land to a...
09 December 2020
Council newsCouncil leaders seek Government support on phosphate requirements
The leaders of all four districts councils in Somerset have called on the Government for support following recent Natural England advice concerning...
Did you know you can now shop locally online?
In October this year, SWT became the first Council in Somerset to team-up with award-winning digital platform, ‘ShopAppy’, enabling residents to bu...
SWT announces further design guide consultation
SWT is carrying out further consultation on the draft Design Guide to ensure that streets are considered as sustainable places and places for all -...
Next phase funding approved for flagship regeneration project
SWT has approved funding to support all future phases of the North Taunton Woolaway Project.
Councils back Stronger Somerset proposal which now heads to Government
Somerset’s four District Councils have overwhelmingly backed the Stronger Somerset proposal for a fresh start for the county.
04 December 2020
Council newsSWT scheme supports National Tree Week
Parish and town councils across the district are giving their open spaces a boost during National Tree Week thanks to Somerset West and Taunton Cou...