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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.
SWT launches Community Chest
SWT has launched a new fund to help communities recover from the effects of COVID-19.
SWT adopts affordable employment land policy
SWT is making it easier for small businesses to set up or expand in rural areas across the district.
Next steps funding for rough sleepers accommodation
SWT has been awarded Government funding to continue providing interim accommodation for rough sleepers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Free trees offered by SWT
Somerset West and Taunton is offering parish and town councils across the district free trees as part of its commitment to work towards carbon neut...
Firepool phase two work begins
SWT is pressing ahead with work on the regeneration of its flagship Firepool site, kick starting its economic recovery plans.