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SWT to appraise rough sleeping provision
SWT is set to undertake a review of its accommodation requirements for homeless and rough sleeping provision.
Have your say on climate positive planning
SWT is seeking the views of residents and developers on an Interim Planning Policy Statement, intended to clarify existing planning policy for the...
Business grants scheme open
Eligible businesses in the Somerset West and Taunton area will be able to apply for The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) from today, Friday...
Taunton’s Christmas lights switch-on goes virtual
SWT and its partners have been busy preparing the town to bring some festive cheer despite the second round of national restrictions.
Covid-safe staff
The four district councils in Somerset – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset – have appointed two additional Covid ward...
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
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