Somerset Council1 day agoNew top finance officer withdraws from £150k postRachael Sanders, appointed by Somerset Council in March, steps back for personal reasons. 1 day ago2 days agoCouncil facing bill after losing planning appealA site near Taunton will be developed after the Planning Inspectorate overturned a council decision.2 days ago3 days agoBat concerns lead to car park plan being rejectedSomerset Council says it was given "insufficient" information about how the bats would be protected.3 days ago8 days agoHow families can get crisis support to heat homesA crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.8 days ago9 Apr 2026New £5m footway connecting station to town opensThe Firepool walkway now offers walkers a direct path from Taunton station to the town centre9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Council 'should consider more overnight roadworks'A call is made for more overnight roadworks as replacing traffic lights causes disruption.8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Volunteers needed to help improve deprived areasResidents are being asked what they want the up to £20m funding to spent on in Bridgwater.8 Apr 20262 Apr 2026'Disgusting' fly-tipping found on village pathRoof tiles and a sofa are among the waste dumped in the Somerset village.2 Apr 202630 Mar 2026'State of emergency' call over van-dwellersA councillor has called for action over the lack of official traveller sites in the town.30 Mar 2026...
