Beyond the bruises – Somerset’s new fight against non-physical domestic abuse   A new campaign aims to raise the profile of lesser-known types of domestic abuse and encourage those who may not realise they are being abused to come forward for support and advice. Launching on White Ribbon Day and at the beginning of the … Read more

  Changes are coming to waste collections next year   Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year.   The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset Council’s contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The new routes will make rounds more … Read more

  ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’ – new campaign launched for Stop Adult Abuse Week   Somerset Council and the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have launched a new campaign asking Somerset residents to look out for members of their community who might be experiencing abuse. The campaign, called ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’, asks that people … Read more

ACTIVE: Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) in some areas of Somerset   This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision is ACTIVE in some areas of Somerset.   This provision will be reviewed daily and if anything changes, we will keep you informed.   Please spread this message across your networks:   … Read more