Published in July, 2020

Phased re-opening of Somerset Libraries with new order-and-collect service

Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 09/07

All our help and information for 09/07/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Team effort to support vulnerable families in summer holidays Somerset is once again pulling together to ensure food is delivered to the most vulnerable families in the county during the summer holidays. Free school meals vouchers will be available for eligible children during the break following a recent Government announcement,...

Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 07/07

All our help and information for 07/07/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Top stories today: New chapter as Libraries start to reopen Libraries are starting to reopen in Somerset as the service begins a phased return. The first Library to welcome people back was Taunton where doors opened yesterday (Monday 6 July). The first day saw a steady stream of customers who came in to return books, pick up...

Play area, Youth Shelter and Older Children/fitness area re-opening

The facilities will reopen as of the 04 July 2020 strictly in accordance with Government Policies and acknowledged risk assessed with government scientific advice. Whilst a minimum of practical measures on site are possible given the location, layout and nature of the equipment users and parents or guardians accompanying small children do so at their own choice and risk. Requirements of all are: Government guidelines for social distancing currently minimum 1 -2 metres must be observed at all times Children of 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult on a ration of 1 – 1 To enable...

Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 03/07

All our help and information for 03/07/2020 is now available in a single place on the SCC website https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Top stories today: A warm welcome back – and please keep Somerset safe This weekend will see further coronavirus restrictions eased with a host of re-openings making life seem a little nearer to normal. Pubs, restaurants, some leisure facilities and tourist attractions can reopen from tomorrow (Saturday) as long as they keep to...