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News Published in 2020

Hatch Green Coaches – Timetables & Stay up to date

Click here to view the Timetable PDF We are also happy to provide guidance to customers who are currently a little worried about using the bus. We would encourage anyone who is unsure on how to safely travel because of the need for face coverings for example, or is feeling a little lacking in confidence since lockdown, to telephone us on 01823 480338. If you know of any one who this may apply to, then please feel free to pass on our contact...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 13/08

All our help and information for 13/08/2020 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: Car sharing: follow the golden rules Commuters planning to car share as they head back to work are being advised to follow the golden rules to keep them and their passengers protected from coronavirus. People should limit sharing their car to people within their household or social bubble. But if that’s...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 10/08

All our help and information for 10/08/2020 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: SCC backs initiative to support ‘heroic’ care workers Somerset County Council has become the first council in the South West to sign up to UNISON’s ‘Stop the Spread’ pledge, a key initiative by the UK’s biggest trade union to support care workers in the fight against coronavirus. The pledge...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 07/08

All our help and information for 07/08/2020 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: Keep yourself and Somerset healthy With a hot weekend predicted, Somerset residents and visitors are being urged to follow the guidance to keep themselves, their family and friends and the county safe from coronavirus. Temperatures are predicted to peak on Saturday and Sunday – and into early next week –...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 05/08

All our help and information for 05/08/2020 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: Board backs Somerset Local Outbreak Management Plan Somerset’s Local Outbreak Management Plan, setting out how the County Council and partners, will prevent and react to local coronavirus outbreaks, has been formally endorsed. The COVID-19 Engagement Board held its first meeting on Friday 31 July where...

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SRA Annual Report

Click here to view/download Somerset Rivers Authority Summary of Annual Report 2019-20

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 30/07

All our help and information for 30/07/2020 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: Rachel, 21, steps up to coronavirus fostering challenge Faced with the uncertainties of lockdown during a pandemic, there are not too many 21-year-olds who would think about taking on two young foster children. But Rachel is different from most young people and has spent the past two months being an emergency...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 28/07

All our help and information for 28/07/2020 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: Parents urged to claim Child Benefit Parents in Somerset are being urged to claim Child Benefit, even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their new-borns, to ensure they don’t miss out. Claims can only be backdated by up to three months. Usually, to claim Child Benefit parents must...

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Temporary Road Closure: Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland

The order becomes effective on 11 August 2020 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 17th August 2020 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. Click here to view the Notice PDF

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 24/07

All our help and information for 24/07/2020 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 information on wearing face coverings From today it is mandatory for most of us to wear a face covering in certain circumstances. Government guidance on wearing face coverings has been issued which covers when face coverings must be worn, where they can be removed, enforcement and exemptions. In England,...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 20/07

All our help and information for 20/07/2020 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: Immunisation programme restarts to keep secondary school children protected Young people will continue to be protected against infection and disease as school age immunisation resumes for year eight and year nine students in the South West. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools were closed and community clinics...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 16/07

All our help and information for 16/07/2020 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: Webinar offers support for local businesses Somerset’s Director of Public Health will be joined by Somerset business leaders for unique opportunity to discuss COVID-19 and what it means for your business – both now and in the future. The webinar will focus on the Somerset business recovery plan and what you...

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

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 01/07

All our help and information for 01/07/2020 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: Somerset Libraries launch new personal shopper service as doors begin to reopen As part of the phased reopening of library buildings later this month, a new ‘personal shopper’ service is being introduced. Somerset County Council will launch the service in Taunton Library on 6 July. Subject to a review, it...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 30/06

All our help and information for 30/06/2020 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: Somerset Local Outbreak Management Plan available online Somerset County Council and partners released further detail today on how they will prevent and react to localised Coronavirus outbreaks. Somerset cases continue to remain low compared to other parts of the country, but Coronavirus is proving to be a...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 26/06

All our help and information for 26/06/2020 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: Help further improve Somerset’s streets during the coronavirus pandemic A new interactive online mapping tool has been launched so people can have their say on temporary walking and cycling measures in Somerset. A number of temporary measures, including pedestrianised high streets, have been introduced to...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 22/06

All our help and information for 22/06/2020 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: Birth registrations make a phased return Birth registrations are making a phased return in Somerset and North Somerset from today (Monday 22 June) following the gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions. The service, run by Somerset County Council, had to be put on hold in March at the start of the nationwide...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 19/06

All our help and information for 19/06/2020 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: Planning ahead for phased reopening of libraries Somerset Libraries are planning the phased re-opening of library buildings with the aim to start welcoming people back as early as possible in July. It won’t be business as usual straight away, however, and Somerset County Council’s library buildings will...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 16/06

All our help and information for 16/06/2020 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: Dedicated staff ensure provision for thousands of Somerset’s primary age pupils One hundred per cent of relevant schools in Somerset are offering some kind of extended provision for primary age pupils new figures show. Education settings are working at capacity accommodating nearly a third of the county’s...

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Application for a New Premises Licence

Penzoy Paddock, Westonzoyland Road, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, TA7 0JA Click here to view the application in respect of the above premises I shall be pleased to receive any comments that you may wish to make on the application, though I would like to emphasise that the law only permits us to accept any objections that you may have if they relate to the one or more of the four licensing objectives i.e.: – * Prevention of public nuisance * Prevention of crime and disorder * Public safety * Protection of children from harm Any objections that you may wish to make must be received by 9th...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 12/06

All our help and information for 12/06/2020 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: Measures to support our high streets Emergency measures to support the reopening of high streets in Somerset are being rolled out at pace across the county. From Monday 15 June, lockdown restrictions are being relaxed with many non-essential retail businesses allowed to reopen. The Government is advising that...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 11/06

All our help and information for 11/06/2020 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: Council’s finances in strong position to cope with additional coronavirus costs Positive financial results and a major boost to reserves have put Somerset County Council in a strong position to cope with the coronavirus crisis. In the last financial year, Somerset County Council increased its reserves to...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 10/06

All our help and information for 10/06/2020 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: Issue affecting some coronavirus test results Somerset NHS Foundation Trust issued a statement today regarding an issue affecting COVID-19 test results for some inpatients at Musgrove Park Hospital. The full text can be read...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 09/06

All our help and information for 09/06/2020 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: Somerset celebrates care heroes during Carers Week Somerset is celebrating National Carers Week this week (8-14 June) to raise awareness and celebrate the vital role of Somerset’s estimated 50,000 carers. The annual campaign was launched to highlight the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and to recognise the...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 05/06

All our help and information for 05/06/2020 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: Somerset leaders urge people to take action to minimise the spread of coronavirus Health and care organisations from across Somerset have joined together to remind people to follow Government social distancing rules to minimise the increase of positive cases of coronavirus across communities. The warning comes...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 03/06

All our help and information for 03/06/2020 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: Talking Cafés keeping Somerset connected with daily Facebook live events Anyone in Somerset needing information, advice, and support – or just a friendly chat – can now use Facebook Live to join people across the county for daily Talking Café events. Typically running from local venues, Talking Cafes were...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 01/06

All our help and information for 01/06/2020 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: Cheer for our amazing volunteers It’s National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Somerset County Council and partners are celebrating all the amazing work volunteers do, not just during the coronavirus emergency, but all year round. Many people stepped forward to support local community groups and...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 28/05

All our help and information for 28/05/2020 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: Remain ‘Alert’ to keep Somerset’s COVID-19 rates low Somerset residents are urged to continue to follow Public Health guidance after new COVID-19 data released shows the infection rate in the County remains low compared to other areas. As of 27 May 2020, the Office of National Statistics show there were...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 26/05

All our help and information for 26/05/2020 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: Somerset pharmacies offer a safe place for victims of domestic abuse People experiencing domestic abuse are now able to access local support through Somerset pharmacies thanks to a joint local initiative. Somerset County Council, the Clinical Commissioning Group and the Local Pharmaceutical Council have been...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 22/05

All our help and information for 22/05/2020 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: Schools and early years providers work to extend provision Schools and early years providers across Somerset are working hard on preparations to extend provision to more children after half term. Having worked closely with education leaders on how to sensibly and safely bring about the Government’s proposals,...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 20/05

All our help and information for 20/05/2020 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: Bereavement support service is launching Somerset County Council has commissioned two leading charities to provide bereavement support for people in Somerset in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Somerset Bereavement Support Service will be delivered in partnership by end-of-life charity Marie Curie and...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 19/05

All our help and information for 19/05/2020 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: Pioneering SCC-built app helps free up vital NHS beds An innovative app built by Somerset County Council is helping free up vital hospital beds by keeping track of care providers with space to take in patients who are ready for discharge. During the coronavirus pandemic there has been an increased need for...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 18/05

All our help and information for 18/05/2020 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: Yeovil pop-up care home opens doors A new pop-up care home has now opened its doors to some of Somerset’s most elderly and frail residents as part of the fight against Coronavirus. The former Yeovil care home, Hendford Court (previously Acacia House) is ready to take residents once again after...

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Development Committee Tuesday 26 May 2020

Click here to view the Development Agenda for 26 May 2020 APPLICATIONS FOR WEST AREA (9.30am) 05/20/00001: 1 Home Ground, Coast Road, Berrow, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2QU 24/20/00007: 8 Land (2) At, Ashlawn Farm, Pill Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 37/19/00122: 14 Barn on land at, Parsons Farm, Moon Lane, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 APPLICATIONS FOR EAST AREA (2.30pm) 08/19/00149: 23 The Old Tile Works, All Saints Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JQ 53/20/00001: 39 Land To The Rear Of, 27 Fore Street, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 54/20/00005: 50...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 13/05

All our help and information for 13/05/2020 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: Staged return of children to early years settings and schools From the week beginning 1 June, and conditional on the national COVID 19 situation, the Government is proposing that mainstream provision is extended to include early years settings, all primary school pupils in reception, Year One and Year Six as...

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Somerset’s Coronavirus Response April 2020 for community providers & Spark Somerset Volunteers Pack

Click here to view/download the Somersets Coronavirus Response April 2020 for community providers PDF Click here to view/download the Spark Somerset Volunteer Pack...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 12/05

All our help and information for 12/05/2020 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: Government guidance effective from Wednesday 13 May The Government has set out a stepped approach to lifting the emergency measures. From tomorrow people in England will be allowed to spend more leisure time outside, provided they comply with social distancing guidelines. Those who cannot work from home should...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 07/05

All our help and information for 07/05/2020 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: Somerset’s Coronavirus Helpline open all weekend Around 4,000 calls have now been made to a single helpline for non-medical Coronavirus support – which remains open for anyone needing help and advice this bank holiday weekend. The Somerset Coronavirus Helpline, launched on 6 April by the five Somerset...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 06/05

All our help and information for 06/05/2020 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: GP surgeries and pharmacies open over Bank Holiday weekend GP surgeries and pharmacies across Somerset will be staying open over the early May bank holiday to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. GP surgeries, which usually close over the bank holiday weekend, will now be open on Friday 8th May...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 04/05

All our help and information for 04/05/2020 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: County Council steps up to support Somerset in time of need Somerset County Council is stepping up operations to support Somerset’s communities and keep people safe during the coronavirus emergency. The County Council will be increasing spending in several key areas in response to the pandemic. This includes...

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Friendly Calls provide a lifeline to isolated Older People

Click here to download/view the poster as a PDF Age UK Somerset has adapted its services to meet the needs of local older people in these uncertain times. Aiming to reach those who are feeling particularly cut-off during self-isolation, the charity have set up a new service to alleviate the sense of loneliness experienced by many especially those shielding alone. The Friendly Phone Calls service involves each client receiving a regular friendly phone call from a member of Age UK Somerset staff, to check in on them and help them to feel more connected. The regular calls lessen anxiety and...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 01/05

All our help and information for 01/05/2020 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: SCC fleet drivers go the extra mile Somerset County Council’s fleet drivers are going the extra mile – and beyond – by helping some of the most vulnerable across the county. The fleet drivers, who usually provide a range of passenger transport services, are now part of the co-ordinated Coronavirus...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 30/04

All our help and information for 30/04/2020 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: Council staff answer the call More than 1,100 Somerset County Council staff have signed up to be redeployed in vital new roles during the coronavirus emergency. From joining adult social care teams to distributing nearly a million items of PPE, staff are temporarily leaving their ‘day jobs’ in other...

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 28/04

All our help and information for 28/04/2020 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: Have fun at home with Somerset libraries Hundreds of Somerset families are getting involved in a brand-new library offer – run entirely through social media. Library staff are continuing to provide a fun-filled events and activities programme using digital platforms whilst library buildings are temporarily...

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Westonzoyland Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show – 2020

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Coronavirus update from Somerset County Council – 27/04

All our help and information for 27/04/2020 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. Thank you, Somerset! Thousands of volunteers, community organisations, charities and all five local authorities have been tirelessly helping people in Somerset get the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic. Spark Somerset is a key partner and now has more than 1,200 Corona Helper volunteers signed-up. Visit...

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