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Published in November, 2021

Somerset BSIP and Next Steps

The final document is now available publicly in PDF format using the following link to SCC’s main internet pages: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-strategy (the BSIP document can be found under the National Bus Strategy Section). The direct link to the BSIP is ​pdf icon...

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Publications and Correspondence Items 22nd November 2021

Publications and Correspondence Items 22nd November 2021

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service: Community Risk Management Plan

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Public Announcement from Heart of the South West Trading Standard on Avian Influenza

Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service have advised us that as of 5pm on the 3 November 2021 an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared across Great Britain. This means that all bird keepers in Great Britain (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard are required by law to take a range of bio-security precautions: Schedule 1 – Minimum biosecurity measures applying to all keepers Keep domestic ducks and geese separate from other poultry. Ensure the areas where birds are kept are unattractive to wild birds, for example by netting...

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Grants of up to £500 are available to support work to enable more people in Somerset to access their Covid-19 vaccination

The local vaccination programme has been a considerable success, with over 90% of adults in Somerset having received both jabs. However, some people have been slower to take up the offer of vaccination. According to statistics from Somerset County Council, young people aged between 16 and 18 years and people from minority ethnic groups are less likely to access their vaccination. There are also geographical areas where uptake has been lower. Some older and vulnerable people are also struggling to access their booster vaccinations. Do you have ideas about how you might encourage or...

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