Month: February 2021

District Council Leaders encourage residents to take once-in-a-generation chance to transform lives across Somerset  Somerset’s district councils have welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the Stronger Somerset plan to deliver better jobs, affordable homes, stronger communities and a carbon zero county. Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP launched the consultation on … Read more

Five things I’ve learnt offering bereavement support   Bereavement Support Champion, Andrew Wilcox has been supporting bereaved people across Somerset for years. Here he shares some reflections and lessons he’s learnt along the way: Grieving There are usually good and bad days, most people find the good days gradually outnumber the bad days, aided sometimes … Read more

Sorry; missed recycling around Sedgemoor   Staff shortages have led to missed recycling collections today Thursday 18 February in and around East Huntspill and West Huntspill in Sedgemoor.   List of affected roads below (if missed elsewhere, report as usual after 7pm on due day via My Waste Services at somersetwaste.gov.uk).   We regret that … Read more