Work to make Wookey Primary School near Wells more energy efficient and environmentally friendly has now completed, as the school becomes the latest local authority building to receive a ‘decarbonisation makeover’. Pupils and staff at Wookey Primary can soon look forward to reaping the benefits of savings made on energy bills; money which can instead… Read More…
Somerset residents have been asked to share photos of their favourite ‘Happy Place’ in advance of Mental Health Awareness week (15 – 21 May). The theme of the 2023 campaign is anxiety, and those taking part can share photos of places they go in Somerset to help them to feel calmer and happier, using the… Read More…
Householders in Somerset could be due for government payments to help towards the costs of heating their homes, under two separate schemes. The first scheme is for those who heat their homes with an alternative fuel such as wood pellets, LPG or oil, as many do in rural and some urban areas. Those householders could… Read More…
Last year Mendip District Council was successful in applying for government funding of £88,500 to use for Changing Places facilities within the area. Part of that funding has been used for the pod in Glastonbury. The local Glastonbury and District Mencap Society has also generously contributed funds towards the facility, with an expectation that further charitable funds will… Read More…
There are just five days left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate for voters who not have not got another accepted form of photo ID they can use in polling stations this May. Anyone who needs the free ID is being urged to apply now, before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 25… Read More…
This spring, anyone who ‘asks for Henry’ at a Morrisons Cafè will be given a comforting Heinz Beanz meal, no questions asked. Inspired by the generous spirit of Heinz founder, Henry J. Heinz, ‘Ask for Henry’ is set to return for a second time offering free meals for all The initiative, which was first launched… Read More…
Voters in the Taunton Parish Council area receiving their poll cards for the 4 May elections will notice they look different this year due to the introduction of Voter ID. The election to Taunton Parish Council coincides with the launch of a government scheme requiring people voting in person at polling stations to provide proof… Read More…
Waste collections will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May, as part of special arrangements for the coronation period. This is thought to be the first time Somerset crews have collected on a Bank Holiday, in a move to accommodate the extra scheduled day off for the coronation of King Charles III. The additional… Read More…
Nearly 99% of Somerset’s youngest children were offered a primary school place at one of their top three choices, Somerset Council’s latest school admission figures show. Overall, 98.94% of the 5,182 applicants were offered a place at one of their top three choices, with 94.54% receiving their first choice. Of the 5,182 primary school applications… Read More…
Somerset Council is offering a “Golden Hello” grant worth £250 to those who would like to be a childminder. The £250 can be used to help with training and set up costs. Childminding is a rewarding occupation for anyone who likes working with children. The post is ideal for new parents who wish to spend… Read More…
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