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Artist's impression of Ham Hill's new Visitor Centre
A new visitor centre and other improvements are on the way for an iconic Somerset landmark as a major project at Somerset Council’s Ham Hill Country Park starts soon.
The ‘Uncovering Ham Hill’s past for its future’ project has been made possible thanks to a £2.153M grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and further financial support totalling £111,200 from the Wolfson Foundation, Leonardo, and with the support of the Friends of Ham Hill, Garfield Weston, Bernard Sunley Foundation and the Bannister Trust.
The Somerset Levels
Somerset Council teams have continued to support communities following the recent flooding experienced at the end of January.
As flood water subsided council teams worked hard to clear roads of debris and mud and carry out repairs where needed.
 Somerset Council has hosted an event to drive forward the ‘greening’ of road transport in the county.
The successful session brought together more than 70 highways and transport experts from a range of organisations to explore how non-fossil fuels could be used to reduce the carbon emissions of their fleets of vehicles.
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Somerset Council has launched an online consultation on proposed changes to its Post-16 Local Transport Policy Statement.
This policy sets out transport arrangements for eligible Post-16 (age 16 to 18) and Post-19 (aged 19 and over) learners in Somerset to their further education settings.
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Somerset Council is launching an online engagement on proposals to make improvements on one of its key transport arteries.
The Council is working in partnership with North Somerset Council (NSC) to secure Government funding for a series of improvement schemes on a stretch of the A38 which runs from the Edithmead Roundabout at Junction 22 of the M5 to the South Bristol Link (Colliters Way).
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Somerset Council's plans to sell the High Street Car Park in Taunton are set to be reversed next month.
Councillor Mike Rigby, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, has scheduled a decision to no longer progress the sale of the 270-space multi-story car park, which is also known as Mary Street Car Park.
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Somerset Council is working with Wessex Water and Wales and West Utilities to co-ordinate two vital infrastructure schemes in Chard during 2025.
Wessex Water is investing more than £1.3 million to help alleviate sewer flooding in the town, while Wales & West Utilities is investing £415,000 to upgrade the gas network in the area, switching from the current metal pipes to long-lasting pipes, with the work scheduled to complete around October 2025.
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Bridgwater traders and residents are being invited to join a breakfast drop-in this month to learn more about the work that is delivering the town’s Celebration Mile.
The session, from 9am to 11am on 24 February at the Mercure Hotel, is open to everyone.
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Somerset Council is inviting offers for a range of beach concessions covering Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Berrow beaches, and Apex Park, for forthcoming summer seasons.
The Council arranges for various businesses to trade on or near the beach or park to encourage visitors and to make their leisure trips more enjoyable.
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The popular Reuse Shop at Priorswood Recycling Site in Taunton recently reopened with new trader Bob Bowyer running the centre on behalf of site contractor, Biffa.
Sitting in the heart of the recycling site, the shop promotes reuse by stopping items that still have life from being recycled or thrown out.
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With the Six Nations Rugby Championship now on its way, Somerset Council is urging those affected by domestic abuse to seek support.
Research has shown that major sporting events can coincide with an increase in domestic abuse incidents, with factors such as emotional stress, alcohol consumption, and betting activities potentially exacerbating tensions in some households.
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Image courtesy of UKHSA
Norovirus continues to circulate at high levels, according to latest data from the UK Health Security Agency.
If you catch the winter vomiting bug, stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent passing it on.
Image courtesy of Speak Their Name
Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service (SSBSS) is proud to start a Somerset ‘Speak Their Name’ suicide memorial quilt and is inviting anyone across Somerset who’s been bereaved by suicide to join them in creating a memorial square in memory of a loved one.
This can be done at home or at one of their monthly workshop/peer support spaces, starting tomorrow, Saturday 15 March, at Shepton Mallet Wellbeing Hub. No sewing experience is needed - there's lots of ways to create your square and support can be provided.
Image courtesy of HMRC
As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their hobby into a side hustle is being encouraged to ‘put a ring on it’ and make it official.
Whether it’s making extra income from activities such as online content creation, dog walking, or making handcrafted items to sell, HMRC has launched a new Help for Hustles campaign to assist people in understanding if they need to declare their earnings.
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