Health visitors in Somerset are now able to offer routine vaccinations to children in their homes as part of a national NHS pilot.

The year‑long pilot aims to help families who face barriers to accessing GP appointments, such as travel costs, childcare pressures, language difficulties or not being registered with a GP, before rolling it out across the country from 2027.

Oops they’ve done it again – Somerset Council’s 2 new gritters have had their names chosen following a county-wide competition involving schools that has now become a winter tradition.

The gritters joining the Council’s winter fleet are to be named Basil Salty and Gritney Spears.

Somerset Council is working with highways contractor Kier to help make roads safer this winter and the gritter naming competition is a fantastic opportunity to involve the young people and raise awareness about the importance of road safety during the winter months.

A Government‑funded scheme to improve passenger access at Yeovil Junction railway station has been welcomed as a “vital step forward”.

Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services Councillor Richard Wilkins said confirmation that the station’s Access for All scheme is being taken forward for detailed design marks an important milestone for inclusive transport in the county.

Somerset Council will be carrying out preparatory work, starting next week, in advance of resurfacing A38 Taunton Road, Bridgwater.

The initial work to address minor drainage issues will start on 26 January and is due to be completed on 30 January.

Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between 9.30am and 3.30pm and only when necessary for the safety of the public and workforce.

Somerset Council is inviting people to share their views on proposed changes to key local routes across the county.

The routes are a selection of rural and edge of residential area locations that provide an opportunity to improve access to the countryside and wider Somerset landscape.

The proposals are considering 5 locations to trial the removal of through routes for motor vehicles, with the aim of improving access for people walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.

Residents, organisations and professionals across Somerset are being urged to share their views before the public consultation on the county’s new Domestic Abuse Strategy closes on 26 January.

Somerset Council is developing a new 3-year Domestic Abuse Strategy (2026–2029), which will guide how local services and partners work together to prevent abuse, protect those experiencing it, and support recovery.