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B3191 Cleeve Hill near Watchet
Somerset Council is bidding for Government funding to reopen a vital road in the west of the county to vehicles.
The B3191 Cleeve Hill near Watchet was closed in January 2023 after cliff movement near the road was detected. A further geotechnical survey recommended it be kept closed to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
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Somerset Council has announced that there will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on the Early May bank holiday on Monday, 4 May.
Collection days will change across Somerset following the bank holiday.
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Consulting on the Government’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms is well underway. As is the national process for local areas to submit their SEND Reform Plans. The deadline for submissions is 19 June.
Colleagues across Children’s Services are therefore currently working hard to engage and consult with as many stakeholders in as many organisations as possible to hit that tight June deadline.
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Somerset Council is proud to announce that nominations are open for this year’s Celebrating Care and Achievement event – a celebration of all children looked after and care-experienced young people across the county, as well as the adults that support them.
The event will include an awards ceremony, music, food and fun activities all focused on celebrating the achievements, strengths and positive impacts of Somerset’s care experienced children and young people.
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Somerset Council is focused on ensuring the A30 Hendford Hill can fully reopen by the end of May in time for the peak holiday season after severe damage caused by Storm Chandra earlier this year.
The busy road in Yeovil is operating 1-way – northbound only – at the moment after a bank slippage and fallen trees made the route unsafe.
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Work is due to start later this month on measures to help improve safety along the A361 at Frome and at its junction with the A362.
Somerset Council has been working on proposals to reduce the chance of serious and fatal road collisions on the stretch of road and this phase includes ...
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Somerset’s Director of Public Health is encouraging residents to take a simple step towards better health after recently having her own NHS Health Check.
Alison Bell, Director of Public Health at Somerset Council, recently completed her check and is sharing her experience to help raise awareness and encourage others to come forward.
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Directors of Public Health across the South West of England have today welcomed Royal Assent of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, describing it as a once-in-a-generation moment in the fight against the leading cause of preventable death in the region.
The new Act introduces a generational ban on the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, new powers to create further smoke-free places, a UK-wide ban on vape advertising and sponsorship, and a licensing scheme for retailers of tobacco and nicotine products.
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Image courtesy of HMRC
Parents of 16 to 19 year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s.
Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child’s 16th birthday unless parents confirm their teenager’s plans. Around 1.5 million reminder letters will be sent from late April, with most landing on doorsteps in early May.
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The Renters’ Rights Act is bringing in new rights and responsibilities for tenants, landlords, and letting agents living and working in the private rented sector (PRS) in England.
If you’re a landlord, you play an important role in delivering these reforms and need to understand what these changes mean for you and your business. That way, you can be confident that you’re complying with the law and providing your tenants with a safe, affordable, and decent home.
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