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Update from Somerset Councillors – Feb 24
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Update from Somerset Councillors – Jan 24
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Press release – public consultation on budget setting
A public consultation on the Council’s budget launched on 11 December and will close on 22 January. The link can be found at: https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/comms/budget-consultation-2024-2025/ It offers a chance for people to have their say in light of the financial emergency, which was called in November. It’s open to all, and we are encouraging our Somerset communities, … Read more
Police survey – comment on policing part of your community tax
Information from the PCC PCC Mark Shelford has launched a survey asking if local people support his proposal to increase the precept – the policing part of the council tax – by at least £10 a year for the average band D household. The PCC is responsible for setting the amount of money residents contribute to … Read more
Press release – Free bus travel day – 19 Dec 23
ENJOY A FREE FESTIVE DAY OUT FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY ON TUESDAY 19th DECEMBER as all day on Tuesday 19 December buses of Somerset’s 25, 28, 54 and 58/58A services are FREE! You don’t need a ticket, voucher or any form of code on the 19th December – you simply jump on and ride … Read more
Update from Somerset Councillors – Dec 23
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Press release – changes coming to waste collections next year
Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset Council’s contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The new routes will make rounds more efficient, more manageable for crews whilst reducing mileage and carbon emissions. … Read more
