News Updates

Somerset Volunteering

Anyone interested can explore opportunities at Somerset Volunteering or email volunteer@somerset.gov.uk to express interest or ask questions.

Visit website

18th December 2025

Planning Consultation by The Newt - The George Hotel & No.1 Market Place

Planning Consultation by The Newt - The George Hotel & No.1 Market Place

23rd October 2025

7 Nov 25 Community Online Conversations - Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Services

Join us at our next online Community Conversations event where our friendly experts will be on hand to give top safety advice, and answer any questions you have about your fire and rescue service

Next online meeting:
Date: 7 November
Time: 12 noon
Topic: Winter Safety

Download document (pdf)

Visit website

13th October 2025

Wessex Internet Design Proposals to Connect North Cadbury to Full Fibre Broadband

Wessex Internet design proposals to connect North Cadbury to full fibre broadband. Register your interest on their website (link below) or call their sales team on 0333 240 7997.

Wessex Internet

18th September 2025

National Flood Expert Mary Long-Dhonau is Coming to Somerset

Flood Mary Flood Pod Tour – 25–27 September

National flood expert Mary Long-Dhonau OBE will be joining us at a series of open drop-in events, showcasing her Flood Pod—a mobile exhibit featuring practical flood resilience measures for the home. Representatives from the Environment Agency, Somerset Rivers Authority, and Somerset Council will also be present to answer questions and offer support.

Event Details:

Ilminster – 25 Sept, 2pm–7pm
Archie Gooch Pavilion, TA19 9FE
Mudford Hosted by the 3VFG – 26 Sept, 2pm–7pm
Mudford Village Hall, BA21 5TE
Taunton – 27 Sept, 10am–4pm
Part of Taunton Together, Goodland Gardens, TA1 1LN

All residents are welcome to attend at any time.

16th September 2025