Quantock Wildlife Survey

Zoe Hicks, Project Officer Friends of Quantock zoe.hicks@friendsofquantock.com The Biggest Ever Quantock Wildlife Survey ‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’ Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the Quantock Hills AONB and the Quantock…

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Home Library Service

100 reasons to make the most of Somerset’s Home Library Service From Hogwarts to Westeros, reading has the ability to transport us to completely different places from within the comfort of our own homes – something that is even more valuable for people who find themselves housebound. Somerset’s Home Library…

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Bespoke Grants

Spotlight on Somerset Food and Drink – bespoke grants for food and drink businesses A recent survey showed that Somerset food and drink businesses are facing a number of challenges – from concerns about food regulations and labelling to issues with training and supply chains. That’s why Sedgemoor District Council…

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Sedgemoor Open Space Assessment

Sedgemoor District Council is preparing an updated Open Space Assessment. The assessment updates the understanding of current provision and the open space needs of the district going forward. Following this audit the assessment sets out recommendations and priorities for improvement, including how provision can be addressed through the planning process.…

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Somerset County Council

New Leader and Executive confirmed at Somerset County Council A new Leader and Executive have been announced at Somerset County Council’s Annual General Meeting – the first since May’s elections. Liberal Democrat Councillor Bill Revans was confirmed as Leader of the Council and announced that Cllr Liz Leyshon will take…

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Sedgemoor Council – Meet the Councillors

Meet the Team at Sedgemoor District Council At its final Annual Council Meeting, held on May 18, the Chairman of Sedgemoor District Council was confirmed as Councillor Alan Bradford, with Councillor Mike Facey continuing as Vice-Chairman. The following councillors were named as portfolio holders and their shadow councillors. Councillor’s Name…

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Think Travel

Planning a journey in Somerset? Think Travel can help A new one-stop travel information website has been launched by Somerset County Council to support more local people to access public and community transport. If you don’t own a car – or you want to leave it at home and travel…

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