Think outside the box and cut the cardboard at Christmas

Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in cardboard collected at the kerbside every January – and the mountain keeps growing. Somerset Council is asking residents if they can think outside the box and cut out the cardboard? Somerset sees a rise in cardboard and other materials in residents recycling at Christmas. As our habits for shopping online continue, the … Read More

Wessex Water: Splashing the Cash to Neutralise Nutrients in Somerset

Splashing the cash to neutralise nutrients in Somerset £18 million investment to protect waterways in south of the county Quartet of projects to tackle harmful chemicals found in wastewater Ecological protection of Somerset’s watercourses and rivers is being significantly boosted by an investment of more than £18 million to reduce the impact of chemicals in wastewater. A trio of projects … Read More

Changes are Coming to Waste Collections Next Year

Changes are 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 … Read More

Urgent Works: Somerton House Broad Street, Somerton – 20th November

Urgent Works 6510545/061808362001 SOMERTON HOUSE BROAD STREET, SOMERTON Please be aware that we have recieved a notification of Urgent Works due to commence between 18:30 on 20/11/2023 – 06:00 on 21/11/2023. Unfortunately, due to the location of these works we will require a Traffic light Set Up, these will be man attended between 18:30 on 20/11/2023 – 06:00 on 21/11/2023. … Read More

Emergency Road Closure: Ridley Hill, Aller – 13th NOV

Emergency Road Closure: – ttro378098S – Ridley Hill, Aller Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Ridley Hill, Aller which commenced  on 13th November 2023 – 15th November 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 3 days. This will enable Wessex water to carry out leak repairs.. The contractor has indicated that access for … Read More

Citizens Advice at Somerton Library

        Citizens Advice at Somerton Library Every Monday 10.00 am – 1.30 pm (no appointment needed) Alternatively, please call Somerset Adviceline on 0808 27 87842. Monday & Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.  We are now running longer hours on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10.00 am – 8.00 pm Or please visit www.citizensadvicesouthsomerset.org.uk for email and other advice options   Are you … Read More

Emergency Road Closure: Somerton Lane, The Charltons – 4th NOV

Emergency Road Closure: – ttro190934S – WWU – Somerton Lane, The Charltons. Reference: XY274001004507649-01 Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (uemergency) road closure at Somerton Lane, The Charltons which commenced on 4th November 2023 – 10th November 2023 (extended until the 21st November 2023) (00:00 – 23:59) for approximately 87 metres.  This will enable Wales and West Utilities to carry out … Read More

Emergency Footpath Closure: Footways Off St Cleers Orchard, Somerton – 8th NOV

Emergency Footpath Closure: – TTRO199047S – Footways Off St Cleers Orchard, Somerton Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (emergency) footpath closure at Footways Off St Cleers Orchard which will commence on 8th November 2023 – 10th November 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 3 days.  This will enable Wessex Water to carry out a service repair. The contractor has indicated … Read More