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  • Otterhampton Primary - School Streets

    Somerset Council is working together with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and school communities to look into ways to reduce congestion and improve the safety of children outside the school gates. Elsewhere in the country School Streets have been proven to achieve this, we are looking to pilot this scheme with some schools in Somerset. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a school with a temporary restriction on motorised vehicles. Motor... More
    Closed 16 October 2023
  • Creating Places for People

    Residents and businesses in Somerset are being urged to help shape the future of their county and have their say on how best to create places that put people at the heart of their design. Somerset Council is launching a public consultation to seek opinions on a set of outline “principles” that are designed to steer new development in Somerset. These should guide developers towards creating attractive and high-quality environments, but also inclusive... More
    Closed 16 October 2023
  • Public Space Protection Order Consultation

    What is a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)? A PSPO is an order that is enforceable under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are used to protect the public from behaviour that is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality and is, or is likely to be, persistent and unreasonable. What is the Purpose of this Consultation? The purpose of the consultation is to seek any views regarding a... More
    Closed 6 October 2023
  • Dunster First School - School Streets

    Somerset Council is working together with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and school communities to look into ways to reduce congestion and improve the safety of children outside the school gates. Elsewhere in the country School Streets have been proven to achieve this, we are looking to pilot this scheme with some schools in Somerset. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a school with a temporary restriction on motorised vehicles. Motor... More
    Closed 2 October 2023
  • Somerset Safeguarding Adults Survey

    Safeguarding Adults is about protecting people living in Somerset who have needs for care and support and who are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect against which they are unable to protect themselves because of their needs. We are keen to hear from people across Somerset, particularly those who have experience of people with care and support needs and people who are supported. We want to engage with you so we can support you in the best way... More
    Closed 30 September 2023
  • Code of Conduct Adoption – City, Town and Parish Councils

    Following the commendation and promotion of the LGA Model Code of Conduct to all City, Town and Parish Councils in Somerset in April 2022 ( see link ), the Monitoring Officer, David Clark, working with the Somerset Council Standards Committee is looking to update their information on the position of your Council with its adopted Code of Conduct. Please could you complete the questions in the survey and submit your response by 8/9/23. This short survey should take no more than 5 minutes to... More
    Closed 22 September 2023
  • Gambling Policy Consultation

    Somerset Council (the Council) is reviewing its Gambling Policy – Statement of Principles. This must be reviewed every three years and the review includes a statutory consultation process. The consultation will run for 7 weeks. We welcome your comments. Somerset Council (the Council) is the licensing authority in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. It is empowered to administer the following within the county: - premises licences including... More
    Closed 22 September 2023
  • Litter Enforcement Trial

    As part of our corporate commitment to keep our streets and public spaces free from litter, we introduced a litter enforcement trial with EH Commercial Services Ltd in April 2022. The aim of the trial was to create a cleaner, safer environment for communities through public partnerships and ethical enforcement. This approach followed the best practice identified in the Government’s 2017 Litter Strategy for England . As part of the trial, educational measures have been... More
    Closed 14 August 2023
  • Taunton LCWIP

    Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) are focused, 10-year plans for developing major new safe cycling and walking routes in the county to help create greener, healthier and more active streets. They support the Government's ambition to make cycling and walking a more natural choice for shorter journeys and to double the levels of cycling by 2025. The plans have been developed in partnership with cycle campaign groups, district, town and parish councils, with the aim... More
    Closed 30 July 2023
  • Bridgwater LCWIP

    Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) are focused, 10-year plans for developing major new safe cycling and walking routes in the county to help create greener, healthier and more active streets. They support the Government's ambition to make cycling and walking a more natural choice for shorter journeys and to double the levels of cycling by 2025. The plans have been developed in partnership with cycle campaign groups, district, town and parish councils, with... More
    Closed 30 July 2023
  • Yeovil LCWIP

    Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) are focused, 10-year plans for developing major new safe cycling and walking routes in the county to help create greener, healthier and more active streets. They support the Government's ambition to make cycling and walking a more natural choice for shorter journeys and to double the levels of cycling by 2025. The plans have been developed in partnership with cycle campaign groups, district, town and parish councils, with the aim... More
    Closed 30 July 2023
  • Licensing Policy

    Somerset Council is reviewing its licensing policy. The Statement of Licensing Policy must be reviewed every five years and the review includes a statutory consultation process. This consultation will run for 6 weeks. We welcome your comments. Somerset Council (the council) is the licensing authority under the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act). It is empowered to administer the following in respect of the sale and/or supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and late-night... More
    Closed 17 July 2023
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