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Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Somerset
Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS's) are a new England-wide system of spatial strategies established by the Environment Act 2021. The main purpose of these strategies is to help reverse the ongoing decline of nature in England by establishing priorities for nature recovery and identify locations to create or improve habitat most likely to provide the greatest benefit for nature and the wider environment. Across England there are to be 48 Local Nature Recovery Strategies... MoreClosed 31 May 2024 -
Mendip Local Plan Part II Limited Update – Regulation 19
Somerset Council is updating the Mendip Local Plan Part II (Sites and Policies) Local Plan which identifies additional housing sites for development. This follows a Judicial Review of the Plan in 2022. A consultation was held in February 2024 which identified sites that could provide for 505 homes by 2029. The Council has now published a submission document with more detail on the additional sites with policies. The Submission Plan identifies nine sites, some of which have now been... MoreClosed 12 August 2024 -
Suicide Prevention Strategy Consultation
The Somerset Suicide Prevention Partnership has developed a new draft Multi-agency Suicide Prevention Strategy for Somerset. The strategy is based on the 8 priority areas for action described within the national suicide prevention strategy, published in September 2023. The suicide prevention partnership would like to consult on this draft strategy with local organisations and members of the public ahead of publishing the strategy in September 2024. The strategy... MoreCloses 9 September 2024 -
Taunton Transport Hub
The Taunton Transport Hub is a visionary project that will help improve the way people travel to and from the town. The hub will be located at the former bus station site, which is in the heart of Taunton and is now a prime spot for regeneration. The hub will offer a range of modern and sustainable transport options, including bus, coach, cycle and bike parking facilities. The hub will also feature attractive public spaces, green areas, links to the town centre and the River Tone. The... MoreCloses 17 September 2024 -
Somerset Homelessness Strategy Consultation
Homelessness can happen to anyone who finds themselves in a combination of challenging circumstances. As a new unitary authority formed in April 2023, one of Somerset Council’s first actions has been to review homelessness. This work is being done in association with the Somerset Homelessness Reduction Board, a multi-agency partnership dedicated to preventing homelessness and rough sleeping. Our housing system is under strain as... MoreCloses 23 September 2024 -
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26 Consultation
Background – our financial emergency In November 2023, Somerset Council declared a financial emergency due to the increasing costs of providing many services, including social care. We were able to set a budget for this coming financial year (2024-25) by taking a number of difficult decisions to find savings by reducing services or raising fees and charges. We also need to use £81.9m of one-off funding. This includes spending reserves (a... MoreCloses 1 October 2024 -
Otterhampton Primary - School Streets 2
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. The School Street at Otterhampton Primary School launched on Monday 3rd June 2024 and we are now seeking feedback on the trial scheme. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a... MoreCloses 3 December 2024 -
Staff Feedback Form on Digital Social Care Records
A Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) is the digital recording of care information and care received by an individual, within a social care setting, replacing traditional paper records. This is sometimes called an electronic care plan, electronic care record or electronic care management. The Digitising Social Care Records initiative is being managed by NHSEngland. The aim is to support those care providers to move to approved digital solutions. This has several benefits... MoreCloses 30 April 2025 -
Family Feedback Survey on Digital Social Care Records
A Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) is the digital recording of care information and care received by your relative, from their care provider, replacing traditional paper records. This is sometimes called an electronic care plan, electronic care record or electronic care management. This allows everyone involved in a person’s care to see appropriate information to help with that care. The Digitising Social Care Records initiative is being managed by NHSEngland. MoreCloses 30 April 2025 -
Somerset School Nurse Feedback
Knowing what you think of our service is always really helpful. It helps us to understand what we are doing right, and to improve where we haven't got things quite right. This is an anonymous survey, so you are not going to be asked for your name. Please Note: this site is not constantly monitored. If you would like to speak with a member of the School Nursing Team about your feedback, please use the Chat Health Support Line,... MoreCloses 2 May 2025 -
Somerset Youth Voice Survey
We’d love to hear your thoughts on shaping the future of sustainable transport in Somerset. Sustainable transport is transport that has low and zero emissions and is energy efficient such as; walking, cycling, wheeling, electric transport, and public transport. We’ve created this short survey, and your answers will help us to raise your voice and share your thoughts on what young people want and need. MoreCloses 31 July 2030 -
Somerset Tree Planting Register
Somerset Council published a 10 year Tree Strategy in June 2023 to enhance and protect Somerset trees and woodland across the county. Amongst its ambitious aims, the strategy sets out a plan for planting 240 hectares of new trees and woodlands each year across the county until 2033. From Somerset’s famous apple orchards to Exmoor’s mighty oaks, the aim is to increase the county’s tree coverage from its current 8% to the national average of 13% and more if possible. We... MoreCloses 31 January 2033 -
Somerset Health Visiting Service Family Feedback
Please take a few moments (about 5 minutes) to let us know about your recent experience with our Health Visiting Team. With your help, we'll use this information to develop our practice and improve our service offer. There are 12 short questions in total, plus an option at the end to leave your contact details if you would like to contribute to our ongoing service development. You do not have to give your name (optional) if you wish to remain anonymous, however, we do ask for the... MoreCloses 25 April 2034 -
Great Green Directory Application
The Great Green Directory is a one stop shop where Somerset residents can go to find local, sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses to help make eco and ethical choices when choosing products and services. The directory will be featured on our main Somerset Council website. If you are a local Eco-Business who would like to be listed in our new Great Green Directory, we would love you to be involved. Please fill out the details that follow. Businesses will... MoreCloses 30 November 2035
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