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Fixing of maximum taxi fares
Changes to maximum taxi fares The cost of using a hackney carriage, more commonly known as a ‘taxi’, depends on when and how far you travel. The total cost is referred to as a ‘fare’ and is calculated on an electronic meter installed in the vehicle. As well as licensing taxi drivers and vehicles, the Council can set the maximum that they can charge. The main charge is normally for the distance i.e. the further you go, the higher... MoreClosed 20 March 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 3 April 2024 -
Mendip Local Plan Part II Limited Update - Regulation 18
Background The Somerset Development Plan relating to the former Mendip District Council area currently includes the Mendip Local Plan Part I 2006 – 2029 (LPP1) which was adopted 15 December 2014 and Local Plan Part II (LPP2) which was adopted in December 2021. Following a Judicial Review of the LPP2, the High Court ordered the deletion of five site allocations on 16 December 2022 and required that the Council review and reconsider allocations to meet the district... MoreClosed 12 April 2024 -
West Buckland Housing Needs Consultation
This Housing Needs Survey is being conducted for the parish of West Buckland by Somerset Council. The consultation will provide essential information on the housing needs of local West Buckland residents. The consultation is open from the 4th March until the 14 th April 2024. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you have any questions please contact: housingenabling@somerset.gov.uk MoreClosed 22 April 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 25 April 2024 -
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,... MoreOpened 3 May 2024 -
New Alternative Provision Free School - 1st site Misterton
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust has been invited by the Department for Education (DfE) to operate a new Alternative Provision Free School in Somerset. Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust has been formed as part of a Strategic Partnership between The Shaw Trust Charity, Somerset Foundation Trust (NHS) and Somerset Council to support young people at risk of needing inpatient hospital support from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or children in the care... MoreClosed 21 May 2024 -
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 -
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... MoreOpened 3 June 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... MoreOpened 28 June 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... MoreOpened 22 July 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... MoreOpened 23 July 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... MoreOpened 24 July 2024
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