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Village Enhancement Scheme (VES) Residents Meeting
We are writing to formally invite you to one of our residents’ meetings, which will be held on the following dates and times: Puriton Village Hall, Thursday 27 August – 6pm.Woolavington Village Hall, Friday 28
VACANCY FOR CARETAKER/CLEANER
Part-time – 22 hours per week Monday – Thursday 7.30am – Midday and Friday 7.30am – 11.30am (some flexibility required for locking up out of hours) Salary: Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13, £27,694 –
Hosepipe Ban
Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban after months of unprecedented dry weather, heatwaves and a continued lack of rain forecast, which has led to sustained high demand for water. They have taken this decision after more than 40 days
Town Council Vacancy for a 6 Month Temporary Part Time Customer Service Administrator
Part-Time (10 Hours) – 6 Month Temporary Fixed Term Customer Service Administrator Grade SCP10, £27,694 Per Annum Pro-Rata Thursday 0900-1500 and Friday 0900-1300 (£3,634.50 pro rata for the fixed term) Are you friendly, efficient and
Temporary limit on fridge and freezer recycling
During August, Somerset recycling sites will only accept one fridge, freezer or other cooling appliance per household because of a national shortage of specialist reprocessing capacity. Residents are asked to hold off bringing these items
Battery fires prompt safety warning. Think before you bin.
We’ve teamed up with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue to urge everyone to dispose of batteries, vapes and electrical items correctly after a rise in fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in waste collections and
Collection changes for August bank holiday
Collections will be a day later during the week beginning Monday 31 August. Usual collection day Revised collection day Monday 31 August Tuesday 1 September Tuesday 1 September Wednesday 2 September Wednesday 2 September Thursday
Town Council Vacancy for Estates Manager
We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service provision. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of
King Charles III England Coast Path
This is an update on the third 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge Walk taking place on 19th to 26th September. There are still have a small number of tickets available on most of the
Your voice matters: consultation opens on Council Tax Reduction changes
Somerset residents are encouraged to have their say on potential changes to the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for working age adults on low incomes. In December 2025, the Council agreed its CTR scheme for the year 2026/27 for working-age