Author: Simon Pritchard

We are continuing to see impacts following heavy rainfall from Storms Eowyn and Herminia. For the latest situation, please continue to use our Check-for-Flooding service: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/. Rainfall totals over the weekend were an average of 30-40mm across Wessex and some

Wessex Water is planning a major investment of almost £200,000 to reinforce water mains in Milborne Port. This project will involve adding more capacity to the network, including replacing sections of the ageing main with new plastic pipes, to ensure

Bus routes in Somerset are currently under threat.  Somerset’s buses are vulnerable because Somerset Council has long spent far less on supporting buses than do our neighbouring rural councils.  Last year, two thirds of elected Somerset councillors made a commitment

South Somerset District Council has produced a directory of internet service providers in the area. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, our broadband connections have continued to be a priority in our lives and are incredibly important to our local communities. We

The Coronavirus pandemic has thrown up a digital divide for many people, which is excluding them from vital home education and social support due to a lack of suitable IT equipment at home. But the burden has not fallen on

All household kerbside collections – recycling, rubbish and garden waste – will begin at 6am, rather than the previous 7am, from Monday 1 February.The aim is to step up staff and customer safety while ensuring waste services are maintained despite

The Census is a ten-yearly survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. This year for

New housing measures will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 14 December. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-national-prevention-zone-declared The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following