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There will be temporary traffic lights on Wembdon Road near Coronation Road on Sunday 9th November from 8am to 4pm. Openreach will be carrying out “utility asset works”.

This information was provided by Causeway one.network and is believed to be accurate. However, roadworks may sometimes be deferred to a later date, without explanation.

A range of support is available to help Somerset residents struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis this winter.

Somerset Council is again distributing funds from the Household Support Fund in partnership with local charities and community groups to offer a broad selection of essential free support measures for local people.
The Government has given Somerset Council £6.74m to spend between April 2025 and March 2026. They distribute these funds, called the Household Support Fund, with the aim to provide immediate, practical help during a time when many are facing financial hardship.
Whether it’s food vouchers for children, help with fuel bills, or support for older residents and those with disabilities, the fund ensures that people can access essentials with dignity and ease. It’s not just about crisis support – it’s about preventing deeper struggles, reducing stress, and helping people stay well, warm, and connected through the colder season.
They’ve built this year’s programme around what they know works – thanks to feedback from their partners, data from previous rounds, and the voices of their communities.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming:

• Free School Meal vouchers during school holidays
• Food, fuel, and essential items available through an online portal
• Emergency grants for crisis situations, hospital discharge support, and council tax relief
• Specialist advice and outreach from trusted partners like Age UK, Citizens Advice Somerset, and SASP and Thrive
• Community hubs offering warm spaces, meals, budgeting support, and more

They’ve made sure the programme is inclusive, with outreach being targeted in areas of deprivation and rural isolation as well as town-centre locations, and support being available both online and in-person to suit all preferences and schedules.
Their website provides comprehensive information on the various schemes, eligibility criteria, and how to apply. All Somerset residents, including individuals and families, are encouraged to explore the support available.

For more information and to access the full range of offers, visit: www.somerset.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support.

Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on the county’s first Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The consultation runs until 31st October.

Take part in the consultation.

The draft strategy sets out priorities for nature’s recovery and maps Somerset’s most valuable areas for wildlife. It identifies opportunities to improve habitats, and to deliver wider environmental benefits.

Find out more about it, and have your say in shaping the Strategy.

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There will be three-way temporary traffic lights on Wembdon Road on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th October near Provident Place. Wessex Water will be replacing a stop tap.

This information was provided by Causeway one.network and is believed to be accurate. However, roadworks may sometimes be deferred to a later date, without explanation.

There will be temporary traffic lights on Homberg Way on Monday 13th October from 09:30 to 15:30. The work will take place near the pedestrian crossing between Oak Apple Drive and Meadowlands. Contractors for Somerset Council will be recutting damaged traffic signal loops.

This information was provided by Causeway one.network and is believed to be accurate. However, roadworks may sometimes be deferred to a later date, without explanation.

Unfortunately it was not possible for us to carry out the software update on Sunday, so it will now take place on Tuesday 7th October.

From around 2pm tomorrow (Tuesday) our website will be unavailable while a software update is carried out. The work is not expected to take very long.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

From around 10:00 on Sunday morning, 5th October, our website will be unavailable while a software update is carried out. The work is not expected to take very long.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.