Somerset Council

Somerset Council has acknowledged the Government’s decision to issue a Best Value Notice to the authority. The Council recognises the seriousness of this step. A Best Value Notice is a formal, non-statutory improvement and assurance process through which Government monitors progress against agreed improvement plans. Simply, it means the Government wants evidence that the Counci...

Joint press release issued on behalf of Avon and Somerset Police.

Victims of domestic abuse and violence are being offered enhanced support during the 2026 World Cup.

Our officers are attending some reports of domestic abuse in partnership with Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) who are specially trained to support victims of domestic abuse ...

18 young people from Somerset are celebrating after an impressive performance at a national football tournament led to 2 players being selected to represent England in a match against Wales later this year. The group, made up of young people in care and care leavers from Somerset, travelled to Milton Keynes to take part in the

Somerset Council has agreed a £5.3 million investment over the next two years to strengthen support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The funding will be used to increase capacity across SEND services, help reduce delays in Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), improve the timeliness of Education, Health and C...

Somerset’s SEND Reform Plan has now been submitted to the Department for Education, marking an important step in improving support for children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The plan sets out a vision for a more inclusive and joined-up SEND system, with earlier identification of needs, better access to support, and more child...