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Network Rail- Upcoming Line Closure- Heart of Wessex Line- February & March 2023
29th January 2023
Network Rail- Upcoming Line Closure
SWP Briefing January 2023
12th January 2023
SWP Briefing January 2023: Collections back to usual schedules, upholstered household seating at recycling sites, Fix it in 2023, Schools Against Waste
Press Release - What is Dry January, and what are the benefits?
8th January 2023
Press release For immediate release What is Dry January, and what are the benefits? January is often a time when people are looking to introduce healthy habits and make positive lifestyle changes. After enjoying a drink or two over the Christmas period, ‘Dry January’, now in its tenth year, sees thousands across the country give up alcohol for a month. People can download an app to track their units, money and calories saved, plus many more features, or they can sign up at…
Press Release - Stay well and protect your loved ones this Christmas
24th December 2022
Press release For immediate release Stay well and protect your loved ones this Christmas Somerset County Council’s Director of Public Health is urging people to take action to prevent the spread of infections within our families and communities, especially as we meet up for Christmas. Group A Strep infections have increased unseasonably both nationally and locally here in Somerset. Just like flu and Covid-19, strep A is a respiratory infection and can be prevented using basic hygiene…
Press release - Look out for the signs of domestic abuse this Christmas
21st December 2022
Press release For immediate release Look out for the signs of domestic abuse this Christmas As part of the ‘16 Days of Action on Domestic Abuse Campaign’, Somerset County Council is urging friends and family to be vigilant and stand up to domestic abuse. The international campaign, which runs from 25 November to 10 December, highlights the need for everyone to call out domestic abuse and act if they think someone is experiencing it. Domestic abuse is defined as ‘any incident or pattern…
Press Release - People in Somerset are challenged to ditch the booze and ‘Try Dry’ this January
21st December 2022
Press release For immediate release People in Somerset are challenged to ditch the booze and ‘Try Dry’ this January Just thirty-one days without alcohol can positively impact on health - improving sleep, boosting energy, reducing anxiety, and saving money, to name just a few of the benefits. That’s why this year, Somerset County Council is encouraging residents and employees to sign up to Dry January and discover the many benefits of going alcohol-free, including the financial…