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On Saturday we visited Taunton’s
#AfterLife
bench in memory of all those impacted by suicide as part of our ‘Walk for a Life’. We laid flowers to remember loved ones, and took a moment to reflect and remember that hope really is everything.
@rickygervais
👇
📣 Final results at Somerset County Council. Liberal Democrats assume control with 61 seats. Conservatives second largest party with 36 seats. 🗳
To find out more details about the election results, visit:
#SomersetVotes
In case you missed it. Hot Fuzz triumphed in the World Cup of Somerset
#WCoSomerset
on
#SomersetDay
We saw 1,000s of people sharing their passion for this great county. If you're not from these parts - it's a great place to visit
@VisitSomerset
& work
PPE arrived in Somerset today! We’re delivering ASAP to those with the highest need – please be patient and we’ll be in touch. We still need more PPE to ensure critical services across Somerset can be safely delivered by staff. Are you a business who can help? Phone 0300 790 6275
If any family needs urgent food supplies this school holiday - please contact the Coronavirus helpline (0300 790 6275). We'll also be giving more school holiday support with a £125,000 scheme to provide crucial meals. Read more at
We are very proud of our fantastic school leaders and teachers in Somerset and would like to thank them for all they continue to do in these challenging times. (2/2)
Good morning, Somerset! ☀
As the sun rises on a brand new day, you're also waking up with a new
#SomersetCouncil
! 👋
We can't wait to build you a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset that cares for the most vulnerable and listens to you.
Chair of Somerset County Council, Cllr Mike Best, said:
“On behalf of our residents, Somerset County Council offers deepest sympathies to the Royal family on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. (1/2)
Happy
#SomersetDay
everyone! We may be biased… but we think Somerset is the best. 🚜
We've got the countryside, the food, the music, the history… and the CIDER! We'll be celebrating some of those things today. What's your favourite thing about Somerset? 🤔
#SomersetTreasures
Happy
#SomersetDay
everyone! For info about events today & over the weekend visit Don’t forget to vote in the World Cup of Somerset
#WCoSomerset
after 7.30am & help celebrate some of the great things about the county
@SomersetDay1
@VisitSomerset
The Ukraine flag is flying outside County Hall this week in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the current situation there.
Big shout out to the refuse collectors who are still working really hard to collect waste and recycling around the county! 👏
We all really appreciate your hard work - thank you for all you're doing!
@SomersetWaste
#SomersetTogether
#SomersetProud
⚠ The Government has announced that from 26th December, Somerset will be in TIER 3️⃣: VERY HIGH ALERT.
This means:
🏡 No mixing of households indoors
6️⃣ Rule of 6 outdoors in SOME public spaces
🍺 Hospitality closed unless takeaway, drive-through or delivery is an option.
The Knife Angel has arrived in
#Somerset
.
Please join us for the opening ceremony tomorrow at 1pm outside the Market House in
#Taunton
.
Learn more about the Knife Angel here:
Big shout out to the care staff at Court House Retirement Home this week. They've moved in for the foreseeable future, away from their own families, in order to shield and protect their vulnerable elderly residents.
That certainly deserves a Somerset Superhero shout out! 👏👏
Let's say thank you👏👏 to our amazing schools and education staff -"You're why critical workers across the country continue to deliver the crucial frontline services central to our national effort to tackle COVID-19"
@GavinWilliamson
#SomersetProud
Flags are flying as a new era dawns in Somerset today (Sat 1 April) with the official launch of
#SomersetCouncil
.
The new, single council’s logo features on flags that are flying at council offices in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton and Yeovil.
👉
Our Children and Young People's Services have been rated as "Good" across the board in a review by Ofsted.
We are committed to driving up standards for Somerset's children and we're so proud of the significant progress that's been made.
Full details:
Here's the latest at 2pm!
Thanks for your patience with the website, it's back up and running now.
To find out more details about the election results as they happen, visit:
We like others are proud to promote a range of
#LGBT
history events in Feb. Drag Queen Story Time have successfully run events in libraries elsewhere, educating children to imagine a world where people are free to present as they wish
#SomersetDiverseCommunities
.
The flag at County Hall is flying at half-mast today in memory of
@captaintommoore
who sadly passed away yesterday.
He was a beacon of hope and light during these dark times, lifting the nation when we needed it most. Thank you
#CaptainSirTomMoore
❤
A momentous day for Somerset!
Plans for a gigafactory producing EV batteries to be built in Puriton, nr Bridgwater, have been confirmed, creating thousands of jobs and putting Somerset at the centre of the UK’s green energy revolution.
Full story 👉
2m is the equivalent to the length of one cow! 🐄
When out and about with anyone outside your household leave a cows distance between you!
Don't let this go in one ear and out the udder! Social distancing helps to
#StopTheSpread
👍
#KeepYourDistance
#ThursdayThoughts
A huge thank you to everyone who is out volunteering at the moment. We've put together some helpful advice and resources to help everyone stay safe, so whether you're volunteering or receiving help, please give it a read:
‘It wasn’t worth it. No war is worth it. No war is worth the loss of a couple of lives let alone thousands’ – wise words by
#WW1s
‘Last Tommy’, Somerset’s Harry Patch who died aged 111, remembered forever at
@LochnagarCrater
in France’s
#Somme
#RemembranceSunday
#LestWeForget
Are you ready to celebrate Somerset Day on 11 May?
#SomersetDay
is a chance to celebrate Somerset and all it has to offer, from stunning countryside, historic cities and the rich heritage of the county
Learn more 👉
⚠The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice and snow from 6pm tonight. With that in mind, as well as the recent rainfall and flooding, we want to remind people, and especially children, not to walk in standing water or on or near ice - both can be extremely dangerous.
Wow! We’ve been shortlisted for not one, not two, but THREE
@TheMJAwards
in recognition of work we’ve done during the pandemic!
Massive congratulations to all involved, particularly our partners
@RuralSomerset
!
More here:
#SomersetFTW
!
#MJAwards21
28th June marks the anniversary for the start of the Stonewall Riots. This was the fundamental turning point for Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual rights across the world.
We'll be flying the Progressive Rainbow flag at County Hall for the remainder of the month.
Great work by our procurement team who have sourced the following PPE in recent weeks:
😷750,000 masks/googles
🧤400,000 gloves
👚250,000 aprons/gowns
🧴3,000l sanitiser gel
🧻22,000 wipes
For distribution to
#Somerset
carers and key workers. Thanks to all who have helped 👊
Pharmacy staff have been working so hard over the last few weeks, increasing deliveries & working long hours to ensure that everyone gets the medicine they need.
Thank you for everything you're doing, you all deserve a Somerset Superhero shout out! 👏👏
#SomersetProud
Business as usual for our dedicated social workers. Undaunted by the snow and ice Katrina McJannet and colleague Maxine Morgan used a sledge to get to work - Maxine drew the short straw and did the pulling...
@SocialWorkToday
@GdnSocialCare
@socialworkaward
@bbcpointswest
“When this is over, we must never underestimate the value that social care offers society, not only in times of crisis, but every single day, in caring for our most vulnerable.”
Families and carers plight brought under the spotlight in hard hitting
@bbcpanorama
tonight. Get in touch if you are a carer and need help and support in
#Somerset
#crisisincare
When you find out that
#Wells
has been named as the UK's top tourist destination 🎉
This beautiful Somerset city scored five stars for attractiveness and tourist attractions in a Which? survey of inland towns and villages.
Read more 👉
We are providing two face-to-face models across Somerset as part of Somerset Council.
These are:
🔷 Customer Service Points
🔷 Customer Access Points
You can find out where these service and access points are below 👇
Somerset has been singled out for national praise thanks to the County Council’s exemplary support of communities and care providers, its willingness to pioneer change – and its response during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Massive thanks to all our care providers. Gone above & beyond to get care where it's needed. Here's one from
@SomersetCare
with an Exmoor Ranger who has been helping them reach isolated people. Awesome work!
@ExmoorNP
@CommunityCare
@LGAcomms
"We have fantastic care homes, nursing homes and domiciliary services. But what we don't have, is enough staff."
Our care sector is facing unprecedented pressure. Can you help?
Find vacancies near you 👉
@somersetccg
@SomersetFT
We want to say a
#SomersetShoutOut
to Village Agent Kirsten Rushby, who was called about a vulnerable and isolated older person living in Cheddar by a concerned friend. Within 24 hours, she'd organised food vouchers, furniture and mental health support.
@RuralSomerset
Latest update on seats won so far. Remember a party needs 56 seats for a majority.
To find out more details about the election results as they happen, visit:
Let's warm you up for Somerset's biggest ever quiz!
Below we've written the names of 4 Somerset towns using Emoji's… how many can you guess?
We'll be revealing the answer in the comments at the end of the day so make sure you check back!
#SomersetDay
@Somerset_Day
We’re joining forces with local
#NHS
partners to pilot a scheme basing a social worker in the A&E departments at Somerset’s two major hospitals –
@MusgrovePark
in Taunton and
@YeovilHospital
It was a very exciting last day before half-term for the students and staff
@FairmeadYeovil
special school as HRH The Princess Royal officially opened their new £6.85m Sycamore Building.
Read all about it and see some photos here 👇
@RoyalFamily