Somerset Council Services | Care, Schools, Roads & Waste
Overview
Welcome to the official page for Somerset Council. We provide a wide range of local services that support residents, families, communities and businesses across Somerset.
Our aim is simple: to help build a fairer, greener and more resilient Somerset. We want Somerset to be a place where people can thrive, feel safe, and access the support they need. We focus on listening to local people, working with partners, and protecting those who are most vulnerable.
What we do for the community
Somerset Council delivers services that help people at every stage of life, including:
- Adult social care: Support for older people and adults who need care and support.
- Children and families: Safeguarding, support for families, and services that help children thrive.
- Education and SEND: Help for schools, education services, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Roads and transport: Highway maintenance, road safety, public rights of way, and transport planning.
- Waste and recycling: Local waste services and recycling support to help keep communities clean.
- Planning and development: Planning services that shape growth and protect Somerset’s places and landscapes.
- Housing and community support: Work with partners to support housing needs and strengthen local communities.
- Public health and wellbeing: Support that helps improve health outcomes and reduce inequality.
Our priorities
We are working to:
Use public money wisely and deliver value for residents
Reduce inequality and improve access to support
Protect the environment and support greener living
Strengthen local services and help communities stay connected
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Industry
Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
