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📣 Somerset's five councils have now become one. This account is no longer active and will not be monitored, but you can follow the new #SomersetCouncil account here 👉 @SomersetCouncil
This account is no longer being used Make sure you're following Somerset Council @SomersetCouncil

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From tomorrow all waste services are part of #SomersetCouncil It's a fond farewell to SWP by name, but you shouldn't see any change other than website info moving to somerset.gov.uk/waste We're staying put on Twitter & Facebook 🙂 @somersetcouncil @SWTCouncil @MendipCouncil
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From tomorrow all five councils in Somerset will be replaced by a single #SomersetCouncil - this is often referred to as vesting day. Here's what you need to know about any changes before the big day! 🎉
What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

ALT What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collections. Your local library. Your child's school. The care you receive.

ALT Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collections. Your local library. Your child's school. The care you receive.

Will change: Single website and phone number. Some road signs will change gradually. Council branding.

ALT Will change: Single website and phone number. Some road signs will change gradually. Council branding.

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2️⃣ Days to go until #SomersetCouncil is fully operational! Make sure you're following what will be the new #SomersetCouncil Twitter account over at @SomersetCouncil
2 days to go. Delivering your new Somerset Council on 1st April 2023. Somerset Council.

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A single number. A single website. Your Somerset Council launches this week! 🚀 On 1st April 2023, 5️⃣ councils become 1️⃣. The new council plan outlines some key priorities, one of which is being a greener, more sustainable Somerset 💚 Find out more 👉 somersetnewsroom.com/2023/03…
A greener more sustainable Somerset. The new council presents us with a fantastic opportunity to lead the transition to zero carbon. Addressing both the climate and ecological emergencies will be at the heart of our decision making.

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#Mendip staff celebrate raising £1,000 for their Charity of the Year, @OrchardValeT 🥳 Learn more here 👉 bit.ly/42IWIFT
Mendip staff standing outside council offices in Shepton Mallet with a sign that says '£1000' and the Orchard Vale Trust logo.

ALT Mendip staff standing outside council offices in Shepton Mallet with a sign that says '£1000' and the Orchard Vale Trust logo.

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The new #SomersetCouncil will be operational THIS WEEK, on 1st April 2023. 5️⃣ Councils will be replaced by 1️⃣, giving Somerset a stronger voice and a bigger impact on the issues affecting people's lives. Here's what you need to know about what will change on the day! 📃✏️✅
What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

ALT What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

Will change: Single website and phone number Some road signs will change gradually Council branding

ALT Will change: Single website and phone number Some road signs will change gradually Council branding

Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collection Your local library Your child's school The care you receive

ALT Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collection Your local library Your child's school The care you receive

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Please be aware that the #Frome Council Access Point (CAP) will open 30 minutes later at 10am tomorrow (29 March) and all other CAPs will open 1.5hrs later that same day. See full opening times here: mendip.gov.uk/councilaccessp…
Council Access Points (CAPs) will open later than normal on 22 February 2022

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5️⃣ days until Somerset has a stronger voice with a single #SomersetCouncil! A single number. A Single website. Your Somerset Council! 🚀
Benefits One point of contact Avoids duplication One powerful voice Investment in services Serving our communities

ALT Benefits One point of contact Avoids duplication One powerful voice Investment in services Serving our communities

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⚠️ Important info for users of the A361 between #Shepton and #Nunney - road closed tonight for safety repairs ⚠️
Travel Somerset@TravelSomerset23 Mar 2023
‼️Urgent update folks! closure tonight on the A361 between Shepton Mallet and Nunney. This is to repair a safety defect. The closure will be in place from 6.30pm tonight to 6.30am tomorrow. A signed diversion will be in place.
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❓"On 1st April 2023, when the new #SomersetCouncil becomes operational, which social media channels should I be following?"❓ On Twitter, make sure you're following @SomersetCouncil. On the 1st of April it will be rebranded, and the district accounts will become inactive 🚫⏰
1 week to go Delivering your new Somerset Council on 1st April 2023 Somerset Council logo

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We're so excited to see this community film project coming together 🤩🎬 Supported through the #Mendip Communities Fund, there will be an outdoor screening in #Wells on Sunday 16 March 📽️🍿☕ For more info, and how to book 👇
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Condolences: Cllr John Greenhalgh, Mendip District Council - "a dedicated long-standing servant of his community". Cllr Ros Wyke, Leader of MDC and Cllr Tom Killen, Conservative Group Leader and Mendip District Councillor, pay tribute here 👉 bit.ly/3n0mqVY
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Somerset's 5️⃣ councils will become 1️⃣ NEXT WEEK! 📅 #SomersetCouncil is nearly here - vesting day is on 1st April 2023. Find out more about the new Somerset Council 👉 newsomersetcouncil.org.uk/
1 week to go Delivering your new Somerset Council on 1st April 2023 Somerset Council logo

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Mendip District Council retweeted
Glastonbury Town Deal@GlastonburyTD20 Mar 2023
Around 200 people attended the latest Glastonbury Town Deal community event, getting an update on how the £23.6million government funding will be invested in the town. The event highlighted the scope and synergy of Glastonbury Town Deal projects. ⬇️ glastonburytowndeal.co.uk/ev…
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On the 1st of April you'll notice a few changes as Somerset's 5️⃣ Councils will be replaced by 1️⃣. Our positive vision is to build a fairer, greener, flourishing and resilient county, a listening council, that cares for its residents, their health and wellbeing 🌱⚖️💜
Council Plan. Somerset Council logo. A greener more sustainable Somerset. A healthy and caring Somerset. A fairer, ambitious Somerset. A flourishing and resilient Somerset.

ALT Council Plan. Somerset Council logo. A greener more sustainable Somerset. A healthy and caring Somerset. A fairer, ambitious Somerset. A flourishing and resilient Somerset.

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Mendip District Council retweeted
Cabinet Office
@cabinetofficeuk19 Mar 2023
What does the alert look and sound like? 🚨 Emergency Alerts will appear on the home screen of your device and you will hear a loud siren-like sound and feel a vibration for up to 10 seconds. Watch the video below 📽️👇
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Mendip District Council retweeted
Better Health
@BetterHealthNHS20 Mar 2023
Getting active is great for your health, but do you know all of the reasons why? As well as reducing your risk of serious diseases, exercise can also: 🛌 Improve your sleep 😌 Clear your mind 🏃 Boost your energy 🤸‍♀️ Help with back or joint pain nhs.uk/better-health/get-act…
Image of a black woman in gym-wear wearing pink headphones, stretching her arms upwards. Better Health logo is in the top left corner. NHS logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Image of a black woman in gym-wear wearing pink headphones, stretching her arms upwards. Better Health logo is in the top left corner. NHS logo is in the top right corner.

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You may have seen us talking about #VestingDay a lot over the last couple of weeks, but do you know what it is? 📅🤔 Vesting Day is the day that #SomersetCouncil comes into being, it's happening on the 1st April 2023 and here's what will and won't change on the day! 🤝
What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

ALT What will and won't change on 1st April 2023

Will change: Single website and phone number, some road signs will change gradually, council branding

ALT Will change: Single website and phone number, some road signs will change gradually, council branding

Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collections, your local library, your child's school, the care you receive.

ALT Won't change: Your waste, recycling and green waste collections, your local library, your child's school, the care you receive.

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The meeting of Planning Board will take place tonight at 6pm at the #Mendip District Council Offices, #SheptonMallet 📌 View the agenda or access the live stream here 👉 ow.ly/up9o50MWTBe
"Planning Board starts at 6pm" and an icon of a house.

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