SOMERSET County Council and Somerset West and Taunton Council have both achieved the shortlist for a prestigious regional award.
The award was in recognition of their work to help and support the local small business community.
Both Councils joined the majority of councils in the South West who entered the inaugural Local Government awards and were shortlisted for regional success in the Future Ready category.
Local authorities from all across England – including North Somerset, Somerset County Council and all four district councils responded to the call when FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) launched their inaugural Local Government awards.
At Friday’s virtual online final both Somerset West and Taunton and Somerset County Councils were revealed as being on the South West regional shortlist.
From that category, it was East Devon Council who eventually won, and they also went on to battle for the national title on the day.
FSB Development Manager for Somerset and Wiltshire, Ruth Lambert, said they are very pleased that the hard work of both councils has been put in the spotlight.
“The standard and range of entries was so strong in this region that to make the shortlist bestows great credit on them and I am pleased to see their efforts have been recognised.
“We now look forward to continuing to work with them - and all our other local councils - to ensure we have a vibrant and strong local SME community.”
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