Get an insider's view of how a newly formed town council has built capacity, delivered services, and shaped its community in just 1,000 days. This exclusive study tour offers the chance to connect with the people behind the scenes while exploring key sites and learning from Taunton's innovative strategies and initiatives.
Tour highlights
🏛️ Tour Taunton Town Centre, including the council-funded Brewhouse Theatre, Museum of Somerset, transport hub, public toilets, and walk through Goodlands Gardens and French Weir Park.
👥 Gain insights into how the council identifies community needs and engages young people, including through the Citizens UK Safety Measures Project.
🌳 Hear how the council manages parks and open spaces, including its three Green Flag parks: Comeytrowe, French Weir, and Victoria Park.
📑 Explore the council's key strategies and initiatives, including the Arts and Culture Strategy, Climate and Ecological Emergency Plan, anti-social behaviour measures, CCTV, street marshals, and engagement with hard-to-reach groups.
🎉 Learn how the council worked in partnership to deliver the Taunton Together Festival, celebrating diversity, arts, culture, and community.
🌍 Discover how the council achieved town of sanctuary status, demonstrating its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive community for those seeking sanctuary from conflict, persecution, or fear of personal safety.
👩💼 See how the council has built a dedicated team delivering for Taunton, guided by a personnel strategy ensuring the right resources and skills, including recruitment through apprenticeship fairs, work experience, and T Levels.
🛠️ Tour the council's recently refurbished depot, now a base for maintenance, facilities, and open spaces teams, along with modern office space for supporting staff.