萨默塞特理事会赢得2个2026年地方政府纪事奖,获得促进和青年就业方案的提名。 Somerset Council wins two 2026 Local Government Chronicle Award nominations for fostering and youth employment programs.

萨默塞特理事会是2个2026年地方政府纪事奖的决赛者。 Somerset Council is a finalist in two 2026 Local Government Chronicle Awards. 它被提名参加“我们的故事”国际年运动, 这是一项利用真实故事解决全国缺乏寄养照料者问题的促进行动。 It's nominated for Campaign of the Year for "Our Story," a fostering initiative using real stories to address a national shortage of foster carers. 该委员会还在"想象可能性"的多样性和包容性中入围, 这一计划每年帮助100多名有特殊需求的年轻人通过15个实习进入就业, 克服农村障碍. The council is also shortlisted for Diversity and Inclusion for "Imagine the Possibilities," a program helping over 100 young people with special needs transition into employment annually through 15 internships, overcoming rural barriers. 独立研究表明,该方案改善福利并减少对公共服务的依赖。 Independent research shows the program improves wellbeing and reduces public service reliance. 成功可归功于强大的社区、学校和雇主伙伴关系。 Success is attributed to strong community, school, and employer partnerships.