STAFF working for Taunton Deane and West Somerset councils pulled together to provide Christmas cheer for those in need.

The One Team of staff collected essential items and festive treats for Taunton Foodbank and the West Somerset Food Cupboard.

Mayor of Taunton Deane Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey and chairman of West Somerset Council Cllr Bruce Heywood made the appeal their Christmas good cause and both were delighted with the response.

Staff, who work for both councils as a single team, raise money throughout the year for a wide range of good causes including Children in Need, Cancer Research and Kidscape.