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Culture Recovery Fund enables new ranger roles at Ham Hill Country Park
10th Feb 2021
Funding from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has helped South Somerset District Council appoint three new rangers who will help keep ... Read More
Defibrillators in Yeovil Town
26th Jan 2021
Yeovil Town Council have set aside a budget of £9,000 to purchase defibrillators in Yeovil Town.
Yeovil Town Centre Window Artwork Project
25th Jan 2021
Love Yeovil have recently been awarded funding from South Somerset District Council to help brighten up Yeovil’s Town Centre.
Businesses urged to claim tier and lockdown grants
20th Jan 2021
Businesses in South Somerset are now able to apply for grant funding to support them through the current restrictions.
South Somerset District Council staff play their part in vaccine effort
20th Jan 2021
Staff from across South Somerset District Council are playing vital roles in supporting the roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations across the cou... Read More
Octagon Investment approved in principle
11th Jan 2021
Councillors have agreed in principle to proceed with plans to invest £23 million in arts and entertainment in South Somerset.
Yeovil E-Scooter trial is top performing in the UK
14th Dec 2020
The e-scooter trial awarded to SSDC by the Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Britain’s leading micro-mobility operator Zwi... Read More
New management for South Somerset leisure centres expected spring 2021
4th Dec 2020
New management for some of Yeovil's sport facilities
Five key changes you’ll see to Westminster Street as part of the Yeovil Refresh public realm improve
4th Dec 2020
Changes to Westminster Street in Yeovil
Yeovil town centre set for refresh with final public realm designs ready to be delivered
4th Dec 2020
Yeovil town centre is set to receive the highly anticipated transformational changes
Digital Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch On
3rd Dec 2020
We are delighted to bring you the 2020 Digital Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On.
https://youtu.be/z8BPNM46owI
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Impact of COVID-19 on town centres and we want your views!
23rd Nov 2020
In response to Government Guidance, temporary road closures were installed under emergency powers to enable active travel and social distanc... Read More