Council sets out budget proposals

South Somerset District Council is proposing to set a balanced budget for the year ahead with no cuts to services. Article from January 2018.

Planning: What you need to know about accessing the service

South Somerset District Council's Planning service deals with an around 2,000 planning applications each year, meaning that the team of planners and admin support are quite a busy team!

Women across South Somerset can be In It Together

With over 2,500 women taking part in sporting activities in the past three years, South Somerset District Council's In It Together project has certainly had a real impact on many women's lives.

Partnership unveiled to fuel Somerset’s rural communities

Homeowners and tenants across Somerset can save money each and every time they fill-up their oil tanks thanks to the improved fuel syndicate launched by The Community Council for Somerset (CCS) in partnership with AF Affinity Limited.

Walk the commemorative First World War walk with the Community Heritage Access Centre team

In the year that marks a century since the end of the First World War, South Somerset District Council (SSDC) would like to invite people to join in a guided walk around Yeovil town centre.

Communities invited to apply for grant to help reduce carbon footprint and use of fossil fuels

South Somerset Community Energy Society (SSCES) is pleased to invite the communities of South Somerset who are working to reduce their carbon footprint and their use of fossil fuels to apply for a grant.

Cartgate Tourist Information Centre sees fantastic advertising opportunities installed

Cartgate Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has recently installed two 49" HDTV screens providing a fantastic opportunity to promote South Somerset and the neighbouring districts as a tourism destination.

Finances at South Somerset District Council are secure as Transformation continues

The finances at South Somerset District Council (SSDC) have been given a clean bill of health as it moves through one of the most ambitious transformations in its history

Bees Needs award for Ham Hill Country Park

Rangers from South Somerset District Council's Ham Hill Country Park have picked up a 'Bees Needs' award from Keep Britain Tidy, in conjunction with DEFRA, for the work they do to encourage the rare Shrill carder bumblebee to colonise at the site.

Council grant to aid the delivery of Yeovil town centre events

South Somerset District Council Area South Committee has awarded the Love Yeovil Marketing Group (LYMG) a grant of £7,500 which will assist in the delivery of events in the town centre.