Local electoral arrangements finalised for South Somerset District Council

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for South Somerset District Council.

Sale of Grade II listed building allows for investment opportunity

An historic barn could be given new life after it was sold by South Somerset District Council to a local resident.

New village hall opened in Tintinhull by actress Sarah Parish

A grant from South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has helped with the building of a brand new hall in the village of Tintinhull. The hall was officially opened by actress Sarah Parish on Saturday 28 April.

District Council grant enables Theatre expansion

A grant from South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has helped Ilminster Warehouse Theatre to purchase the building next door as part of the theatre's expansion programme.

First steps taken into ownership of renewable energy with investment into one of UK’s most advanced battery energy storage facilities

Somerset will be at the cutting edge of renewable energy storage thanks to a significant investment in a major new project by South Somerset District Council.

Joint Council Statement from the Leaders: Working together for the communities of Somerset

On Wednesday 2 May 2018, Somerset County Council announced that it intended to start a conversation with the district councils and other partners to explore whether a unitary model of local government could be a better way to deliver public services

40 years of public service honoured

South Somerset District Council has recognised the contribution of Patrick Palmer to the community of South Somerset, by appointing him an Honorary Alderman

South Somerset District Council keeps your data secure following GDPR introduction

Users of South Somerset District Council's (SSDC) services can feel safe in the knowledge that the District Council has taken steps to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) introduction, which happens today (25 May 2018).

Appointment of Member Level Bodies for 2018/19

At South Somerset District Council's annual Full Council meeting on Thursday 17 May, district councillors decided who will be appointed to the different committees at the council.

Digital High Street Grants for South Somerset’s Market Towns

South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is offering help for small businesses to improve their profile on the internet and encourage more visitors into town centres.