Mendip District Council is to freeze council tax for the fourth year running and will continue to provide all of its key frontline services, despite another reduction in government funding. Councillors at last night’s (Thursday 21st February) Full Council meeting approved the council’s Medium Term Financial Plan and Resource Strategy. Full Story: Read More
Blow to Yeovil Rec campaigners as inspector gives hockey scheme green light | This is Somerset
Building works on a popular green space in Yeovil could start within days. Planning Inspector Roger Pritchard has approved the relocation of a footpath at Yeovil Recreation Centre, known locally as Mudford Rec, which will allow a £800,000 artificial hockey pitch to be built. Full Story: Read More
Improve your home with free insulation
South Somerset residents are being given the opportunity to improve their home for free, thanks to a new offer from the Warm Streets scheme. Warm Streets is exclusive to residents who are over 60 or in receipt of means tested benefits in South Somerset and, due the grants that are available and the products that are used, has the best loft and cavity wall insulation offer for these customers on the market. Full Story: Read More