At the Shaftesbury Civic Society’s recent open meeting to discuss the revision of the Local Plan, the consensus was clear, the A30 employment land is vitally important. Shaftesbury does not want more homes, it needs employment and improvements to its infrastructure. The land south of the A30, designated in the North Dorset Local Plan, must be kept for employment uses. Full story: Read more
Yeovil Opportunity Group benefits from funding
Yeovil Opportunity Group (YOG), who provide specialist care to pre-school children with additional needs and their families, have recently been awarded a £3,000 grant from Somerset Community Foundation – which includes a contribution from Hidden Needs Trust (HNT). Full story: Read more
Live music in Yeovil Town Centre to kick off Half Marathon weekend
Make a weekend of it in Yeovil Town Centre from Saturday 24 March with a live music event followed by Yeovil Half Marathon the next day. Live music in the centre of Yeovil has been arranged by South Somerset District Council in conjunction with Antix Music Network. Full story: Read more