An estimated 5,000 people enjoyed dozens of exciting free activities including tree climbing, circus skills and water wars when the tenth National Playday came to Yeovil Country Park on Wednesday 5 August. The annual National Playday event – which is organised and funded by the Community Health & Leisure Team at South Somerset District Council – offered a huge variety of activities and experiences for children and young people across South Somerset and beyond. Full story: Read more
Bogus telephone calls about Council Tax
Bogus calls are being made to residents in Somerset telling them they are due a Council Tax refund and asking for their bank details. If you get a call from someone saying they are from the Council and asking for your bank details to give you a refund, please do not give out your bank details. Full story: Read more
Council Tax Support Scheme – Consultation 2016 / 2017
South Somerset District Council has opened a consultation with Council Tax payers and other interested parties on possible changes to its Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2016/17. The consultation opened on Wednesday 15 July and will close on Wednesday 9 September 2015. Council Tax Support, which replaced Council Tax Benefit in April 2013, is a local discount scheme to help people on a low income pay their Council Tax. Full story: Read more