South Somerset District Council and the National Trust are sending out a joint message to dog walkers at Ham Hill and Montacute House: “Please keep your dogs on leads whilst walking land where sheep are present”. Despite putting up signs before entering fields with sheep in at both sites, some dog walkers are still ignoring them and letting their dogs loose which can result in sheep worrying during a crucial time in the development of young lambs and ewes. Three dead lambs were found in the parklands of Montacute House on Friday (17 April), all a result of dog attacks. Full story: Read more
SSDC strikes Investor in People Gold
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has been assessed to be a Gold Standard Investor in People (IIP) organisation, providing recognition that it is in the top 3% of all the 45,000 organisations that hold IIP accreditation. The IIP award recognises how an organisation develops and supports their staff to improve performance and realise their objectives. Full story: Read more
A magical play area set to be unveiled at King Arthur Drive in Yeovil
Young people will be flying down a 30 metre zip line and clambering over South Somerset’s first explorer dome climbing frame when the King Arthur Drive play area in Yeovil is formally opened on Saturday 11 April. The opening ceremony is the culmination of a two year project which has been led by South Somerset District Council, Brympton Parish Council, Knightstone Housing Association, the local Police Community Support Officer and Yarlington Housing Group. Full story: Read more