Five star rating for South Somerset District Council’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Somerset Food Hygiene Rating SchemeA recent Food Hygiene Rating Scheme satisfaction survey has revealed that South Somerset District Council’s Food Safety team have been earning five star reviews. According to the recent survey, 100% of the 69 businesses who returned their questionnaires strongly agreed or agreed that the contact from the team was helpful. 74% also felt that displaying their Food Hygiene Rating score has had a positive effect on their business or trade. Full story: Read more

Funding from the International Tree Foundation helps enhance Pit Wood for years to come

ITF Planting 7 - 11-02-15One-thousand trees are being planted at Pit Wood, part of Ham Hill Country Park thanks to a grant from the International Tree Foundation (ITF). Hazel, oak, rowan, hawthorn, field maple and wayfaring trees are being planted by Rangers from Ham Hill Country Park, volunteers and representatives from the ITF today (Wednesday 11 February). The trees will ensure that the woods are enhanced for years to come. Ranger Paul McNeill and the Friends of Ham Hill Country Park submitted an application to the ITF for £1,000 of funding to help purchase new plantings for Ham Hill Country Park. Full story: Read more

Westland 100th anniversary exhibition set to go on display – with your help

2015 is the centenary of the Westland Aircraft WorkWestlands in Yeovil and the anniversary will be commemorated by a display at Yeovil’s Town House along with the production of a souvenir booklet. South Somerset District Council’s Community Heritage Access Centre staff are asking whether anyone has any photographs or objects concerning Westland and/or the First World War that they can place in the exhibition. Items can be loaned for the exhibition or donated to CHAC to become part of the historical collection held here. Full story: Read more