Thursday 5th February 2015 celebrates National Voter Registration Day, a day that launches a week of activities across the nation by the Electoral Commission to encourage as many people as possible to register to vote. As the countdown to the General and Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2015 begins, residents of South Somerset are being encouraged to make sure they are on the Electoral Register. Full story: Read more
New Year brings new affordable housing strategy release
South Somerset District Council has released its affordable housing strategy which will see 540 additional affordable houses built in the next three years. The published new strategy includes plans for 270 additional homes by April 2015 and a further 270 homes over the next three years. The strategy also contains measures to protect the district’s most vulnerable residents and a new policy to safeguard rural social housing vacancies for local applicants. Full story: Read more
A day in the life of a Housing Standards Officer
Cold damp houses, overcrowding, disrepair, trip hazards, and dangerous electrics are just some of the different types of issues that South Somerset District Council’s Housing Standards Team have to deal with on a daily basis. Excessive cold in a property, which can cause hypothermia, is the biggest problem the team face this time of year. Poorly heated and insulated properties can result in damp, condensation and mould. Every year an increased number of elderly residents die during episodes of exceptionally cold weather. Full story: Read More