A fold-out brochure complete with map, beautiful photographs and information about the landscape and communities of the Somerset Levels, has been updated and reissued by South Somerset District Council. The aim is to attract new visitors to discover the countryside and wildlife, heritage and traditional crafts of the area. The revised brochure has been made possible by funding which was allocated by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, to provide a boost for the recovery of tourism after the devastating effects of winter flooding in 2013-2014 which continued to have an impact into a second year. Full story: Read more
Super Saturday sensation comes to Yeovil Town Centre on 26 September
Yeovil’s Super Saturday comes to Yeovil Town Centre on 26 September, bringing live music, market stalls and plenty of fun activities for children. South Somerset District Council and Yeovil Town Council have seized the opportunity to collaborate on the organisation of exciting events in Yeovil Town Centre. Super Saturday kicks off at 10am and will finish at 4pm. There will be a flower and gardeners market which will be complemented by the monthly farmer’s market at nearby Middle Street. Full story: Read more
District Council helps residents tackle cold homes and high bills
If you are worried about rising fuel costs this winter or are thinking of improving the energy efficiency of your home, there’s free and impartial advice available to you when you call the Home Energy Team at the Centre of Sustainable Energy (CSE). South Somerset District Council (SSDC), along with other Somerset Local Authorities, work in partnership with the Bristol based charity to provide advice on how to lower energy bills and improve the energy efficiency of the homes in Somerset. Full story: Read more