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ENGIE to help SSDC deliver zero carbon for South Somerset
21st Oct 2020
South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has contracted ENGIE to develop a net zero carbon roadmap. .
Ham Hill Country Park receives lifeline grant
13th Oct 2020
Ham Hill Country Park is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government
PROMISEworks
26th Aug 2020
PROMISEworks a charity providing long-term inspirational, one-to-one mentoring to some of Somerset’s most vulnerable children and young people.
SSDC join up with conservationists to save the rare Shrill Carder Bee
27th Jul 2020
SSDC has signed up as a partner organisation with the Bumble Bee Conservation
PlayBox is here! It’s this summer’s safe alternative to the Playday events
25th Jul 2020
Free play activities are on their way for families this summer in South Somerset thanks to our new PlayBox scheme.
YEOVIL SAMARITANS KICKS OFF JULY WITH ‘TALK TO US’
20th Jul 2020
Yeovil Samaritans is marking ‘Talk to Us’ day on the 24th July
Westlands Entertainment Venue re-opening from 6th July
6th Jul 2020
Westlands Entertainment Venue has announced that the Yeovil venue will reopen to the public from Monday 6th July for film screenings in line with government guidance to reopen cinemas.
Yeovil businesses celebrate Armed Forces Day with a difference
23rd Jun 2020
This year Yeovil will be celebrating Armed Forces Day with a difference, with an event that will be hosted entirely online.
Yeovil Refresh continues – Public realm designs in final stages
17th Jun 2020
The detailed designs for the public realm enhancements (how the area will look overall) of Yeovil town centre as part of the Yeovil Refresh project are in their final stages as work on the project continues.
Lockdown helps wildlife thrive and gives us a greater appreciation for nature
15th Jun 2020
Being forced to leave our cars behind and walking becoming a more regular part of our daily exercise routine has encouraged more of us to get outside
Community grant opportunities for your environmental projects
15th Jun 2020
South Somerset District Council has a long tradition of supporting communities, local voluntary groups and the wider community sector.