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Take a Careful Look - The Core Strategy for Wincanton
This handsome map was printed up by the District Council. Now is your chance to actually see it. Send in your comments or queries to find out what it really means.
The Draft Core Strategy for Wincanton
Colin Winder, District Councillor representing the Wincanton Ward, town councillor and former mayor of Wincanton sets out his research and views on the District Council Core Strategy as presented at the recent Town Council Meeting in November.
Strong Leader or Elected Mayor - New Choice Faces South Somerset
Electing a South Somerset Mayor is one of the two options that are being considered by South Somerset District Council, as part of the new arrangements for the council's governance. New legislation requires the council to change its current executive decision-making process to one of two options - a strong leader or elected Mayor.
South Somerset District Council Outlines Plans to Deal with the Cuts
South Somerset District Council has been expecting cuts and has therefore been planning ahead. South Somerset has taken a prudent approach to setting its Medium Term Financial Plan, and has already factored in an assumed 30% cut to its budget over the next four years.
How to Get Rid of Your Garden Waste
Somerset Waste Management describe the options you can use to get rid of garden waste, from fortnightly collections to an all year service.
South Somerset District Council Reports on Benefit Fraud
South Somerset District Council has had some notable successes is tracking down those who have been committing benefit fraud.
South Somerset District Council shortlisted for Award
South Somerset District Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Achiving Council in the UK Award
South Somerset District Council Highly Rated by the Audit Commission
The Audit Commission, the official watchdog for the public sector, has recently (Dec 09) published its reports on all local District Councils as part of its Comprehensive Area Assessment as rated SSDC highly.
Innovative Scheme for New Homes
Dozens of empty properties in South Somerset could be fully renovated - and let out to local residents in need of housing - if a campaign led by South Somerset District Council is successful.
Co-operate or Face Savage Cuts - Tough Choices for Hard Times
South Somerset District Council are planning to enter a partnership with East Devon District Council to save money in order to sustain local socially useful initiatives.
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