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Take a Careful Look - The Core Strategy for Wincanton

Wed 15 Dec 2010
By John Baxter
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

Thu 2 Dec 2010
By Colin Winder
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

Sun 31 Oct 2010
By Dawn Haydon
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

Tue 26 Oct 2010
By Dawn Haydon
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

Tue 15 Jun 2010
By Dawn Haydon
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

Fri 7 May 2010
By Dawn Haydon
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

Wed 14 Apr 2010
By Dawn Haydon
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

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Audit Commission
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

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Lynn Holmes
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

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
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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