South Somerset District Council25 Jan 2024'Tracking down fly-tippers is my passion'While the dumping of rubbish has fallen overall in England, some rural areas are seeing an increase.25 Jan 2024Gloucestershire17 Nov 2023New homes to be built on former burial groundThe planned development is on a burial site for animals slaughtered during a foot and mouth disease outbreak.17 Nov 2023Somerset30 Mar 2023Somerset councils give farewell gifts to communityThe four district councils are marking the end of their 50-year existence with community gifts.30 Mar 2023Somerset24 Mar 2023Derelict hotel redevelopment plan approvedThe Grade II-listed building dates back to 1655, but the structure is deteriorating.24 Mar 2023Somerset23 Mar 2023Plans for major employer to expand site approvedNumatic International Ltd is set to redevelop a former site on an industrial estate in Chard.23 Mar 2023Somerset13 Mar 2023Council to house homeless after hostel closureA hostel currently housing 30 homeless people will close at the end of the month.13 Mar 2023Somerset23 Feb 2023Rise to council tax bills in new unitary budgetThe first budget is passed for Somerset's new council with a 4.99% council tax rise.23 Feb 2023Somerset15 Feb 2023£29m arts venue revamp to go ahead after approvalThe extensive project aims to attract bigger shows to the flagship centre in Yeovil.15 Feb 2023Somerset21 Jan 2023Town's revamp U-turn 'bitterly disappointing'A £5m fund to attract more people to the town centre has been withdrawn and work put on hold.21 Jan 2023Somerset
