Business grant made available in Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton areas

SSDCA business grant is being made available by South Somerset District Council to help businesses in the Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton areas of South Somerset. The Retail Support Initiative provides funds to make improvements which visually enhance the heart of the town or village. A Retail Support Initiative grant was recently obtained by Alex Appleton Jewellers to help the business relocate to the High Street in Wincanton. The premises that the business has moved in to had been left empty and neglected for many years. Full story: Read more

20 communities set to benefit from free Playdays

GroupThis summer 20 communities will come to life when South Somerset District Council brings free Playdays to towns and villages right across the district. From Wincanton to Combe St Nicholas and Henstridge to Long Sutton a wide range of exciting and fun activities will descend on each community. South Somerset District Council will be organising the Playdays in 13 communities and providing a small grant to help the other seven locations to organise their own event. Full story: Read more