Young people will be flying down a 30 metre zip line and clambering over South Somerset’s first explorer dome climbing frame when the King Arthur Drive play area in Yeovil is formally opened on Saturday 11 April. The opening ceremony is the culmination of a two year project which has been led by South Somerset District Council, Brympton Parish Council, Knightstone Housing Association, the local Police Community Support Officer and Yarlington Housing Group. Full story: Read more
New shared legal services partnership launched in Somerset
This week sees the launch of a new tri-district shared legal services partnership which aims to streamline and improve the service offered to customers while also making vital efficiency savings. The creation of Shape Partnership Services – Law & Governance is the result of Mendip District Council teaming up with Taunton Deane Borough Council (TDBC) and West Somerset Council (WSC) to provide one shared legal service across the three authorities. The new tri-council partnership will deliver immediate savings of between 10% -15% to TDBC and 15% to WSC, while Mendip aims to make 14% savings within the first five years of the project. Full story: Read more
Bargain compost bin now even better value
The recycling powerhouse of a garden composting bin has just become an even bigger bargain in Somerset. Prices have been cut for both sizes of Blackwall Compost Converter – the UK’s best selling home compost bin – while special multi-bin deals still offer even better value. The 220 litre black composter is now available for just £17.98, down £2 from £19.98, while the 330 litre black composter is £19.98, a reduction of £3 from £22.98. Full story: Read more