The Ninesprings Café, Education and Information Centre was formally unveiled on Monday 3 November by South Somerset District Council Chairman, Councillor Mike Best. Sitting on the cycleway through Yeovil Country Park, with great links to Yeovil town, the new multipurpose building includes volunteer space, a countryside workshop and a superb family and dog friendly café, offering a range of products in a lovely setting. Full story: Read more
Grants still available to reduce risk of flooding
Home owners and businesses in Mendip who were directly affected by flooding last winter are being reminded they can still apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to help reduce the risk of flooding of their properties in the future. The Government-funded Repair and Renew Grant scheme can provide grants for additional flood resilience or flood resistance measures for homes and businesses that have been hit by the floods, over and above repairs that would normally be covered by insurance. Full story: Read more