In its first share offer – to raise capital to fit solar panels to Westfield Academy and the Abbey Community Association’s community hall – South Somerset Community Energy has now had applications passing the £100,000 mark! John Clark, founder of the Society said, “This is fantastic progress for our first share offer, and a real momentum has now built up. We are really grateful to those who have recognised that this is a local ethical investment with an excellent return and substantial tax breaks”. Full story: Read more
Beyond landfill – Somerset’s search begins
Somerset is widening its residual waste treatment options beyond costly landfill in the search for better solutions that continue to meet residents’ needs and make significant financial savings. Outside its contract with waste firm Viridor, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) is asking waste treatment suppliers for alternatives to deal with more than 120,000 tonnes of refuse each year. Full story: Read more
Council Tax Support Scheme – Consultation 2016 / 2017
South Somerset District Council has opened a consultation with Council Tax payers and other interested parties on possible changes to its Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2016/17. The consultation opened on Wednesday 15 July and will close on Wednesday 9 September 2015. Council Tax Support, which replaced Council Tax Benefit in April 2013, is a local discount scheme to help people on a low income pay their Council Tax. Full story: Read more