Households in South Somerset will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct as part of South Somerset District Council’s annual voter registration canvass. The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so. Full story: Read more
Go wild at Chard Countryside Day this coming Saturday
If you haven’t visited before, Saturday is the prefect chance to make a first foray over to the beautiful reservoir site at Chard owned by South Somerset District Council. With lovely woodland walks with watery views and meadows alive with insects and flowers, July is a great time to explore the reserve and all it offers. On Saturday 18 July from 11:00am until 4:00pm, the countryside ranger team will be on site with lots of free family activities including bug hunting, pond dipping, face painting, forest school activities and wood turning. Full story: Read more
Chard Summer Festival set to entertain
Preparations for the Chard Summer Festival are coming to a conclusion, with the event set to start on Saturday 18 July from 9am. The town’s Summer Festival is set to be held over two days and will see Holyrood Street shut for a Craft / Street Market, street entertainers, the ‘Chard Eye’ Ferris wheel, the lighting of the beacon, plus much more. South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has approved a grant of £745 towards the weekend’s event. Full story: Read more