South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has been assessed to be a Gold Standard Investor in People (IIP) organisation, providing recognition that it is in the top 3% of all the 45,000 organisations that hold IIP accreditation. The IIP award recognises how an organisation develops and supports their staff to improve performance and realise their objectives. Full story: Read more
Everyone invited to have their say on the future of leisure in South Somerset
The Community Health & Leisure Team at South Somerset District Council is inviting local councils, clubs, organisations, schools and members of the public to have their say on a brand new Leisure, Play & Youth Strategy by attending consultation events in Castle Cary, Yeovil and Chard. Community Health & Leisure Manager at South Somerset District Council, Lynda Pincombe, explains more about the strategy and the consultation events: “These evenings aim to give all of our stakeholders an opportunity to shape our new strategy and, in turn, have a say on the way we deliver leisure, sport and play. Full story: Read more
South Somerset volunteers set to lead the way with new health walks
Following a free training event organised by South Somerset District Council, newly trained volunteers will be able to lead walks in Wincanton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Langport, Martock and Ash. The popular Health Walk leader training day was fully booked and volunteers received information on everything they needed to know to lead a successful walk – including details on risk assessments, route planning, first aid and the benefits of exercise. Full story: Read more