More than 1,000 residents receive the latest news from the Council’s Facebook page

Screen-Shot-2014-06-09-at-14.47.56Since its launch just over one year ago, more than 1,000 residents from across South Somerset have indicated that they like the South Somerset District Council Facebook page and regularly receive the latest news on their Facebook timeline. Launched in July 2014, the Facebook page was created to keep residents up to date with the latest news, events and job opportunities from the Council as well as providing useful information about council services. Full story: Read more

Twitter, tractors and tillage equipment make AMES a one-stop show

AMES.jpgTwitter, tractor test drives and tillage equipment will be among the many attractions at next month’s Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show (AMES) in Somerset. For the first time ever, visitors will be able to test drive their choice of tractors at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with two major manufacturers supplying state-of-the-art equipment. JCB Agriculture and Uphill & Son Ltd will be offering their T4i fuel-efficient 500 series loadall, while Redlynch Agricultural Engineering will have the Fendt 500 and 700 series tractors available. Full Story: Read More