SSDC, SCC and local social landlords such as Knightstone are all part of P2i (Pathways to Independence) which supports vulnerable and homeless young people aged between 16 and 24 in overcoming their situation and giving them help to live independently. One of the key components is emergency host family accommodation, where a young person is given […]

Here is a Local Government Association analysis of Brympton Ward based on 2011 Census data. At little dated but very interesting

Four years ago, John and I started a campaign to get the play facilities between King Arthur Drive and Merlin Close upgraded . The old area was in poor repair, but a worse problem was that it had very little “play value” for local children and it was starting to attract anti-social behaviour. Over the last few […]

Councillor John Richardson has warmly welcomed Emma Dunn as the candidate to replace him on SSDC. “It was a great honour to have been your elected representative and not one I am giving up lightly. I have decided to retire earlier than I expected. I’m really glad Emma has been selected to stand.” “She is a good listener, a tough campaigner and, […]

In a surprise move, the Lib Dem leadership of South Somerset District Council has reduced your Council Tax for 2015/16 to the lowest level since 2009. Good financial management means that SSDC has been able to protect services, despite a 60% (£5.4m) cut in central government Rate Support Grant funding since 2011. The government’s own “heat map” […]

68 dog owners came to Yeovil Country Park on Wednesday 4 February to get their pet micro chipped for free. The event, organised by South Somerset District Council’s Countryside Rangers and Enforcement Officers, saw the Dogs Trust attend to microchip dogs to ensure that lost or stolen dogs can be reunited with their keepers as […]

The main issue raised on the doorstep has been traffic congestion and road safety. As well as jams at ASDA, there have been concerns about speeding (and about “inappropriate” traffic calming). Your local Liberal Democrat team has been working to try to improve the situation. You may be aware that after a long campaign we […]

“People are rightly nervous about under-cooking the Christmas Turkey and cooks don’t get much practice at roasting this meat. The Pop-UP™ timer makes it really easy to see when the turkey is perfectly cooked. Just push the device right the way in, up to the hilt, if your butcher hasn’t already done this for you. […]

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