Work to upgrade the gas network on Preston Road in Yeovil begins later this month. Somerset Council has been given the go-ahead to deliver the final phase of the Yeovil Refresh project. The wet weather is being blamed for a big drop in visitor numbers to Somerset this summer...and more.
Work to upgrade the gas network on Preston Road in Yeovil begins later this month. Wales and West Utilities start the work on July 20th. A one-way system will operate between Larkhill Road, Preston Grove and Bell Chase until September 2nd. Watercombe Lane at its junction with Preston Road will close. Wales and West say the work is to ensure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and bio-methane, to help deliver a greener Somerset.
The future of eleven council buildings and services in Yeovil has been secured. At a meeting last night, members of Yeovil Town Council voted to take over the management, staffing and funding of Yeovil Country Park, Mudford Rec and Westland Entertainment venue after Somerset Council said they could no longer afford to provide them.
Somerset Council has been given the go-ahead to deliver the final phase of the Yeovil Refresh project. The Council will now buy Glovers Walk and convert rooms above shops in Middle Street and Wyndham Street into living spaces. It follows the reallocation of £4.8 million of High Street funding to the Yeovil Refresh project by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
The wet weather is being blamed for a big drop in visitor numbers to Somerset. Accommodation providers, attractions, and food sellers say takings are down by around 20 percent on this time last year.
Hambridge Primary School has been awarded a School Games Gold Mark. The Games Mark is a government-led scheme that rewards schools for their commitment to the development of sporting competition within their school and the local community.
According to new government figures, Sixty-four thousand children in Somerset were not seen by an NHS dentist last year. Two by-elections will be held for seats on Somerset Council at the end of November. Supported employment schemes in Somerset say they’re seeing a good proportion of their students, who are disabled, going into paid work...and more.
Former Yeovil Town player, Anthony Barry, has been confirmed as assistant coach to the newly appointed England Manager, Thomas Tuchel. Somerset Council is making £3.8 million available to support families in the greatest need this winter. A cash machine that was broken beyond repair during a robbery in Crewkerne is to be replaced...and more.
Somerset Council is asking businesses to package products using only recyclable plastic. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is calling for the NHS to be made a top priority in the upcoming Budget. A Langport woman was left in shock after finding a dead cockroach in a parcel delivered to her home containing clothing that she bought online...and more
A Chard motorist has had his licence endorsed with 10 penalty points for being over the drink-drive limit. Crewkerne Town Council is considering illuminating the town’s famous Lucombe tree at Henhayes to help combat antisocial behaviour. A Yeovil bakery has won a contract to supply Marks and Spencer with two Christmas products...and more.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a fight in Chard. Nearly thirty NHS buildings in Somerset have been identified as ‘not fit for purpose’. A Somerset charity that works with vulnerable young people has been presented with a cheque for £50,000 by trainees at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil... and more.
Work is to start next year on re-opening Yeovil Police station. 60 jobs could be created in Crewkerne if plans for a new care home are approved. A coffee morning in Chard has raised £400 for a cancer charity... and more.
Work demolishing the Glovers Walk Shopping Centre in Yeovil will start before the end of the month. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is calling for a ban on executive bonuses at Wessex Water. Somerset Council has issued an urgent appeal for more foster carers to come forward.. and more.
A decision on building 46 new homes at the southern edge of Castle Cary has been delayed. A Yeovil man has appeared in court charged with using racially aggravated abuse towards a police officer. A teacher in Chard has been awarded a top prize at the National Special Educational Needs awards... and more.
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