South Somerset District Council

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South Somerset District Council (SSDC) serves the South Somerset district that extends from Wincanton in the East to Chard in the West, covering 370 square miles and a population of around 155,000 people spread among 121 parishes. SSDC has 60 members and approximately 550 full-time and part-time staff. Its main offices are in Chard, Langport, Wincanton and Yeovil. Facilities provided by the Council include the Careline Community Alarm Control Centre; Community Resource Centre and Scrapstore; Goldenstones Pools and Leisure Centre; Ham Hill Country Park; Langport & River Parrett Visitor Centre; Museum of South Somerset; the Octagon Theatre and South Somerset Tourist Information Centre.

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Neighbour built a 6ft wall half an inch from our windows.(News) The Daily Mail (London, England); 9/4/2009 ...instructed by our solicitor. They are not allowed to open any of the windows without committing trespass.' South Somerset District Council said: 'The wall does not need planning permission so it is not a breach of planning control.' e.andrews... ...more

Tender Notice: South Somerset District Council Seeks Alarm Monitoring System (United Kingdom) US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 7/6/2009 SOMERSET, United Kingdom, July 6 -- South Somerset District Council said it had a requirement of community alarm monitoring system. Bidding type is an international competitive bidding. The tender... ...more

Popular play area gets pounds100k facelift Western Daily Press (Bristol UK); 6/16/2009 ...reopened following a pounds100,000 refurbishment. The popular play area has had a complete makeover by South Somerset District Council over the past months, with the installation of two new giant sand pits, a new castle climbing frame, climbing... ...more