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Community Central
Barwick and Stoford Parish Council is seeking a contractor to build a new village hall and football changing facility at Whitcross Recreation Ground, with construction planned for spring 2027 and completion targeted for late 2028.
Community East
Two new mobile breast screening units are being introduced across Somerset, replacing vehicles that had been in service for almost 15 years and helping eligible residents access appointments closer to home. Breast cancer treatment following a potential concern can be offered in Yeovil or Taunton.
Community South
UNISON is urging Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to abandon plans to transfer hundreds of non-clinical NHS roles to Simply Serve Ltd, while also calling for staff already employed through the subsidiary at Yeovil District Hospital to return to direct NHS employment.
Community Town Centre
Yeovil’s Super Saturday will host two free outdoor performances of RIDE by ZoieLogic Dance Company on September 19, completing a week-long tour of Somerset community venues.
Community
Plans submitted to Somerset Council could transform a vacant unit at Lynx Trading Estate into a new health and wellness centre featuring sauna facilities, cold plunge baths, therapy rooms and an exercise area.
Community South
Plans for the 252-home Mudford Sock development north of Yeovil have been amended, replacing a proposed constructed treatment wetland with sustainable drainage features and public open space. Local groups fear the change could increase flood risks downstream, while supporters say the revised scheme offers environmental and aesthetic benefits.
Community South
Plans for the first 109 homes at the Oakmere Rise development north of Yeovil’s Mudford Road will replace planned constructed wetlands with attenuation ponds and reed-beds. Local groups fear the change could weaken flood protection, while councillors backing the scheme say the revised drainage system is more environmentally friendly and the development will deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain.
Community Town Centre
Residents and businesses have raised concerns about street drinking, begging and antisocial behaviour in Yeovil town centre after two public space protection orders expired. Somerset Council says the orders have not been renewed, while residents are being urged to report incidents to help shape the response.
