Local Services

'Your Neighbourhood'

South Somerset District Council now has a facility on its webpage (http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/) called 'Your Neighbourhood' where you can type in your postcode and get information about where you live; particularly useful as a way of checking the days for refuse collection...

Waste Collection and Recycling

This is organised on behalf of SSDC by Somerset Waste Partnership, whose website (http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/pages/index02.asp) gives full details about collection dates, recycling and the recycling centre at Dimmer.

The normal day for refuse collection (fortnightly) and recycling collection (weekly) is Friday, so it's generally best to put things out on Thursday evening. In weeks with a bank holiday, the day is usually moved to Saturday. If in doubt, check the website.

The opening hours for the Recycling Centre at Dimmer are as follows: Monday 8-7; Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8-4; Saturdays 8-4; Sundays 8-1.

Police

The Neighbourhood Policing Team is based at Wincanton Police Station, which is the place you should contact with any queries or concerns: phone 101, or use their online query/reporting facility here.

Street Lighting

Street lighting is the responsibility of Somerset County Council, Environment department; you can find out more information, including how to report a problem with a light, at the website.

Pot Holes and Other Highways Problems

Potholes are the responsibility of Somerset Council Council, as are problems with footpaths, mud or ice on the road and other such issues; you can find out more information about this, and report problems, via their website.