Yeovil Town Council

What Yeovil Town Council does

Yeovil Town Council is a statutory local government body serving the parish of Yeovil in Somerset, England, constituted under English local government law and governed by 24 locally elected councillors across 8 wards, some of whom also sit on the unitary Somerset Council. It operates from Town House at 19 Union Street, Yeovil, and is staffed by approximately 11 employees led by Chief Executive/Town Clerk Amanda Card, with three Directors covering Culture/Events, Infrastructure/Property, and Leisure/Environment, supported by a Deputy Responsible Finance Officer and Deputy Town Clerk.

The Council delivers a broad portfolio of community-facing services rather than a single product platform: venue hire at Milford Hall (capacity 160); 300+ allotment plots across 11 sites; an Accredited Museum South Somerset Heritage Collection (30,000–36,000 objects, 6,000 photographs); Yeovil Country Park and Yeovil Recreation Centre; public safety infrastructure (18 defibrillators, 18 bleed kits, grit bins, public toilets); cultural programming (Super Saturday, Town Crier Competition, Yeovil in Bloom); and the Octagon Theatre, currently undergoing a £15M revamp with £10M of DCMS funding. Technology underpinning delivery is a standard local government website (CMS, GOV.UK Pay payment processing, social media presence including Facebook and YouTube) with no proprietary platform.

Revenue is sourced primarily from the council tax precept collected via Somerset Council, supplemented by service fees (hall hire, allotments, cemetery/crematorium, heritage research), government and council grants (including £10M DCMS for the Octagon), and voluntary Mayor's charity fundraising. The customer base is exclusively local — Yeovil residents, community groups, allotment tenants, heritage researchers — with no commercial B2B segment. Distribution is direct: in-person at Town House, online self-serve via the website, and through physical facilities.

Name

Yeovil Town Council

Legal name

Yeovil Town Council

Website

https://yeovil.gov.uk

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yeovil Town Council is a statutory parish council serving Yeovil residents in Somerset, England. It delivers community services including Milford Hall hire, allotments, parks, heritage collection, public safety equipment, and the Octagon Theatre via elected councillors and ~11 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal and Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Community facility management
• Public parks recreation
• Heritage collection services
• Public safety infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeovil

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Tax Precept: Primary funding source from council tax paid by residents of Yeovil
2. Service Fees and Charges: Fees for various services including hall hire (Milford Hall), allotments, cemetery and crematorium services, heritage collection research, and public toilet facilities
3. Government Grants and Funding: Capital funding for major projects such as the Octagon Theatre revamp (£10M DCMS funding, £265K Somerset Council, plus ticket levy and fundraising)
4. Mayor's Charity Fundraising: Voluntary donations raised through Mayor's charitable activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yeovil Town Council is a local government body providing statutory and community services to the residents of Yeovil, Somerset. Core offerings include management of public spaces (Yeovil Country Park, Yeovil Recreation Centre), community facilities (Milford Hall venue hire, allotments on 11 sites, public toilets), public safety infrastructure (18 defibrillators, 18 bleed kits, grit bins), heritage preservation (South Somerset Heritage Collection with Accredited Museum status), cultural events (Super Saturday, Yeovil Town Crier Competition, Yeovil in Bloom), and civic functions (Mayoral services, Armed Forces Covenant, grant funding). The council manages the Octagon Theatre and is undertaking a £15 million revamp project.

Product overview

Yeovil Town Council operates as a local government body providing community services across Yeovil. The council offers a portfolio of services including public safety infrastructure (defibrillators, bleed kits, grit bins), community facilities (Milford Hall venue hire, allotments, public toilets), cultural and heritage services (South Somerset Heritage Collection, Historic Plaque Trail), recreational amenities (Yeovil Country Park, Recreation Centre), community events (Super Saturday, Town Crier Competition, Yeovil in Bloom), governance services (council meetings, grant applications), and civic functions (mayoral services, Armed Forces Covenant). The council also manages major projects including the Octagon Theatre revamp. These are standalone services rather than a unified product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Octagon Theatre: A theatre venue operated by Yeovil Town Council undergoing a £15 million redevelopment project
• South Somerset Heritage Collection
• Yeovil Country Park
• Yeovil Recreation Centre
• Milford Hall
• Yeovil in Bloom
• Yeovil Town Crier Competition

Products and services

• Allotments Allotment gardening service providing over 300 plots across 11 sites for Yeovil residents to grow their own produce. Available on annual subscription basis.
• Bleed Kits Emergency medical bleed control kits installed at 18 locations throughout Yeovil for public access during critical incidents.
• Defibrillators Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) maintained at 21 locations across Yeovil for emergency cardiac response.
• Grit Bins Grit bins strategically placed throughout Yeovil providing salt/grit for public use during icy winter conditions.
• Milford Hall Venue Hire Community venue facility in Milford Park with a main hall (capacity 160), kitchen facilities, sprung dance floor, hearing loop, and broadband, available for hire at affordable community rates.
• South Somerset Heritage Collection Accredited museum store housing approximately 30,000 objects and 6,000 photographs reflecting the story of Yeovil and South Somerset, offering research services, identification, loan boxes, heritage talks and walks, and volunteer opportunities.
• Public Toilets Public toilet facilities at Peter Street and Petters Way locations in Yeovil, with disabled access at Peter Street.
• Yeovil Country Park Rural park featuring woodlands, waterfalls, River Yeo walks, meadows, Ninesprings cafe, play areas, and biodiversity areas with free entry.
• Yeovil Recreation Centre Multi-facility recreation centre offering artificial grass pitch, grass football pitches, athletics area, tennis courts, pitch and putt, cafe, community space, and activities.
• Yeovil Cemetery and Crematorium Services Burial and cremation services operated at Yeovil Cemetery (Preston Road) and Yeovil Crematorium (Bunford Lane), with annual fee schedules published locally.
• Octagon Theatre Theatre venue operated by Yeovil Town Council, currently undergoing a £15 million revamp project in partnership with Somerset Council with £10M DCMS funding, to become a South West premier cultural and entertainment venue.
• Annual Grant Programme Annual grant programme supporting local community and voluntary organisations in Yeovil through online application e-forms and printable forms with accompanying policy documentation.
• Mayoral Services Mayoral appointments and charity fundraising services for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Yeovil, representing the town and raising funds for the Mayor's chosen charities.
• Yeovil in Bloom Annual floral enhancement and community greening initiative funded and managed by the Town Council since 1996, participating in Britain in Bloom South West competitions with multiple gold awards (2008-2019).
• Yeovil Town Crier Competition Annual town crier competition hosted by Yeovil's Town Crier David Recardo, attracting competitors from across the UK.
• Historic Plaque Trail (Millennium 2000 Plaques) Historic blue plaques affixed to notable buildings across Yeovil town centre to celebrate the Millennium and educate residents about local heritage.
• Super Saturday Annual community festival events featuring circus-themed entertainment, workshops, live music, stalls, and funfair activities held in Yeovil town centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 defibrillators and 18 bleed kits installed and maintained across the town for public emergency access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RNAS YeoviltoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026Yeovil Town Council signed the Armed Forces Covenant on 4th July 2026 with Commodore Eleanor Hollingworth RN, Executive Officer of RNAS Yeovilton. The covenant affirms support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families. The council recognises the historic links between Yeovil and RNAS Yeovilton.
• Somerset CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYeovil Town Council works in collaboration with Somerset Council, the unitary authority, particularly for larger projects and services. Some councillors serve on both councils. The partnership involves joint working on major initiatives such as the Octagon Theatre revamp and management of shared services including crematorium and cemetery facilities.
• Somerset CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSomerset Council owns the Lufton Depot site where the South Somerset Heritage Collection is housed. Following a Health & Safety review, Yeovil Town Council is working with Somerset Council to explore alternative premises for the heritage collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Taunton Deane Borough Council (now Somerset Council): Somerset's unitary authority that collects council tax on behalf of parish/town councils and delivers higher-tier services. Comparable as the regulatory and funding counterpart to Yeovil Town Council, with overlapping geography.

Direct peers

• Taunton Town Council: Parish-level town council serving Taunton within Somerset Council. Directly comparable as a Somerset town council providing parks, allotments, halls, community grants, and heritage services to a similar population tier.
• Bridgwater Town Council: Town council serving Bridgwater within Somerset Council. Comparable scale, services portfolio (allotments, halls, events, grants), and unitary-parish operating model as Yeovil Town Council.
• Frome Town Council: Somerset town council operating parks, allotments, halls, markets, and community grants. Directly comparable in service breadth and parish governance structure within the same Somerset Council area.
• Chard Town Council: Small Somerset town council providing allotments, parks, halls, and community grants under the same unitary authority. Directly comparable parish services portfolio and operating scale.
• Wells City Council: City council serving Wells in Somerset with heritage, allotments, cemetery, and community services. Comparable in heritage-asset emphasis (Wells Cathedral context) and parish-tier governance within Somerset.
• Glastonbury Town Council: Somerset town council with heritage, tourism, allotments, and community services. Comparable service mix and parish governance within the same Somerset Council area.
• Sherborne Town Council: Dorset/Somerset border town council with parks, allotments, halls, and heritage assets. Directly comparable in service portfolio and parish operating model under a unitary authority framework.
• Dorchester Town Council: Dorset town council providing community halls, allotments, parks, events, and grants. Comparable in service breadth and the parish governance role under Dorset's unitary council.
• Wimborne Minster Town Council: Dorset town council providing halls, allotments, cemetery, and recreation services. Comparable in service mix and parish governance structure under a unitary authority.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ2JFFArR06ShkDcMLtXXNw
• Facebookfacebook.com/YeovilTownCouncil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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