YEOVIL Town Council has decided to fund a family support project in the town.

Yeovil for Family (Y4F) provides support to individuals as well as families to help take back control over their own lives and to build the skills needed to move forward.

Due to huge financial pressures, Somerset Council is unable to continue its support to Y4F but Yeovil Town Council agreed, on Tuesday, May 14, to provide funds for the next three years.

Y4F is hosted by Yeovil Community Church, and has been in operation since 2012.

Andy Soughton, leader of Yeovil Town Council, said: "I am delighted we're able to ensure the invaluable work Y4F continues. This is an incredible organisation that does so much good."

Councillor Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Yeovil, was pleased to see Yeovil Town Council took the decision to support Yeovil 4 Family.

He said: "This is fantastic news. I have been working with Yeovil Council to find a solution as Y4F has helped change many lives and is vital to the communities in Yeovil and beyond."