Leisure facilities across Mendip are in line for a multi-million pound cash injection after Fusion Lifestyle took over responsibility for operating the council’s facilities from Monday June 1st. Fusion, an independent charity, has pledged to invest millions of pounds over the term of its leases on the council’s leisure facilities, ensuring up-to-date and popular leisure activities can be provided across the district for many years to come. Full story: Read more
Police join the Shape Mendip public services hub in Shepton Mallet
Avon and Somerset police are the latest public sector partner to move to the Shape Mendip public services hub in Shepton Mallet. Approximately 15 police staff are now based at the hub, joining other leading public service providers such as Mendip District Council, Somerset County Council, Shepton Mallet Town Council, Capita and The Landscape Group. More public service providers are expected to relocate to the hub in the coming months. Local residents who need to contact the police can now visit the hub at Cannards Grave Road between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Full story: Read More
Voter registration deadline fast approaching
With the deadline to register to vote in the forthcoming parliamentary and local elections fast approaching, Mendip District Council is encouraging local residents to go online and register as soon as possible. The deadline to register to vote is Monday 20th April. On May 7th voters go to the polls to elect MPs for the Wells and Somerton and Frome constituencies. District council and parish/town council elections are also taking place on the same day. Full story: Read more