This week sees the launch of a new tri-district shared legal services partnership which aims to streamline and improve the service offered to customers while also making vital efficiency savings. The creation of Shape Partnership Services – Law & Governance is the result of Mendip District Council teaming up with Taunton Deane Borough Council (TDBC) and West Somerset Council (WSC) to provide one shared legal service across the three authorities. The new tri-council partnership will deliver immediate savings of between 10% -15% to TDBC and 15% to WSC, while Mendip aims to make 14% savings within the first five years of the project. Full story: Read more
Notice of election to be published for District and Parishes
Formal ‘notice of election’ for the forthcoming District Council and Parish, Town and City Council elections will be published on Monday 23rd March. As well as parliamentary elections on May 7th, voters will also go to the polls to elect councillors in 34 Mendip District Council wards and there will also be 71 parish elections. Full story: Read more
Mendip Council to establish its own housing company
In the face of ever-decreasing funding from central government, Mendip District Council has taken the groundbreaking decision to set up its own housing company to generate additional income. With the annual financial settlement from central government expected to be completely removed by 2020, councils around the country are having to come up with new and innovative solutions to generate funding. Full story: Read more