Mendip has pledged to continue to support those people who are having difficulty paying their council tax bills – while cracking down on those who refuse to pay. The assurance comes in response to the findings of a council task group which was established to examine the council’s use of enforcement officers to collect unpaid council tax. The group found that Mendip’s collection rate for council tax had increased in recent years while the extent of recovery action, including referrals to enforcement agents, had decreased. Full story: Read more
Specialist Plant Fair at Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens, Saturday 23 April
Hosted by the award-winning ornamental grass specialist this is a spring plant fair with a difference, featuring a selection of locally grown plants from nationally recognised nurseries. It offers plant lovers the opportunity to meet up with expert growers, see the best of their spring range and get some top growing tips. Full story: Read more
Don’t be fooled by Council Tax scammers
“I can lower your Council Tax banding if you pay me £65” may sound like a great offer, but there are no guarantees that your Council Tax band will be lowered. You can find out if your band can be lowered for free. South Somerset District Council is warning residents to be aware of Council Tax scammers who may offer you deals to reduce monthly payments or reduce your banding. Council Tax scammers are very prevalent at the moment due to bills recently being delivered to residents across the district. Full story: Read more