South Somerset District Council has been responding to calls for help in the district after heavy rain has caused severe flooding in large parts of the district. Flood warnings have been issued in many parts of the district by the Environment Agency and with the water still potentially rising in the rivers, along with the run-off of water from the fields, there is still the danger of flooding in some areas. Full Story: Read More
Mendip trials new national initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour
The trial of a new national initiative aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour is to be launched in Mendip next week. Mendip joins several other areas around the country in piloting the Community Trigger scheme, before it is rolled out nationally. The community trigger aims to support individuals, community groups or businesses who believe nobody is acting to tackle the anti-social behaviour they have reported. Full Story: Read More