Draft documents have been produced to highlight Pilton’s and South Horrington’s architectural and historical features. The draft Pilton Conservation Area Appraisal and Mendip Hospital Conservation Area Appraisal, produced by Mendip District Council, are both going out to public consultation on Friday 14 February. The consultation period will last for four weeks and gives local residents a chance to comment on the draft documents before they’re adopted. Full Story: Read More
Official Response from Frack Free Somerset, January 13th 2014
Frack Free Somerset stands opposed to the government’s plans to offer a huge tax break for any councils willing to approve fracking projects in their area, as announced by David Cameron today. The Prime Minister said local authorities would receive 100 per cent of the business rates collected from drilling schemes – double their usual 50 per cent.We believe that at a time of austerity this is a very cynical move by the government, when councils up and down the country are facing all kinds of budgetary cuts. Full Story: Read More
Major boost for Wells sports clubs relocation plan
Proposals for a new state-of-the-art sports campus in Wells have taken a major step forward after Mendip councillors gave their initial backing to the plan. At last night’s (Monday 11th November) meeting of the council’s Cabinet, councillors agreed to progress to the next stage of an ambitious scheme which could see Wells Rugby Club and Wells Sports Club relocate to land in Haybridge. Full Story: Read More