Can you spare some time to help the homeless?

Connect - CentreWith the cold weather setting in, it’s this time of year that we appreciate our central heating but spare a thought for those people who have nowhere warm to go this winter.For the last couple of years the Elim Connect Centre, Shepton Mallet Salvation Army and Mendip District Council have worked together to set up an Emergency Cold Weather Shelter based in Shepton Mallet. Full Story: Read More

Find out more about Mendip’s new public services hub

Shape Mendip logoWith work towards establishing a new public services hub in the centre of Mendip now well under way, a new information leaflet has been created to explain exactly what the hub is and how it will help improve access to a wide range of services in one place.The new hub will be officially known as the Shape Mendip Hub. This new identity has been created to reflect all of the different public services that will be delivered on the one site at Cannards Grave Road in Shepton Mallet. Full Story: Read More

Groundbreaking agreement aims to provide a major boost for sport in Wells

Mendip District CouncilA major new outdoor sports campus could be established in Wells thanks to a groundbreaking agreement between Mendip District Council and leading sports clubs in the city. Mendip District Council’s Cabinet is due to consider the proposals at its meeting on Monday 11th November. If approved, the site, on land between the A371 and Elm Close in Haybridge, would see new, modern sports facilities established for a number of local outdoor clubs, including the varied activities at Wells Sports Club, such as football, tennis, netball and archery, and Wells Rugby Club. Full Story: Read More