South Somerset District Council (SSDC) has been assessed to be a Gold Standard Investor in People (IIP) organisation, providing recognition that it is in the top 3% of all the 45,000 organisations that hold IIP accreditation. The IIP award recognises how an organisation develops and supports their staff to improve performance and realise their objectives. Full story: Read more
Voter registration deadline fast approaching
With the deadline to register to vote in the forthcoming parliamentary and local elections fast approaching, Mendip District Council is encouraging local residents to go online and register as soon as possible. The deadline to register to vote is Monday 20th April. On May 7th voters go to the polls to elect MPs for the Wells and Somerton and Frome constituencies. District council and parish/town council elections are also taking place on the same day. Full story: Read more
Pressure Builds at Kelways Plants for RHS Chelsea 2015
Its just 8 weeks to go until the 2015 Chelsea Flower opens its doors to the world. In a sleepy corner of Somerset, Kelways Plants is humming. With over 23,000 plants being contract grown for 7 Main Avenue and Fresh Show Gardens, and many thousands of others ready for last minute additions and trade stands, the nursery is overflowing with plants. Gary House, Kelways Nursery Manager and his youthful yet experienced team of local staff have the 18th May firmly ingrained in their heads. Full story: Read more