Bruton School for Girls was turned into a film set for the day when star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard, arrived to rummage amongst the hidden treasures at the girls’ school. The antiques and restoration expert had his eye on stools and easels from the art department as well as an ancient iron weather vane. Estates Bursar, Alan Wells, guided them around the school just before the end of term in July and revealed the cache of stools and easels dating back to when the school first opened in 1900. Full story: Read more
Mendip recognised for quality of planning decisions
New government figures show that Mendip is among the best performing local authorities in the country when it comes to the quality of its planning decisions. Mendip achieved the second highest score possible, reflecting positively on the work of the council’s officers and Planning Board and putting the council up there among the best authorities in the country. Full story: Read more
Councils target asbestos fly-tippers
Somerset’s councils are targeting the criminals fly-tipping hazardous asbestos in the county with new training to improve their enforcement officers’ skills and know-how. The expert-led course will help front line council officers with identifying asbestos, ensuring its safe removal, protecting the public and investigating its source. Asbestos is among the wide range of risky materials that dangerous criminals have dumped in the Somerset countryside, from chemicals to medical waste. Full story: Read more