Community and Living

2011 Census

2011 Census: Sunday, 27 March 2011. Help tomorrow take shape.

Burials and Cremations - Bereavement

The loss of a family member or friend is a sad time that is often made more difficult because we do not know about the services we need. This section aims to take some of the stress out of the situation by setting out what you need to know about registering a death.

Burials and Cremations - Burials

Mendip District Council provides cemeteries in the following location:

• Street (Cemetery Lane)
• Shepton Mallet (Waterloo Road)
• Frome (Warminster Road)

Burials and Cremations - Buying a Grave

The popular belief that the actual grave itself is purchased is incorrect. The purchaser only acquires a right of burial within a grave for a specific period.

Burials and Cremations - Exhumations

The Council do not carry out the exhumation of graves within their cemeteries but will give advice on obtaining the Home Office Licence required.

Burials and Cremations - Historical Records

More and more people are interested in researching family histories but searching burial records for information can be a time consuming process.

Burials and Cremations - Memorials

A memorial is a marker (usually of stone) erected over a grave commonly thought of as a headstone or gravestone.

Burials and Cremations - Welfare Funerals

If a person dies in the Mendip area, it may fall to the Council to arrange a public funded burial. Ultimately the local authority has a duty to bury or cremate someone who has nobody to arrange a funeral for him or her. We are usually called upon where people have died without family on friends to make the necessary arrangements.

Car Parks - Appeal Against a Car Park Excess Charge Notice

You can appeal an Excess Charge Notice if you believe it has been issued unfairly – but there are strict grounds under which an appeal will be considered.

Community Planning and the Sustainable Community Strategy

Community Planning and the Sustainable Community Strategy

Community Safety

We work together within the Community Safety Partnership to reduce crime and disorder across the District.

Community Safety - Anti Social Behaviour

Mendip District Council works with a number of agencies to tackle serious Anti Social Behaviour in the district.

Community Services, CCTV - Service Standards

The Council provides and monitors a number of CCTV cameras in the townships across the district to improve community safety and help the Police detect and monitor problems of anti-social behaviour and crime.

Community Speed Watch

Community Speed Watch is a partnership between the Mendip and South Somerset Community Safety Partnership, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Mendip District Council, participating Town and Parish Councils and groups of Volunteers from the Community.

Community Transport Schemes

Community Transport is available for people who cannot use public transport due to a disability or do not have access to public transport.

Crime Prevention - Town Centre

Mendip District Council work with other agencies to strengthen the support of important initiatives in our major settlements and their rural hinterlands.

Dog Warden Service

The Dog Warden will help you if you lose your dog, and works to prevent stray dogs from causing danger in traffic or a nuisance to people. In particular, the service aims to deal with problems caused by irresponsible dog ownership.

Dog Waste Bins

Dog waste bins, usually green or red, are for use by the public to dispose of any dog waste.

Dogs - Fouling

The Dog (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 came into force on 1st May 1997. This Act means you are legally obliged to clear up after your dog if it fouls any land which is open to the air, and to which the public have access. Remember that contact with dog excrement can lead to blindness, from an infection called Toxocara canis.

Draft Beckington Conservation Area Appraisal

Draft Beckington Conservation Area Appraisal

Draft Glastonbury Conservation Area Appraisal

Draft Glastonbury Conservation Area Appraisal

Economy and Community

Economy and Community form part of the Directorate of Services.

External Funding

To assist local groups in their search for funding the Council has taken a subscription to GRANTNET, a straightforward free to use service which can help you identify what funding is available for your activity or project.

Glastonbury Festival Business Questionnaire

Baker Associates have been commissioned by Mendip District Council and Glastonbury Festivals Ltd to undertake an economic impact assessment of the 2007 Glastonbury Festival. The purpose of the study is to fully understand the economic impact and support the planning of future festivals.

Grounds Maintenance - Grass Cutting

Grounds Maintenance - Grass Cutting.

Historic Buildings at Risk - Success Stories

There are almost 3000 listed buildings in the Mendip District Council area. Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so. This Success Stories document highlights all of the buildings removed from the Buildings at Risk Register since 2001, many of which have been benefited from Historic Building Grant Aid from Mendip District Council.

Historic Buildings at Risk Register

There are almost 3000 listed buildings in the Mendip District Council area. Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so. The main purpose of Mendip District Council's Building at Risk Register is as a working tool, helping to illustrate the number of properties 'at risk' within the District and to keep attention focussed upon them.

Housing Options Team - Homelessness and Housing Options Service Standards

Service standards for the Homelessness and Housing Options team.

Housing Regeneration, Delivery of Affordable Housing - Service Standards

Development of Affordable Housing – working with Registered Social Landlords, Private Sector Landlords and the Housing Corporation to deliver good quality affordable housing for local people in the Mendip area who cannot afford market prices.

Housing Regeneration, Enforcement of standards in private rented accommodation - Service Standard

The services of the private sector team are critical in tackling housing affordability and homelessness. We have developed a range of standards for our service which will help you to know what you can expect from us and whether we are performing to your expectations. These standards also help the council to measure its own performance and to make improvements.

Housing Regeneration, Provision of Financial Assistance to Owner Occupiers and Landlords - Service Standards

The services of the private sector team are critical in delivering the councils priority for greater prosperity in tackling housing affordability and homelessness. We have developed a range of standards for our service which will help you to know what you can expect from us and whether we are performing to your expectations. These standards also help the council to measure its own performance and to make improvements.

Infectious Diseases

Some infectious diseases not spread by the consumption of contaminated food or water are investigated by this council.

Memorial Safety Checks in Mendip Cemeteries

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires councils to ensure that memorials are safe and so reduce the potential for injury to those working in or visiting its cemeteries.

Refuse and Recycling - Bulky Waste Collection Service

If you have a large item such as a piece of furniture or a fridge that you wish to dispose of we offer a Bulky Collection Service at a charge.

Refuse and Recycling - Clinical Waste Collections

The Council provides a clinical waste collection to private households.

Refuse and Recycling - Garden Waste Collection Service

The garden waste collection service is available to all properties across Mendip.

Refuse and Recycling - Hazardous Waste

Handling of hazardous waste

Refuse and Recycling - Household Waste Recycling Centres

Where to find your local household waste recycling centre.

Refuse and Recycling - Kerbside Collections

The Council is now offering 100% recycling coverage for all domestic properties in the district

Refuse and Recycling - New / Replacement Boxes

If your kerbside box or foodwaste caddy has been lost, stolen or you believe that you should have one please inform us by using the contact details below. (Your new box will be delivered to you on your next collection day).

Refuse and Recycling - Waste Collection Service for Food

Details about the food waste collection service operated accross the district

Rights of Way

Contact: Somerset County Council

Rights of Way - Enforcement

Rights of Way - Enforcement

Rights of Way - Maintenance

Rights of Way - Maintenance

Rights of Way -Diversions

Public Rights Of Way Diversions

Rode Conservation Area Appraisal

Smokefree - Health Act 2006

From 1 July 2007, England goes Smokefree. This means that smoking will no longer be allowed in workplaces and public places that are 'enclosed' or 'substantially enclosed'. In addition the legislation will also mean that smoking will no longer be allowed on public transport or in vehicles used for work by more than one person. The reason why the law has been introduced is to protect the public and employees from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

Somerset County Council - Community Services for Adults and Older People

Information and contact details relating to Community Services for Adults and Older People provided by Somerset County Council.

Somerset Recession Impact Task Group

Preventing homelessness in Somerset due to the recession.

Street Cleaning Programme

If you feel your road has not been properly swept, or you have any other comments or questions, please contact us.

Tourism in Mendip

Mendip offers a magical blend of history and legend with Roman, Iron age and medieval remains and associations with King Arthur. The district has varied landscapes ranging from the Mendip hills to the Somerset Levels.

Vandalism

Vandalism is an illegal, anti-social activity that creates a negative impression of an area and contributes to people's fear of crime. You can help us to stamp it out.

Village Hall Grants

Village Halls and Community Centre are often the hub of local communities. Mendip District Council and Somerset County Council offer financial support to help fund hall projects. This scheme is the "County Joint Scheme".

Voluntary Sector Funding

Mendip District Council offers financial support to Voluntary Sector Organisations who provide services that assist the authority in delivering its Corporate Plan priorities.

Walking for Health

Walking provides a fantastic opportunity to achieve the current activity guidelines which are '30 minutes of moderate physical activity on 5 or more days of the week'.

William Stansell Somerset Building Preservation Trust Awards 2008

The awards are aimed at raising the standards for design and construction of new buildings and for the alteration, conversion or repair of historic buildings in the County. The awards also demonstrate the positive contribution that well designed and sensitively conserved buildings make to their surroundings.

Your Mendip

Your Mendip is produced by the council's communications team and is distributed to homes across the district.

Refuse and Recycling - Collection Information

Information relating to your refuse or recycling collection dates.