Your Council

Mendip District Council has 23 Conservative, 22 Liberal Democrat and 2 Independent Councillors.

Harvey Siggs is Council Leader, with Nigel Woollcombe-Adams as Deputy Leader. Edward James is Chairman of the Council, with Damon Hooton as Vice Chairman.

Councillors - General Information

Councillors (or "members") are elected every four years to represent all the residents of Mendip.

Calendar of Public Meetings

Councillors attend regular meetings to consider Council business and make decisions. These are public meetings which you can attend.

Winning Council Business

Business Opportunities with Mendip District Council

Committees and Membership Lists

Council Committees and Membership Lists including Full Council and Cabinet.

Corporate Plan 2009-2012

Decision Register

The Council's Constitution sets out some quite specific procedures to be followed when decisions are made by the Cabinet or Area Boards and by individual members of the Cabinet (Portfolio Holders).

Parish and Town Councils

Information on parishes in Mendip.

Political Structure and Portfolio Holders

Mendip District Council consists of 47 Councillors in 34 Wards.

Council News

Supporting businesses, providing housing, helping those who are isolated in our rural district and helping to take the district forward.

22 July 2010

Mendip District Council and Dogs Trust are urging dog owners to pick up the poop and help clean up our public spaces for a great summer outdoors.

15 July 2010

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