Your Council
Mendip District Council has 24 Conservative, 22 Liberal Democrat and one Independent Conservative Councillor.
Harvey Siggs is Council Leader, with Nigel Woollcombe-Adams as Deputy Leader. Edward James is Chairman of the Council, with Roy MacKenzie as Vice Chairman.
Councillors - General Information
Councillors (or "members") are elected every four years to represent all the residents of Mendip.
Committees and Membership Lists
Council Committees and Membership Lists including Full Council and Cabinet.
Corporate Organisation
The Council's corporate organisation structure.
LHA Rates For Previous Months
Local Housing Allowance Rates For Previous Months
Local Housing Allowance
On 17th October 2002 the government announced a programme of reform the aim of which was to simplify the Housing Benefit scheme.
Parish and Town Councils
Information on parishes in Mendip.
Political Structure
Mendip District Council consists of 47 Councillors in 34 Wards.
Your Wards
Information on wards in Mendip.
Council News
Telephony problems for Customer Services
The telephone line 01749 648999 can not be accessed at the moment. If you need to contact the Council please call on 01749 343399.
23 July 2008
Work to start on £500,000 conservation project in Shepton Mallet
A £500,000 cash boost is being celebrated in Shepton Mallet as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award funds to assist conservation work in the market town.
14 July 2008
Council Meetings
Audit Committee
17 July 2008
17:00
Cabinet
21 July 2008
18:30
Licensing Sub Committees
22 July 2008
10:00
Planning Board
23 July 2008
18:00
Licensing Sub Committees
28 July 2008
10:00
Scrutiny Board
04 August 2008
18:30
East Mendip Community Partnership
05 August 2008
18:30
Licensing Board
07 August 2008
18:30
Licensing Sub Committees
12 August 2008
10:00
Planning Board
13 August 2008
18:00
Key Sections
Quick Links
Committee Structure
Council's Constitution
Crime Reduction and Drugs Strategy 2005-8
Directorates at Mendip District Council
Mendip District Local Plan
Notice of Public Right - Audit of Account 2007/08
Outside Bodies
Parish Information Bulletin
Political Structure
Calendar of Public Meetings
Find a Councillor
Page last updated on 25 June 2008
