Leisure and Culture

Active Lifestyles

Health and activity is a key target for Mendip District Council.

Active Somerset

Active Somerset

Application for Charity and Registered Community Amateur Sports Club Relief

Application for Charity and Registered Community Amateur Sports Club Relief

Attractions in the Local Area

Land of beauty, heritage and myth Mendip is a popular holiday destination.

Buildings at Risk

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.

Classes - Active Living Classes

Everyone knows that being regularly active prevents health problems and manages medical conditions once they have been diagnosed.

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Conservation Areas

Advice on Conservation Areas within the Mendip District Council area.

Current Reviews under the Licensing Act 2003

Details of any current review applications

Economy and Community

Economy and Community form part of the Directorate of Services.

Events in Mendip

Current events in Mendip.

Food Hygiene Training 2007/8

Glastonbury Festival

The Glastonbury Festival attracts more than 100,000 people every year. It doubles the population of Mendip district and severely stretches the capacity of local services such as the police, fire and hospitals.

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.

Leisure Facilities

On-line bookings are available for activities at Frome and Wells Leisure Centres and Strode Swimming Pool.

Licences - Hackney Carriage (Taxi)

Licensing of taxis

Licences - Personal Licence

A personal licence is required for a qualified individual to run premises where alcohol is sold.

Licences - Premises Licences

Where a premises or place is to be used for licensable activities to take place a premises licence must be in force

Licences - Street Trading

There are street trading provisions which apply to Wells, Street, Glastonbury and during Glastonbury Festival.

Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 received Royal Assent on 10 July 2003. It replaces the current licensing laws and came into effect on 7 February 2005 (first appointed day).

Mendip In Bloom

Mendip In Bloom encourage all sections of society to join together and aim’s to enhance the environments of the District of Mendip its City

Parks and Open Spaces - General Information

We have a number of parks and open spaces that are provided for the enjoyment of Mendip residents and visitors.

Parks and Open Spaces - Sports Pitches

Information about football pitches at West Shepton Playing Fields that are available for hire.

Regeneration, Regeneration and Tourism - Service Standards

The Regeneration Service has four teams; Heritage Conservation, Car Parks and Transportation, Area Regeneration and Regeneration and Tourism.

Resource Centre

The Resource Centre is able to supply a range of sport, art and play equipment for hire by community groups.

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 County Council - Leisure and Culture

Somerset County Council provides information and advice on culture and heritage issues.

Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals 2007

The dreary November evenings will come to life in Somerset as the county’s spectacular carnival season takes to the road.

Sports Activities

Sports activities in Mendip.

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.

Tourist Information Centres

Mendip has 5 Tourist Information Centres located in the towns of Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells.

Transport - Information for Visitors

Information for visitors to the Mendip district.

Walks 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'.