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- Mendip Markets continue daily, despite COVID
- Mendip's new priorities: Saving lives, delivering statutory services, and economic recovery
- Mendip's Big Energy Saving Winter launches in lockdown
- Supporting Somerset's visitor economy
- Somerset Disability Engagement Service launched
- Mendip District Council offers help to deal with damp and mould this winter
- Mendip residents urged to think greener with the Big Community Switch
- Recycling sites stay open for essential use
- Michael Eavis praises NHS and volunteers after receiving the Covid-19 vaccination
- Leisure facilities close as Mendip moves to Tier 4
- O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
- Town centre traffic schemes to continue over festive season
- FULL COUNCIL, 14th December, 2020: A statement regarding a pause on land adjoining Easthill Cemetery, Frome
- Mendip District Council Appoints Carter Jonas on Energy Investment Scheme
- Keeping Mendip residents active throughout the festive season with Fusion
- Connect over the festive period to help alleviate loneliness in Mendip
- Climate Emergency Strategy agreed by five councils in Somerset
- STATEMENT: Cabinet decision to proceed with social and affordable housing programme in Mendip is confirmed, unanimously
- Mendip opens Additional Restrictions Grant scheme to give extra support local businesses
- Get your fuel bills down with support from Mendip and partners
- Social and Affordable Housing Development Programme - A special meeting of Cabinet
- Mendip supports parish tree planting at Binegar Bottom
- Covid-safe staff
- Council's letter to landlords urges improved energy efficiency ratings
- There's no place like home with an energy efficiency grant or loan
- Council issues Halloween and Bonfire safety advice amid COVID restrictions
- Council welcomes new funding boost to help people sleeping rough in Mendip
- Mendip upgrade makes Recycle More possible
- Mendip Council to seek innovative funding sources to unlock future civic schemes
- Council awareness scheme helps high street businesses keep customers' safe
- Support from local services for the financial fallout from Coronavirus
- New £500 self-isolation payments to support Mendip residents
- Countdown to Green Homes Grant Scheme
- £500k Accelerator Fund for Glastonbury Town
- Stronger Somerset promises better health and care for residents with a new Adult Health and Care Lead appointed
- MDC Statement: North Parade Car Park, 25th September, 2020
- Board urges people to follow government guidelines as Mendip sees increase in positive coronavirus cases
- Recycling sites switch to winter hours on 1 October
- Limited re-opening of Mendip District Council offices, Monday 21st September
- Keep up the good work this Recycle Week
- Stronger Somerset: Our Ambitious Plan to Deliver a Stronger Future
- Summer Bank Holiday collections one day later
- Calling Mendip tradespeople to become accredited for Green Homes Grant work
- Online safeguarding sessions prove popular with Mendip's taxi drivers
- Fusion Lifestyle swimming pools to open again in Mendip
- Pulling together: Community-led weeding pilots picked
- 17.08.2020 Joint Statement from District Councils
- Supporting local businesses post-lockdown
- 30.07.20 Joint Statement from District Councils
- Don't lose your voice - Mendip residents urged to look out for voter registration details
- Experienced Corporate Finance Advisor takes up new interim appointment at Mendip
- Mendip offers fast-track 'Pavement Licences' to help hospitality sector seat and serve outside
- Mendip District Council highlights commitment to Making Mendip Matter
- Mendip Council transfers Boyle Cross to Frome community
- Mendip push ahead with social housing plan after 20-year gap
- Response to 'One Somerset' and The Future of Local Government in Somerset
- Help further improve Somerset's streets during the coronavirus pandemic
- More items accepted at recycling sites
- Mendip marks Armed Forces Day
- Glastonbury green space secured for future generations
- Mendip Markets return to high streets after coronavirus lockdown
- Mendip raises a flag to support LGBTQ+ Pride Week
- Condolences: Cllr Denise Michell, Glastonbury Town Councillor and Former Mayor
- Recycling sites: 'shop-style' social distancing on its way
- MDC STATEMENT: Technical issues at Planning Board 27.05.20
- Pay-outs made to the tune of £26 million to Mendip businesses
- New boost to business as Local Authority Discretionary Grant is launched
- Your Council is here for you: Mendip's leader writes to residents
- Recycling centres: Five remaining sites reopen after Bank Holiday
- During the current Covid-19 Crisis we are asking that you please don't have bonfires
- High Court rules in favour of Mendip over Neighbourhood Plan challenge
- One-day-later collections after Spring Bank Holiday
- One day later collections after VE Day
- Hold on to your clothes, or lose them to landfill
- Thank you, Somerset!
- Don't miss out: Mendip businesses urged to take up vital grant offer
- Community health concerns addressed in Glastonbury
- Somerset's councils and healthcare teams are getting in touch with people to check on their welfare
- Mendip resumes grass cutting - but is mindful of wildlife
- Coronavirus - have a plan for your pets
- Appeal for care staff to help to help meet Coronavirus pressures
- Mendip Markets close due to coronavirus
- Street and Glastonbury markets close
- Mendip businesses to shine another time
- Mendip District Council says 'our doors are closed - but we're still working'
- Mendip Markets remain open for essential purchases
- Authorities in Somerset Response to the Government's Coronavirus briefing
- BRIEF STATEMENT: Mendip District Council - Cancellation of meetings
- Mendip sets a 'value-for-money' balanced budget
- Mendip marks climate milestone with a great green giveaway
- Vaping banned in Mendip taxis
- Businesses in Mendip - it's time to celebrate your success
- Have your say on Somerset's Climate Strategy
- Community views and Board members sought for multi-million Glastonbury Town Deal vision
- Mendip staff join young people at climate conference
- Mendip publish first-ever carbon emissions report
- Local firms celebrate launch of prestigious business awards
- Local Plan: Housing Supply in Mendip
- Climate Emergency events off to a flying start
- Do you know any home owners currently without heating?
- Celebrating success: 2020 Mendip Business Awards launch
- Have your say on tackling Somerset's Climate Emergency
- Record-breaking charity fundraising from staff at Mendip
- Working together for the future of Somerset: A joint statement from Somerset's district councils
Press releases in 2019 issued by Mendip District Council.