Latest News

We keep two years worth of press releases issued by Mendip District Council on the website.

September 2019
  1. Christmas comes to Wells with a sustainable twist
  2. Free Health & Wellbeing event on World Mental Health Day
  3. There's still time to return your Household Enquiry Form
  4. Council hands over the reins of monthly market to volunteer group
  5. Update: Works taking place at Shepton Mallet Cemetery
  6. Commercial Road Car Park
  7. Mendip's Climate Emergency - Council plans moving forward for being part of the solution
  8. Chair of Mendip District Council hosts Tea Party to support Staff led Charity of the Year, CLIC Sargent
August 2019
  1. Sir Vince Cable visits Mendip
  2. Council boss takes part in 'RideLondon' in support of staff charity of the year
  3. Reminder to Local residents to respond to important voter registration form
  4. Saxonvale update: Road Closure
July 2019
  1. Council picks up award for apprentice scheme
  2. Sunday Market returns for Summer Fun and Plastic Free July
  3. Young entrepreneurs to flock to Wells for Regional Final of the Young Traders Market
  4. Young Traders in Wells make it through to National Finals
June 2019
  1. Mendip flying the rainbow flag in support of Pride!
  2. Wells Market to host the Young Traders Market South West Regional Final 2019
  3. Review of polling districts and polling places in Mendip
  4. Recycling out early for Glastonbury Festival
  5. Council's approach to commercialism is recognised as 'stand out'
  6. Dad's day out in market town!
  7. Council Chair welcomes 'Sen.se-Sational' shop that has popped up in Mendip
  8. Staff help Chief Executive to get on his bike during #BikeWeekUK for Charity
May 2019
  1. All change at Mendip as new look council meets
  2. Mendip Businesses Awards set to be the biggest one yet!
  3. Popular Sunday Market returns for May Spring fun
  4. New political make-up for Mendip District Council
  5. Mendip Markets is calling on young traders to support the 'Love your Local Market' campaign!
  6. Somerset selects SUEZ as new waste collections contractor
  7. Thank you to all the #LitterHeroes of Mendip!
April 2019
  1. Scam Alert
  2. Mendip goes cashless with PayByPhone
  3. Your Easter waste collections and recycling sites
  4. Great British Spring Clean: Calling all Mendip #LitterHeroes
  5. Don't forget to register to vote to take part in the local elections - May 2019
  6. Find out who is standing in your local elections - May 2019
March 2019
  1. A night of networking, awards and celebration - Tickets on sale soon!
  2. Mendip Business Awards 2019 to showcase the best Family Business in Mendip
  3. St Patrick's Day celebrations at Sunday market
  4. Hearing dates set for local plan part two examination
February 2019
  1. Training for local landlords and letting agents to be delivered in Mendip
  2. Mendip Business Awards Introduces New Category: Market Trader of the Year
  3. Snowdrops and Street Food on offer in Shepton
  4. Call out for interest in Commercial Space at Saxonvale Site in Frome
January 2019
  1. It's the Mendip Business Awards fifth anniversary and entries are now open
  2. Mendip charity gets a boost from council staff fundraising
  3. Dementia Friends sessions for council staff
  4. Lottery Community Fund opens for grant applications in Mendip
December 2018
  1. Free festive parking across Mendip!
  2. Christmas message from the Chairman of Mendip District Council
  3. Get your festive knitwear ready as Christmas Market rolls into town!
  4. Important Information