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March 2023

1. Condolences: John Greenhalgh, Mendip District Councillor, 'a dedicated long-standing servant of his community'
2. Councils celebrate shared history at Wells Cathedral
3. Mendip goes the distance and opens another multi-user path

February 2023

1. One month out: Council Plan sets priorities for new Somerset Council
2. Talking Benches left as legacy gift to Mendip communities
3. Get help with your empty home
4. Extraordinary Full Council Meeting discusses High Court decision on Mendip's Local Plan

January 2023

1. Citizens Advice Mendip launch new advice point kiosks
2. Business mentors needed to help Somerset thrive
3. Somerset flooding threat is no longer a major incident
4. Mendip marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

December 2022

1. Mendip District Council's response to High Court Judgement on Local Plan
2. Thanks to Fixy
3. Multi-user path in Westbury-Sub-Mendip open in time for Christmas
4. 'Christmas in Wells' is a sell-out success

November 2022

1. Volunteers needed for Independent Remuneration Panel
2. Somerset residents share their energy efficiency success stories
3. Reminder - park your car for free this Small Business Saturday
4. Take action to champion trees in Mendip this Tree Week

October 2022

1. Be a flesh eater this Halloween
2. Community and skills event to shine a light on Glastonbury Town Deal opportunities
3. Council consultation seeks views on Mendip's green spaces
4. Mendip landlords urged to note new safety laws

September 2022

1. Somerset Councils seek your views on trees
2. Have your say on bike rack locations in Mendip
3. Recycle More making a massive impact
4. Green Directory launch will help residents achieve their retrofit ambitions

August 2022

1. Christmas market returns to Wells for the festive season
2. ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP - s106 agreement, Saxonvale, Frome
3. Council report shows positive progress to tackle climate change, but much more must be done
4. Final Glastonbury Town Deal project progresses to Government

July 2022

1. Annual check on voter details begins
2. Consultation on council tax support scheme launched
3. Somerset County Council appoints new Chief Executive - will lead the new unitary Somerset Council from April 2023
4. Wells businessman prosecuted for failing to produce waste removal documents

June 2022

1. Mendip's sweeper teams clean up 1000 tonnes of debris from roadsides
2. Work begins on EV charging point installation in Mendip car parks
3. Mendip flies the rainbow flag to celebrate Pride Month
4. National recognition for Mendip's 'wasted food project'

May 2022

1. Mendip adopts motions on its Climate and Ecological Emergency declaration
2. Mendip and Woodland Trust team up for Tree Tour
3. Free e-bike trial finale in Glastonbury
4. Mendip hosts networking event for retail and hospitality businesses

April 2022

1. Council pays £150 energy rebate to more than 27,000 Mendip households
2. Town Deal event postponed as projects fix their focus on the finish line
3. Polls open in just one week
4. Bank holiday collection changes

March 2022

1. Condolences: Former Mendip Councillor, Elizabeth John
2. All change - summer hours at recycling sites from 1 April
3. More opportunities announced to engage with the Glastonbury Town Deal
4. How to access support if you're sponsoring a Ukrainian refugee

February 2022

1. Have your say on unauthorised encampments in Glastonbury
2. Improvement scheme to go ahead on road serving Glastonbury Tor
3. 10 businesses to benefit from Somerset Catalyst support programme
4. Number of empty homes in Mendip declining

January 2022

1. Chair of Mendip donates £1,200 to local good causes
2. Mendip marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
3. New £250k funding boost for hospitality businesses in Mendip - open now!
4. Mendip staff raise £1.4k for 'Time is Precious' throughout pandemic

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