Refugees welcome in Mendip In response to the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the 2nd world war, I asked Mendip District Council to do what it can to help resettle our share of refugees fleeing war so that families and children can live in safety. Although my formal motion was denied a debate, I […]

My Council funding – where did the money go? Over the last few months I have worked with various applicants to allocate my ward fund of £2000 from Mendip District Council’s Community Environment Fund (CEF) to the following projects, which will benefit the local community: Frome Community College: purchase of new computer equipment to support […]

Mendip District Council released £350,000 to fund local community projects earlier in 2013. The money is part of the New Homes Bonus grant that the council will use to encourage and support legacy projects across the district. Two funds have been established: the Local Legacy Fund and the Community Environment Fund. Local Legacy Fund Applications […]