FOOTPATH NEWS!!

Nicki Hillman is our local volunteer for all the footpaths within the parish. If you experience any issues with a footpath ie. broken stiles/signage, overgrowth etc, please email Nicki – [email protected]. Public Path Diversion Order – FR10/5, FR10/4 & FR 10/6 (Made order and plan)  (Notice Mells) REPORT JANUARY – MID MARCH 2024 Flooded gateway…

CO-OPTION OF TWO COUNCILLORS

Mells Parish Council has a vacancy for the co-option of two Councillors and would like to hear from Parishioners who would like to join the Council. Co-option will take place on 8 October 2024 at 7.15pm in The Barn, Mells.   In the event that more interests are expressed than vacant positions, you will be…

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Want to be part of an Outstanding volunteer service? Then Route1 is looking for you! Route1 Advocacy and Independent Visitors service supports children and young people who are in care or have a social worker. They do this by matching volunteers with young people as either short term Advocates, or longer term Independent Visitors. The…

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION

Fostering: With over 600 children in care and fewer than 200 in-house Foster homes more people are needed to come forward to train as foster carers. More information can be found at www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk or by calling 0800 587 9900. Route1 Advocacy and Independent Visitors service supports children and young people who are in care or…

AVAILABLE GRANTS, FINANCIAL AND COST OF LIVING HELP

Halecombe Quarry Community Fund is seeking to support projects within the parishes of Leigh-on-Mendip, Coleford, Mells and Whatley  local to the quarry that improve the amenity and environment of the residents within these parishes. Next application closing date is 31 July 2024. Projects that have clear benefits in terms of education, recreation, nature conservation and sustainability will…

PLANNING MATTERS & APPLICATIONS

For discussion at the November 2024 meeting:- 2024/1858/LBC: Retrospective permission for additional conservation roof lights to north elevation, ground floor timber partition, first floor mezzanine and replacement of flooring at first floor – Vobster Church Studio