MORE than 500 trees will soon be planted on the Mendip Hills. The move by Mendip District Council (MDC) increases the carbon absorption potential of the district’s landscape, as well as helping alleviate some of the current issues faced in the Mendip Hills, including tree loss due to ash dieback disease. The trees will be planted with the help of Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit. Jim Hardcastle, manager of the Mendip Hills AONB Unit, said: “The detailed planting schemes will be made in conjunction with Natural England and local landowners such as the National Trust, Somerset Wildlife Trust and Somerset County Council.
MORE than 500 trees will soon be planted on the Mendip Hills. The move by Mendip District Council (MDC) increases the carbon absorption potential of the district’s landscape, as well as helping alleviate some of the current issues faced in the Mendip Hills, including tree loss due to ash dieback disease. The trees will be planted with the help of Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit. Jim Hardcastle, manager of the Mendip Hills AONB Unit, said: “The detailed planting schemes will be made in conjunction with Natural England and local landowners such as the National Trust, Somerset Wildlife Trust and Somerset County Council.
A MENDIP market is relocating while regeneration work takes place in the town. Traders at the Shepton Mallet Friday Market will set up their stalls at Great Ostry Car Park from March 19 for 14 weeks. The market will still run from 9am until 2pm, but there will be no market on April 2 (Good Friday). Resurfacing work is taking place on Shepton s Market Place thanks to the town improvement scheme, which is being jointly funded by Shepton Mallet Town Council (SMTC), Mendip District Council (MDC) and Somerset County Council (SCC). “I am delighted that by working with the community, traders and SMTC, we have found a way to continue the Shepton Mallet Friday Market during these important works for the town , said Deputy Leader of MDC, and Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, Cllr Josh Burr.
Mendip District Council (MDC) has introduced free parking in the district until Thursday, December 24. MDC are hoping this will encourage people to shop locally and support businesses in the area. Cllr Josh Burr, portfolio holder for Neighbourhood Services, said: “Mendip District Council is delighted to provide free parking for residents, businesses and visitors in the run up to Christmas. “We hope it will encourage people to do their essential retail shopping in our district. “Our retailers need the footfall more than ever. “This move shows our commitment to supporting our local economy.” Visitors will be able to park for free in all Mendip-owned car parks including, Cranhill Road, Street; St Johns, Glastonbury; Union Street, Wells; Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet; Cattle Market, Frome and more.