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Green Villages Grant Application Form (August 2024)
Mon, 12 Aug 2024
The current application form, approved by Full Council on 5th August 2024.
Green Villages Grant Policy and Guidance
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Document detailing grant specifics
Presentation: The 5 Mile Food Programme
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
The slide show accompanying the talk by Joe Joseph, regarding the 5MF Programme & Vale of Avalon Agroecological area work.
Local environmental initiatives by Tom Blatchford
Thu, 20 Apr 2023
Examples of Tom's involvement with a variety of projects around the parish.
Terms of Reference Environment Working Group (EWG)
Tue, 25 Oct 2022
Terms of Reference for the EWG, approved by Full Council on 24th October 2022.
Letter from James Heappey MP 23rd August 22 re 126 and 173 Buses
Wed, 24 Aug 2022
Letter sent to Wells City Council Mayor Stewart Cursley from James Heappey MP concerning the axing of the 126 and 173 buses.
Annual Report 2021-22 Somerset Rivers Authority
Thu, 4 Aug 2022
Full version of SRA report.
Drystone Walls of the Mendips
Fri, 29 Jul 2022
The Mendip Hills AONB Service want to support farmers and landowners to restore their drystone walls in the unique style of the area.
The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has already supported two projects with a specific focus on the restoration of drystone walls.
Article by Megan Godley of the...
Protecting Grassland with Grants for Farmers
Fri, 29 Jul 2022
Many grasslands have been lost across the UK, primarily due to overgrazing or the addition of chemical fertilisers, which have pushed out the colourful wildflowers.
Farmers and landowners in this parish can help to strengthen the remaining grasslands on the Mendip Hills.
Article written by Megan Godley...
Somerset Food Trail - events local to the parish
Mon, 11 Jul 2022
Running from 15th - 24th July, Somerset Food Trail is county-wide, but there are lots of events very nearby or in the parish.
Healing and Household Recipes: natural ingredients
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
Some ideas for common cleaning and healing recipes made only with natural ingredients found around the home.
Survey Results (Environmental Working Group, November 2021)
Thu, 18 Nov 2021
Attached are a summary of results from the 3 surveys. Thank you for your input!!
Bridlepath - temporary closure
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
Notification from Somerset County Council, regarding the temporary closure of part of the East Mendip Way, through Kings Castle Wood. In effect from 30th September 2021 for 6 months, this measure is to deal with Ash die-back trees.
Environmental Working Group Proposal
Thu, 12 Aug 2021
The proposal, following amendments recommended by Full Council on 9th August 2021.
Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2020-2021
Tue, 3 Aug 2021
A summarised version of the annual report by SRA, issued July 2021.
Rights Of Way within the Parish
Tue, 18 May 2021
Source: Somerset County Council map. Each path is coded, with the first 2 letters representing the nearest town (eg WS10/19 - Wells area)
Mendip Hills AONB within St Cuthbert (Out) Parish
Mon, 15 Feb 2021
The area shaded green represents a portion of the AONB that lies within the Parish. The AONB covers a total of 198 square km (76.7 square miles), crossing 26 parishes in total.
Cultivating Sustainable Habits - easy read version
Tue, 5 Jan 2021
Read more for simple steps to living more sustainably. This version has icons and pale blue background for readers who may find this easier to read.
Cultivating Sustainable Habits
Tue, 5 Jan 2021
Read here for simple steps to live more sustainably.
Mendip Slinky Bus Poster
Wed, 23 Dec 2020
Gives details about the service and contact details.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
Parish Online map showing the 5 SSSIs within the parish.
The Mendip Hills AONB (Parish Online)
Tue, 10 Nov 2020
Map showing the extent of the AONB and the area within the North and East Wards of the parish.
Phosphate levels - Natural England letter to LDAs
Mon, 17 Aug 2020
Advice from Natural England for planning authority action and awareness regarding phosphate levels.
Letter from Somerset Wildlife Trust re the Decline of Insects
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
The Somerset Wildlife Trust are calling on all Residents to take action to do their bit to reduce the decline in insects.
The Wildlife Trusts Reversing the Decline of Insects Report
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
This report shows ways in which we can all help to prevent the decline of insects. There are lots of wonderful examples to inspire us to take action.
Managing England's Woodlands in a Climate Change Emergency
Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Published by The Forestry Commission, the report highlights threats to woodland and is a consideration for the parish council regarding the trees on its land. Crown Copyright.
8 Steps to help the Future of the AONB
Fri, 8 Nov 2019
Powerpoint presented by Jim Hardcastle, Manager of Mendip AONB, in November 2019.