Parish Magazine
Our digital edition brings the latest local news, events, and community updates straight to your device. With just a click, you’ll have access to engaging content and vibrant stories from the heart of our community. With the convenience of staying informed and connected.
Local Business
Boost your business with our local business feature. Showcase your products and services to our readers and gain exposure within the community. Connect with potential customers and strengthen your presence in the neighbourhood. Let your business shine in our vibrant local magazine – 5 Alive. For content and adverts please click link below to contact Peter the editor.
Road Closures
The link below will take you to the Road Closure Map.
To check for live road closures. You will need to adjust the date in the little panel on the left to display information for future days.
Community Events
Stay in the loop with our community events. From local fairs to charity drives and art exhibitions to village gatherings we’ll keep you informed about the latest happenings in the village. Donʼt miss out on the fun and activities that bring our community together. Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of our village. Click button below for Events page.
Parish Meeting Minutes
Parish Meeting Dates will be published on the Events Page All links for latest Parish Minutes will be updated here.
HM Tree Felling
April 2024 Heidelberg Materials residents update given by Alex and Andy. The information handout is to the right.
Frome & East Somerset MP
Anna Sabine is the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Talking Cafes
Talking cafes are a place to meet new people, make friends and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in your community.
- Coleford: Monday 1pm – 2.30pm, The Hub, Old School, Church Street, Coleford BA3 5NQ
- Evercreech: Thursday 2.30pm – 4pm, Evercreech Village Hall, Victoria Lane, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6JP
- Frome: Monday 10am – 11.30am Cheese and Grain, Justice Lane, Frome BA11 1BE
- Frome: Thursday 1pm – 2.30pm, Coffee#1, 15-16 Westway Centre, Frome BA11 1BS
- Glastonbury: Mondays 10am – 12pm, St John Baptist’s Church, High Street, Glastonbury BA6 9DR
- Shepton Mallet: Wednesday 10am – 12pm, The Art Bank, 13 High St, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AD
- Shepton Mallet Young Person’s Talking Café: (aimed at people aged between 18-30 years old), Fridays 1.30pm – 3pm, The Cheeky Bean (downstairs seating area), 12 Market Place, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AZ
- Street: First and third Wednesday of the month 10am – 12pm, Fondo lounge at 107, High Street, Street BA16 0EY
- Wells: Friday 10am – 12pm, Portway Annexe, Wells BA5 2QF
Mendip Local Plan 2006- 2029
- The purpose of Mendip District Local Plan Part II – Sites and Policies is to:
- Identify and allocate additional sites for housing to meet the requirements for
affordable and market housing set out in Local Plan Part I; - To ensure that there are sufficient sites to enable a rolling five-year supply of
housing land in the district and to meet the housing delivery test; - To review and allocate additional employment land to support economic
development; - To review and update development limits around the towns and villages;
- To review and update the open and community space designations;
- To set out additional development management policies to meet objectives in
Local Plan Part I and the National Planning Policy Framework.
