News in Shepton Mallet

In planning news in and around Shepton Mallet this week:

Mendip planners are considering an application for Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural building into five new homes.

Strode College are offering free online or classroom based functional skills courses in Maths or English starting in February 2022.

Functional Skills are national qualifications focussing on the skills and knowledge required to apply English and Mathematics to employment and everyday life. Offered at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 (GCSE equivalent), Functional Skills at Strode provide adult learners with the opportunity to work at their own pace and ability in a relaxed and friendly, supportive environment on campus or online.

When Happy Landings Animal Rescue had a problem with their floodlights a few weeks ago, Waterlip Electrical Contracting were more than happy to lend a helping paw.

They explained: " Happy Landings contacted us for an emergency call out – the outside lights leading to the cat area were not working. We quickly realised that the lights were not only faulty but also very costly to run, and so took the decision to replace them with some new JCC LED Flood Lights. While on site, we also replaced a broken socket, faulty sensor light and flashing strip light in the offices – all of this was completely free of charge. "

Shepton Mallet will have a walk-in coronavirus service tomorrow Thursday 30th December - 10am-4pm.

Based at the Shape Mendip site, the following are available:

Do you think you have what it takes to join the UK's largest zombie experience company in Shepton Mallet Prison ?

Zombie Infection place thousands of guests in two-hour, award-winning immersive experiences almost every weekend of the year. They also actively drive the UK's zombie community and scare scene with gaming streams, podcast, filming days and additional events.

Did you have a tub of sweets for Christmas?

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As consultation into Somerset County Council's last ever budget opens, Council Leader Cllr David Fothergill has highlighted how several years of prudent financial management has meant the Council should be able to set a balanced budget for 2022/23.

Councillor David Fothergill said: "Careful financial management over the last few years has left us in a sound financial position and the County Council should be able to set a balanced budget while continuing to invest in key services, such as adults social care and Children's Services. I expect us to again set one of the lowest county council tax rates in the country."

Are you looking for work and want to join a grounded in the community award-winning local company?

This company is hiring to work on projects in and around Somerset.

THE shortlist has been announced for the Somerset Business Awards 2022, with companies, charities and individuals from across the county vying for the honours.

Judges faced a tough time whittling down the huge number of entries for the 2022 awards, which are run annually by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

Everyone loves a good grumble about roadworks – and Somerset has had its fair share to deal with over the past 12 months.

With the tail end of the Junction 25 upgrade, the start of the Creech Castle improvements in Taunton, and the early stages of the long-awaited upgrade of the A303, there's been plenty of scope for muttering about delays while stuck waiting at lights or crawling through contraflows.