Following a review of land at Easthill, Frome, the Liberal Democrat group of Mendip District Council are committed to retaining the site in Council ownership for use as cemetery extension land. The Group are therefore minded to withdraw support for any further exploratory plans to develop the land as a potential site for the social and affordable housing programme.

This position was taken in recognition of strong local concerns about the site's ecological importance. We are grateful to the residents of Frome who shared their concerns with us and we want to make it clear that we've listened to all views.

For clarity, as things stand, this position is not one of a temporary nature, but one that will be maintained for the entire duration of this current administration. However, the Group acknowledges that any formal decision is one for Cabinet to take via the Council's democratic process following the presentation of all the relevant considerations and debate.

The Liberal Democrat group will continue to work to improve the supply of much needed social and affordable housing for the people of Mendip.