News in Frome

Mendip residents have until 9th February to sign-up and switch energy providers. And this year, for the first time, the Big Community Switch auction has the option of 100 per cent renewable energy tariffs from wind, biomass and solar for electricity, at really competitive market prices.

Cllr Tom Ronan, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Policy and Climate Change at Mendip District Council, said: "Residents will find new renewable energy sources on offer to switch to this time, such as solar and wind. They don't emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases and are kinder to our environment.

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The photo which appeared on social media showing groceries reportedly supplied as part of the free meals project

Fair Frome, along with many charities and food organisations across the UK have been told that families in Frome have also been given poor quality free school meal hampers.

Social media has reacted with outrage to a photo posted from one mother, who has not revealed where she is based, at the food included in a package reportedly three days worth.

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Inside the Sainsbury's store back in October 2020

Along with Asda and other supermarket chains, Sainsbury's, which has a large store in Frome has said it will enforce the wearing of masks.

Simon Roberts, Chief Executive of Sainsbury's, has written to all customers to ask them to play their part in keeping everyone safe by always wearing a mask in store and by shopping alone. Following a successful trial over the weekend, Sainsbury's will this week put trained security guards at the front of stores to challenge those who are not wearing a mask or who are shopping in groups.

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The Friends of the Blue Association Trust, in association with the Blue School in Wells.

Grants up to £2,500 are now available for smaller charities and grassroots groups based in Somerset. Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) manages The Somerset Fund and is encouraging smaller charities and community groups that run on less than £100,000 per year to apply now for funding.

The grants are 'unrestricted', which means they can be used to pay for ongoing running costs, also known as 'core costs'. Applications to the Fund can be made through SCF's website and the deadline to apply is Monday 22 February, 2021.

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Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash

With the COVID-19 lockdown underway and freezing weather outside, Mendip District Council are encouraging all residents, particularly the most vulnerable, to pick up the phone to get free personal advice to keep their homes warm, reduce energy costs and save money.

The call marks this year's Big Energy Saving Winter, a national campaign from Citizens Advice, Energy Saving Trust and BEIS to help people get the financial support and energy saving advice they are entitled to.

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