Street cleansing and grounds maintenance in the former Mendip District Council area will soon be integrated into Somerset Council’s existing operations.
Since 1 June, services previously provided by idverde UK are now delivered by Somerset Council in a move that will ensure unified and efficient maintenance of public spaces for our residents.
Residents of Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street, Wells and the surrounding areas will soon notice more Somerset Council vehicles and team members out and about as services like the upkeep of open spaces and play areas, grass cutting, litter collection and fly-tipping removal begin to be delivered by the Council.
The former Mendip area’s street scene and ground care works have been delivered through a contract with idverde since 2012.
The officers who provided the service with idverde will be TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings [Protection of Employment]) transferred over to the Council.
Some responsibilities will now be delivered by Frome Town Council, Glastonbury Town Council, and Wells City Council.
Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts, Lead Member for Communities, Housing and Culture, said:
This move will align our ground maintenance operations across the county. It means we can coordinate resources and offer unified, direct delivery of services for residents.
Working together with Town and City Councils has been a fantastic success story. This collaborative approach means valued services continue to be delivered.
We would like to extend our thanks to idverde for its commitment to the area over the past 13 years.
To report a street care and grounds maintenance problem such as overflowing bins, overgrown grass or a road sweeping issue, visit the Council’s Street care and grounds maintenance page.
