Welcome to Ditcheat Parish Council
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News and Events
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DITCHEAT PARISH COUNCIL
VACANCIES FOR COUNCILLORS
Due to the resignations of Hilary Lynne Harrison and Robert Carson there are two vacancies for a Parish Councillor for Ditcheat Parish Council.
If, within 14 days* after the date of this notice, a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT by TEN electors for the Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by the Parish Council by co-option.
Pam Griffiths 1st August 2021
Clerk to the Council, the Proper Officer for this purpose.
* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.
Following the end of the legislation that allowed Parish Councils to hold meetings remotely, all meetings are now held face to face, and unless otherwise indicated on the agendas will be held in the Church Room.
The Parish Council welcomes attendance at council meetings.
Pam Griffiths
Clerk to Ditcheat Parish Council
2021-07-12
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update.
Please be reassured that Ditcheat Parish Council is continuing to coordinate help and support for anyone who requests assistance either because they are ill/self-isolating or because their family/friends/help are themselves unable to give assistance. The Parish Council continues to maintain a list of people who would be happy to help those who need support
Anyone wishing to be contacted to either offer or receive help should email the clerk@ditcheatparishcouncil.org.uk confirming that they are giving authority for their contact details to be held and used for the purposes of:
- sending out information, including that that they have, or suspect they have, contracted coronavirus
- receiving requests for assistance
- receiving offers of help
The information will be held by Ditcheat Parish Council for a period of no more than 1 year and deleted sooner once the situation has resolved. In extraordinary circumstances if parishioners do not have access to email then please call the Clerk on 01749 860443 in which case please leave your name, contact details (telephone number) and reason for your call. Please do not include any other personal health details in either emails or telephone messages. The Parish Council is not able to offer any health related advice or support.
Planning
We evaluate local planning applications and work with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups.
We set an annual local rate to cover the Council’s operating costs.
Projects
Our role includes initiating projects for maintaining and repairing parish facilities.
We consult with the District Council on maintaining, repairing, and improving highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning.
Conservation
We are also responsible for conservation, including trees and listed buildings, and environmental issues.
Parish Noticeboard and Useful Links
Parish Calendar
Meetings and events dates
Somerset Choices
Advice on care and support services
Mendip District Council
Parish Council Meetings
Information on our meetings
Fosse Trinity News
Local Parish Magazine
Somerset County Council
Rubbish Collection
Information on waste collection
Ditcheat Parish Church
The Church of St Mary Magdalene
Alhampton Chapel
Alhampton Chapel
Somerset Libraries
Information on library services
Travel Somerset
Travel News
Contact Us
You can contact the Parish Clerk: Pam Griffiths:
Email: clerk@ditcheatparishcouncil.org.uk
Phone: 01749 860443
Post:
Wayside Cottage
Alhampton
Ditcheat
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6PZ