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There are 279 parishes in the Somerset Council area. Parish and town councils raise their money by adding an extra cost known as a “precept” to council tax bills in each parish. Your parish share will be clearly shown on your council tax bill.
Vacancies on parish and town councils can happen at any time, for example because a councillor has resigned or has died. If an election is not requested, then the remaining councillors can fill the vacancy through co-option. This means the parish or town council can choose someone to fill the vacancy. You can find City, Town and Parish councils information on our Democracy website.
Asset and Service Devolution useful links
Asset and Service Devolution for all enquiries email: devolution@somerset.gov.uk
Council meetings, reports and papers
- Agenda for Scrutiny Committee – Corporate and Resources on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at 2pm
Item 8: The Asset and Service Devolution Framework - Agenda for Executive Meeting – Wednesday 6 December 2023 10am
ITEM 11: Pages 222 to 224, and points 81 and 82 on p229 and 230
Devolution – Parish updates
Climate and Sustainability Service
Mike O’Dowd Jones, Service Director, Infrastructure and Transport
Alyn Jones, Executive Director, Strategy, Workforce and Localities
Alyn Jones, Executive Director, Strategy, Workforce and Localities and Sara Skirton, Service Director, Partnerships and Localities
Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council
Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council
Presentations
Somerset Council land and property asset links
- Somerset County Council: Land and Property Transparency List
- Mendip District Council: Land and Property Transparency List
- South Somerset District Council: South Somerset Land and Property Transparency List
- Somerset West and Taunton Council: Land Transparency List and Property Transparency List
- Sedgemoor District Council: Sedgemoor Building Asset Transparency List – 8 February 2016
- HM Land Registry website: Search for land and property information
Somerset Council Highways information and schedules
- Highways safety inspections
- Drains and gullies clearance
- Grass cutting timetable
- Verge maintenance map
Local Community Networks (LCNs)
A space where local councils can work together to explore and discuss asset and service devolution options. And to draw on the knowledge, information, and capacity within the voluntary sector, partner organisations and our communities. Find your Local Community Network area