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At the heart of the East Huntspill community
Parish councils are known as local councils are statutory bodies that make up the first tier of local government in England.
Important Update: New Domain Name www.easthuntspillparishcouncil.gov.uk
As part of our commitment to comply with Parish Council requirements, we have updated our domain name to include .gov.uk. While the content of our site remains unchanged, please note that you will now need to use our new domain name to access our website through search engines.
To ensure seamless access, we kindly ask you to update your bookmarks and cookies to reflect our new domain: https://www.easthuntspillparishcouncil.gov.uk/ We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to continuing to serve you through our website.
Meetings at the Church Hall, East Huntspill
2nd Thurs of the month at 7 pm
FOOTPATH PROBLEMS
If you find a footpath that is
need of trimming back with brambles or stiles broken –contact Somerset Council
Parish and town councils are at the heart of the communities they serve.
Residents can clearly see the difference that pro-active local councils can make.
Our Focus
The Parish Council have responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate
Annual Precepts
We cover the council’s operating costs and produce annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic.
Parish Facilities
The parish council’s role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.