Fire Service Consultation

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CRMP poster Sep 2026

Chief Fire Officer Gavin Ellis, has started consultation on a draft Community Risk Management Plan and would like your feedback, please.

You can see the draft plan and link to the online survey on our website: www.dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/CRMP-2027
How you can help
Tell us what you think: We are capturing the views of people across Devon and Somerset in an online survey and would be grateful if you would be able to arrange for this to be completed, please. The closing date is 9am on Monday 4 January 2027.
Spread the word: Please also share through your networks, and I have attached a poster which includes contact details if you or others you know may be unable to respond online.

Table Top sale – Village Hall 10 October 2pm

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In aid of Village Events.

 

Remembrance 8th November – 3pm

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The Remembrance service will be held as usual at the War Memorial at 3pm on Sunday 8th November. All welcome.

Unfortunately there will NOT be teas afterwards this year.

 

 

Walk for Life – 17 September

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Walk for a life Shepton 2026 – Poster A4

Village Litter Pick 10/11 October

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The Autumn litter pick will be on 10/11th October. contact Matt Escott mat.escott@googlemail.com

Please leave any bags collected,  by the tree in the village hall carpark by Sunday afternoon.

Matt has done a great job over the last few years coordinating the village litter pick – but we now need a new volunteer to coordinate.

Any volunteers willing to take this on please contact the parish clerk, parishclerk@chilcompton.org

as we would all love to keep our village tidy.

 

 

white and green plastic bags

 

 

Household Bin and Recycling Collections starting earlier

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Somerset Council have advised that the household bin and recycling collections will now be starting from 6am, so bins need to be put out before then.

 

 

 

Cllr Richard Morgan Obituary

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The Parish Council reports the very sad news of the recent passing of Cllr Richard Morgan.

The attached obituary is written on behalf of the Parish Council by Cllr Pete Sinclair.

At long last – road resurfacing works on The Street and Bowden Hill 5 – 18 August

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Temporary Road Closure: ttro942821E – The Street and Bowden Hill, Chilcompton

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB149170480 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_149170480_4159089_67ce02020a.pdf

The order becomes effective on 29th July 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 5th August 2026 and last for 13 days (07:30-18:00) to enable Heidelberg to carry out prep and resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Council. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224, quoting reference: ttro942821E 

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit www.one.network.
With regards,
The Road Closure Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk
Travel Somerset – for live travel alerts, roadworks information and winter weather updates on Twitter @TravelSomerset and online 24/7 at Roadworks and travel information

We’re Hiring!

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CLERK TO PARISH COUNCIL

Chilcompton Parish Council seeks a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.  This post is part-time involving 6-10 hours each week on average.

The successful candidate is not required to have local government experience but will be expected to handle the formal minutes, agendas, and correspondence of the Council.

Training will be available.  Limited simple book-keeping duties will also arise, along with website updates.

The salary will be per the National recommended salary scale starting at £17.79 (SCP 24) per hour. Or by negotiation depending on experience.

An information pack and application form can be obtained by emailing Parishclerk@chilcompton.org, or attached here

Please note that all communication and sending of documents in relation to this post will be by email.

Closing date for applications is 27th July 2026

For an informal discussion about the role please telephone the Chair of the Council, Jon Pike 01761 232935

Application form and job description is attached.

 

 

Chilcompton Get Together – wonderful day on the Old Rec!

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Great day at the Chilcompton Get Together.
The weather was perfect! Well done to all the competition winners and to Cllr Sam Phripp for handing out the prizes.
Big shout out to all the performers: Mick Timpson beanddo Yoga, Helena and Seraphina for their singing and Exit Stage Left for the drama performance.
Also thanks to Root Connections for the cafe, and Mr Nick for the Ice cream, Chilcompton Youthclub for the Basket Ball and crafts, and Rob Allen cabs for the shuttle service.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped plan the event, and then on the day manning activities and kids crafts, marshalling on the street and helping set up and clearing away.
Finally we are very grateful to our sponsors Somerset Council Health and Wellbeing Fund, the Sperring Charity and Matheson Charles which enabled all the activities and shuttle to be free.