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Council Services

One of the things that many residents find unclear is exactly which Council – Town, District or County – is responsible for what in the town. As a very rough guide:

Town Council

The town council has responsibility for:

Amenity Areas

Irnham Road Recreation Ground, King George V Playing Field, Cross Farm Park, Periton Playing Field and Alcombe Marsh Common.

Allotments

Six sites – at Marshfield Road and Harepark Terrace in Alcombe and at Poundfield Road, Periton Way, Periton Lane and Orchard Road. Click Here for more information. Click Here for Site Map

Cemetery & Memorial
Council Services
Minehead Cemetery is on the Porlock Road at Woodcombe. We also maintain the closed churchyard at St. Michael’s Church on North Hill and the War Memorials in Minehead and Alcombe. To reserve a plot contact the Cemetery on 01643 705243. For other information contact The Town Hall on 01643 707213. Click Here

* Minehead Cemetery main gates are open 10am-4pm, otherwise please use the side pedestrian entrance (open 24 hours)

Christmas Lights

Each year we organise the town’s Christmas lights, including the tree in Wellington Square and traders’ purchases of trees for above their premises.

Flowers

Organising floral displays in the town, including traders’ purchase of hanging baskets and other displays (except for the large beds and Parade planters which are provided by the District Council). Contact the Council 01643 707213 for more information.

Entertainment

Our Entertainments Committee organises a number of events throughout the year – Tea Dances, Children’s films, Bus Trips, Parties etc.

Grants

Small grants of up to £300 each can be made to community and voluntary organisations for specific projects.

Noticeboards

Five noticeboards are maintained for the display of community information – outside the Town Hall, at the gates of Blenheim Gardens, at Irnham Recreation Ground and at Alcombe.

Council Information Point

Based in the Town Hall, this is where residents can enquire about all Council services and be directed to the appropriate Council, Department or person. For more information Click Here.

District Council

Administers things such as Council Tax collection, housing benefits, refuse collection and other environmental services, parking, Blenheim Gardens and the Seafront. For more information on West Somerset Council www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk or telephone Customer Services on 01643 703704

County Council

Is responsible for the major community services such as education, social services and highways. For more information on Somerset County Council www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset or telephone General Enquiries: 0845 345 9166 Council Services County Hall - Taunton

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You can also contact your local Member of Parliament, Ian Liddell-Grainger, who is available to meet any constituent who needs his help or advice.

If you wish to contact him, please ring his office:

Tel: 01278 458383

or write to:

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, 16 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

e mail: ianlg@parliament.uk

Downloadable Minutes

Planning Minutes 31st July 2007

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