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Temporary Road Closure: ttro630304S - Market Street, Hermitage Street, West Street, Barn Street, Gouldsbrook Terrace, Lyewater and Chard Road, Crewkerne

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB148842713 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_148842713_4107724_3e714f9dc5.pdf

The order becomes effective on 06th May 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2026 and last for 10 evenings to enable Heidelberg to carry out prep and resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways.

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 Highways on 0300 123 2224, quoting reference: ttro630304S.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB148842713
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
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A gentle reminder to all dog owners in the village

We’re very lucky to have such lovely footpaths, verges and shared spaces in our community, and it’s clear that most dog owners take real pride in looking after them. Unfortunately, there have been a few recent instances of dog mess being left behind around the village.

Please could we kindly ask all dog owners to make sure they pick up after their dogs and dispose of waste in the appropriate bins. It helps keep our village clean, safe, and pleasant for everyone especially children and those using pushchairs or mobility aids.

Thank you to everyone who continues to do their bit. A small effort makes a big difference to the whole community

Temporary Road Closure: ttro672078S - Ilford Bridges, Ilton and Stocklinch

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB145160349 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_145160349_4012007_bfa688cfa9.pdf

The order becomes effective on 07th January 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 12th January 2026 and last for 4 evenings (19:00 - 06:00) to enable Kiely Bros to carry out patching works on behalf on Somerset Highways.

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 Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800, quoting reference: ttro672078S.

Somerset Council have informed the Parish Council of upcoming works in your area that have the potential to cause short term disruption.

This coming Sunday 7 December, a contractor will be undertaking surfacing works on Main Street, Ilton. This is to retexturize the road surface which will improve safety. The works will be taking place under Stop/go boards between 09.00 – 16.00.

Ilton Parish Council is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to take on the roles of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to work alongside our team of Parish Councillors.

Both positions are mostly home based and can be combined as one for the right candidate.

The Clerk role will be for 50 hours per month, to include attendance at Parish Council meetings which are held monthly in the evenings 11 times a year.

The Responsible Financial Officer role will be for 15 hours per month to include attendance at Finance Committee meetings approximately 4 times per year.

There may be requirement for occasional additional meetings or additional hours to meet the demands of the roles.

Starting hourly rate at £15.84 (within salary range LC2 18-23scp).

The Clerk’s duties will include, but are not limited to:

Organising and attending Council meetings, preparing agendas and writing minutes

Advising the Council

Updating the Parish Council website

Maintaining/updating files and documents

Actioning the Council’s decisions

Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails

Distributing relevant information to Councillors

Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council

Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council

Project Management

Administration of the Council’s cemetery including arrangements relating to burials and memorials.

The Responsible Financial Officer will be responsible for managing and reporting on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and preparing the accounts for annual audit.

You will need good administrative, communication, IT, numerical and organisational skills and basic financial knowledge for the RFO position. You would need to be flexible in approach and able to meet deadlines. Training can be given. This is a terrific opportunity to work in a responsible professional role from home with flexibility around your own schedule. 

A laptop and printer are supplied and a working from home allowance will be paid.

References will be required.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter by email to clerk@iltonparishcouncil.gov.uk stating clearly which position(s) you are applying for.

Closing date for applications is 7^th May 2025

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There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Councillor on Ilton Parish Council.

Please contact the Parish Clerk for further information or complete the application form available below (email the Clerk for a word version)  

Please also see the Co-option policy available on the website.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 November 2024, by email to the Parish Clerk: clerk@iltonparishcouncil.gov.uk  

Co-option will take place at the Parish Council Meeting on 12 November 2024.

Report from Cllr Adam Dance & Cllr Jo Roundell Greene

There is currently a vacancy for a councillor on Ilton Parish Council.  

If you think you can help to make a difference in your community and would like to know more, please contact the Clerk by email at iltonparishclerk@outlook.com.  

We look forward to hearing from you.

February Report from Councillors Adam Dance and Jo Roundell Greene

At the end of November Ilton Parish Council were able to present a cheque for £820 to the Royal British Legion. This was raised by the amazing generosity of the people of Ilton who sponsored the soldier silhouettes at £30 each raising £570, who ate breakfast in the Village Hall on Remembrance Sunday which raised another £160 and who donated to a collection on Sunday morning raising another £90. A total of £820. Thanks go to all those who donated and to those who co-ordinated the event including Grahame Mackenzie-Green and his team who organised the Memorial Cross and the soldier silhouettes, to Jacqueline Bennett and her team who provided the breakfasts, and to Kate Cameron and her team who organised the collection. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all the people of lIlton for their generosity.

Did you know Somerset libraries offer a Home Library Service to individuals who cannot access the library due to ill health, mobility or caring reasons?

Our volunteers will choose and deliver books to you on a regular basis. If you or anyone you know might be interested in volunteering or receiving this service please contact the Home Library Manager on tel: 07814 079831 or email at KJenssen@somerset.gov.uk who will be happy to help you .”

The way in which the service works is:

When an individual contacts us we will arrange for a volunteer to visit you. They will ask you what you like to read and the best times to visit you, usually on a fortnightly or monthly basis.

The volunteer will choose books based on your preferences and deliver them to you .

Our volunteers can also support you in accessing free-e- book, e – audiobooks and e-magazines. They can provide you with audio books and DVDs for free.

All our volunteers are DBS checked and have provided references and undertaken training.

Merryfield Messenger - No 10 - Autumn 2021

All the news and events for the Village of Ilton

Brook Green

We know that a lot of people like to give their dogs a good run off the lead. Dogs have to be kept on a lead on the Playing Field because a lot of people who use the Field, many children included, are not comfortable with dogs running free. The Field is used by many people for walking and for sport and keeping your dog on a lead means it is easier to pick up after the dog and deposit the bag in the bin provided.

Brook Green is a large semi wild area with no livestock and no restrictions on dogs running free. It is close to the village at the end of Rod Lane. There are picnic benches, trees and a stream running through what is a lovely wooded common.

Please use this area if you wish to exercise your dog off the lead.

AND PLEASE PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG AND DEPOSIT THE PARCEL IN THE BIN PROVIDED. DOG FAECES CAUSES DISEASE, AS WELL AS BEING UNPLEASANT.

Merryfield Messenger No 9 Spring

Merryfield Messenger No 8 Winter 2020/21

2026 Independent Internal Audit – Summary Statement 

Ilton Parish Council has received the 2026 Independent Internal Audit Report, covering the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The audit was carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the Smaller Authorities’ Proper Practices Panel (SAPPP) Practitioners’ Guide.

As part of the audit, the Council was assessed against the full range of control objectives, including:

• A. Proper maintenance of accounting records

• B. Compliance with financial regulations and approval processes• 

C. Risk management and review arrangements• 

D. Budget setting, monitoring, and adequacy of reserves• 

E. Income management and VAT accounting•

 F. Controls over cash payments• 

G. Payroll, PAYE and member allowances• 

H. Maintenance of asset and investment registers• 

I. Regular bank reconciliations• 

J. Preparation and accuracy of accounting statements• 

L. Publication of required information on the Council’s website• 

M. Provision for the exercise of public rights for the 2024/25 AGAR• 

N. Compliance with publication requirements for the 2024/25 AGAR• 

O. Compliance with digital and data protection requirements

The Independent Auditor concluded that the Parish Council met all control objectives for the 2025/26 financial year. The full audit report will be published on the Council’s website following its formal review at the next meeting of the Parish Council.