Emergency contact information
Please find below some information, telephone numbers and website details which may be helpful over the next few days.
Read MoreStorm Eunice updated issued by South Somerset District Council
Storm Eunice has been declared a major incident by the Avon and Somerset Local Resilience Forum due to the potential for severe disruption. A red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for extremely strong winds between 7am and midday on Friday 18 February for coastal areas of Somerset with an amber warning for strong winds issued for South Somerset and other parts of the South West between 5am and 9pm. The storm has the potential to cause significant disruption and dangerous conditions along the length of the west coast of Somerset through the Bristol Channel and...
Read MoreSWP collections suspended and recycle sites closed on Friday 18th Feb
Latest NewsFriday 18 February: collections suspended and recycle sites close Recycling, rubbish and other waste collections have been suspended and all recycling sites will close across Somerset on Friday 18 February in response to Storm Eunice. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the county and an amber warning across the rest. In light of the potential risk to the public, collection crews and recycle site staff, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has decided to suspend all services for the day. Residents scheduled to have a collection are asked not to...
Read MoreUrgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro017289 -SD007490 -Barrington Main
Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro017289 -SD007490 -Barrington Main Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Barrington Main, Lopen and Seavington St. Michael will commence on 14th March 2022 and is expected to last until 18th March 2022. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 quoting reference: ttro017289. A map showing the proposed affected closure...
Read MoreCommunity Resilience Plan 7-00pm Monday 28 February 2022 Arts Centre/Meeting House, 35 East Street Ilminster
Community Resilience Plan 7-00pm Monday 28 February 2022 Arts Centre/Meeting House, 35 East Street Ilminster Ilminster Town Council in consultation with other agencies and members of the Ilminster Community are looking to establish a Community Resilience Plan in the event of flooding and other incidents that might occur in the Ilminster Area. As part of this plan a Community Resilience Coordinator as well as Flood Wardens will need to be Identified. These people will be there to help the local community to deal with the issues that arise when flooding is imminently expected or actually...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure on Canal Way, Ilminster
Temporary Road Closure: ttro079072 Footpath R1045/20 and Cyclepath on Canal Way, Ilminster Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=127284003 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_127284003_3403605_478e4a9584.pdf The order becomes effective on 24 February 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd March 2022 and last for 7 days to enable Jurassic Fibre to carry out overlay work through verge, footway and cycle path. The contractor has indicated...
Read MoreIlminster Conservation Area Appraisal
Please click here to downlaod the 2016 Ilminster-Conservation-area-appraisal
Read MoreChristmas & New Year Town Council office opening times
The Town Council offices will be closed from midday on Friday 24th December 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday 4th January 2022. Only emails will be monitored over the Christmas/New Year period and non urgent issues will be dealt with on our return in the New Year. Our email address: town.council@ilminster.gov.uk If you have any problems with waste collection, council tax, housing, planning, or environmental health, please call South Somerset District Council 01935 462462 or visit their website www.southsomerset.gov.uk If you find problems with the highways, drains, streetlights, and parking,...
Read MoreCan you help the Town Council set the budget for 2022 and beyond?
Ilminster Town Council need your help to set the budget for next year. What do you think are Town Council responsibilities? What projects would you like to see completed in Ilminster? Come to the Market House to meet the Councillors and have your say at the following times/dates: Wednesday 17th November 2pm-4pm Thursday 18th November 9am-11am Saturday 20th November 9am-11am Wednesday 24th November 2pm-4pm Thursday 25th November 9am-11am Saturday 27th November 9am-11am If you are unable to come in person, click here to see the information boards for you to view. Please send us...
Read MoreMulti agency response to recent flooding in Ilminster drop in at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster on Wednesday 17th November between 12.30 and 19.30
There will be a multi agency drop in at the Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster on Wednesday 17th November between 12.30 and 19.30. Please click here to download further details
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