Ilminster Annual Community Assembly – 15 May 2018
The Ilminster Annual Community Assembly will take place on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 at 7.30pm at Greenfylde School Hall. Annual Community Assembly 2018 – Media Release
Read MoreScarecrow Competition 2018
This year Ilminster Town Council are again holding a Scarecrow Competition which all residents and local businesses of Ilminster are welcome to enter. Scarecrows should be displayed where they can be seen easily and on view from midday Thursday 07 June until 8.00pm Sunday 10 June 2018. The Scarecrows will be judged during this period. The winners will be informed by 15 June 2018 and there will be prizes to the value of £30, £20 and £15 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and there will be a community prize. Entry forms are available from the Town Council offices (open 10am – 12pm Monday...
Read MoreWorried About the Future of Ilminster Library?
The Mayor of Ilminster, Councillor Val Keitch, is organising a public meeting to discuss the future of the town’s library. Somerset County Council is currently considering 3 options for library services in Ilminster: · No change to the existing library services · Providing library services through a partnership with the local community to maintain a library building in Ilminster · By delivering outreach library services (such as events, activities, small book collections and / or public computer terminals via alternative venues), and...
Read MoreA358 Options – still time to comment
Highways England – the Government owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s major A-roads and motorways – is consulting on plans to improve the A358 between Taunton and Southfields Roundabout on the A303. If you use the road then make sure you take the opportunity to have your say. Find out more and have your say at http://www.highways.gov.uk/Taunton-to-Southfields The consultation closes on 27 February...
Read MoreDraft Somerset County Council Flood Investigation Report Released
Ilminster Town Council have received a copy of the draft Flood Investigation Report from Somerset County Council. The draft report, which has been compiled by the Flood Risk Management Team, provides factual information about the flooding which happened on 23 July 2017 and includes recommended actions and next steps. A copy of the draft report can be downloaded here Any comments regarding the accuracy of the information in the draft report should be directed to the Flood Risk Management Team whose contact details are at the end of the report. The Flood Risk Management Team intend to...
Read MoreIlminster Town Council Receives Award In National Scheme
Ilminster Town Council has been received a prestigious award as part of the Local Council Award Scheme. The achievement of the Foundation award recognises that the council achieves good practice in governance, community engagement and council improvement. Moreover, Ilminster Town Council goes above and beyond their legal obligations, leading their communities and continuously seeking opportunities to improve and develop even further. The Award Scheme report highlighted the council’s particular areas of strength, including the financial information it makes public, the use of volunteers and...
Read MoreIlminster Town Council Seeks A New Councillor
The Town Council is looking for a new councillor – a person who is enthusiastic about the town and community of Ilminster and would like to help make it a great place to live and work. The Mayor, Councillor Val Keitch, says “We are looking for someone who is passionate about the town – knowledge of the town and its people are the most important qualities rather than any academic qualifications. The Town Council strives to make a positive difference to the quality of life for people who live or work in Ilminster and those who come to visit. We want a Town Council that understands...
Read MoreCouncillor Vacancy – December 2017
The Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. Please see below Notice – Notice of Declaring a Vacancy. Click here to view and download a copy of the Vacancy for a Councillor Notice – December 2017
Read MoreNew Toilets Ready on the Rec
The toilets in the Wharf Lane Recreation Ground will re-open on Monday 20 November. The toilets were destroyed by fire in July 2016 and needed to be substantially rebuilt. The Town Council took the opportunity to change the lay out to provide more toilets and to generally upgrade the facilities. There are now 4 unisex toilets plus a disabled toilet with improved lighting inside and out. The Mayor of Ilminster, Councillor Val Keitch said “I’d like to say thank you to people for their patience whilst the building works have been planned and construction undertaken. The project has taken...
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