Scarecrow Competition 2017 – UPDATE
NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES UP TO 23 MAY 2017, we are hoping to reach record numbers with our scarecrows this year so we have decided to extend the closing date for entries. We are encouraging residents and businesses of Ilminster to take part in this wonderful spectacle which is part of the Ilminster Midsummer Experience. The Ilminster Scarecrow Competition will take place from 8th to 11th June 2017. The Town Council has entered into the spirit by making scarecrow Andy to advertise the competition and have put him in the window of the Council Chamber. The competition is to design, make and...
Read MoreCouncillor Vacancy – May 2017
Following the resignation of Councillor Sothern the Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. Please see below Notice of Declaring a Vacancy. Notice of Declaring a Vacancy
Read MoreIlminster Annual Community Assembly – 9 May 2017
The Ilminster Annual Community Assembly (previously known as the Annual Town Meeting) will take place on Tuesday, 9 May 2017 at 7.30pm at Greenfylde School Hall. Annual Community Assembly 2017 – Media Release
Read MoreScarecrow Competition 2017
This year Ilminster Town Council are again holding a Scarecrow Competition which all residents of Ilminster and local businesses are welcome to enter. Scarecrows should be displayed where they can be seen easily and on view from midday Thursday 08th June until 8.00pm on Sunday 11th June 2016. The Scarecrows will be judged during this period. The winners will be informed by 19th June 2017 and there will be prizes to the value of £30, £20 and £15 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Members of the public will be able to pick up entry forms, from the Town Council Offices (open 10am-12pm Monday...
Read MoreNOTICE OF ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILLOR
Following the resignation of Councillor Albin the Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. An election is to be held of ONE Councillor for the Ilminster Town Council. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm on Friday, 20 April 2017. Forms of nomination paper may be obtained from the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT or from the clerk to Ilminster Town Council, Council Offices, North Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DY. If the...
Read MoreELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILLOR
Following the resignation of Councillor Albin the Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. An election is to be held of ONE Councillor for the Ilminster Town Council. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm on Thursday, 20 April 2017. Forms of nomination paper may be obtained from the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT or from the Clerk to Ilminster Town Council, Council Offices, North Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DY. If the...
Read MoreMedia Release – Brilliant Young People of Ilminster
The Bradley Cullen Youth Citizens Award is an award which remembers Bradley Cullen who was born with a serious illness and who sadly died in 2013. This award recognises inspirational young people like Bradley. Do you know a young person who has done something brilliant for Ilminster? Do you think that they deserve recognition? If the answer is yes, then what are you waiting for? All you need to do is to complete a nomination form explaining why you think the young person should receive the award. For example, this could be because of overcoming adversity, participation in the...
Read MoreMedia Release – Making Ilminster a better place
The Ilminster Citizens Award recognises people who have worked hard to make the town a better place and who deserve recognition for their efforts. Ilminster Town Council would like to receive your nomination for the 2017 Ilminster Citizens Award. If you know somebody who has contributed significantly to the life of Ilminster, please consider nominating them. All you need to do is to complete a nomination form explaining why you think the person should receive the award. Some previous recipients of the award have been recognised for their fundraising activities, for volunteering, for...
Read MorePublic Meeting to Provide Information on Planning Application for Land South West of Canal Way
What to know more about the proposed housing development off Canal Way Ilminster? Somerset County Council and Persimmon Homes have jointly applied for outline planning permission for a housing development of up to 440 houses to be built on land south of Canal Way, Ilminster. In order to give the public an opportunity to find out more about the proposed housing plans the Town Council has arranged a public meeting. The meeting will be chaired by the Mayor, Councillor Val Keitch, and representatives from Persimmon Homes and Somerset County Council will provide information about their...
Read MoreCouncillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Councillor Albin the Town Council has a vacancy for a Councillor. An election is to be held of ONE Councillor for the Ilminster Town Council. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm on Friday, 3 March 2017. Forms of nomination paper may be obtained from the Returning Officer, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT or from the clerk to Ilminster Town Council, Council Offices, North Street, Ilminster, TA19 oDY. If the...
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