Electoral Review: Have Your Say

A consultation on division boundaries for Somerset Council has begun Today is the start of a 10-week public consultation inviting proposals for new council divisions and division boundaries for Somerset Council. The consultation will close on 20th January 2025. After we have considered all representations made to us during this consultation, we intend to publish … Continue reading Electoral Review: Have Your Say

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Consultation

Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the Fire and Rescue Service. This consultation is open now until midday on 26th November (see poster below). We would like to hear from as many people as possible across Devon and Somerset, to better understand our residents’ … Continue reading Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Consultation

Local Motor Event Authorisation

AUTHORISATION FOR THE TAVERN, BURNHAM ON SEA AND MINEHEAD MOTOR CLUBS’ MOTOR EVENT, SCHEDULED FOR THE 26TH OCTOBER 2024 Authorisation has been granted for the above event to take place within parts of the parishes of Carhampton, Dunster, Luxborough, Minehead, Porlock, Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay. The event organiser is Mr James How. The applicant has … Continue reading Local Motor Event Authorisation

West Somerset Tourism Newsletter

The aim of the West Somerset Tourism newsletter is to let you know about opportunities, local events, training, and other information. Click here to read this month's update, which includes a useful diary of local events (scroll down to the 'What's On' section).

Medieval Feast & Village Crier Thanks

Click here to see a gallery of photos of the event.

Talk by Professor Sir Dieter Helm

Professor Sir Dieter Helm, an experienced and engaging speaker, has agreed to give a talk in Wootton Courtenay village hall on Friday 8th November at 7:30pm (see poster below). Entry is free, with a retiring collection in aid of Somerset Wildlife Trust. Dieter Helm provides extensive expert advice to UK and European governments, regulators and … Continue reading Talk by Professor Sir Dieter Helm

Village Shop News

We now have plenty of Christmas stamps in stock. Given the rise in price of 1st class stamps, we have an abundance of 2nd class stamps! Sarah and Mark

IPad Keyboard For Sale

For sale: as new Apple iPad keyboard. Used maybe 7 or 8 times. 10" wide x 7" high. See photo below (keyboard only for sale). Retail price £100 - asking £40. Please call me on 01643 841341. David Lowman

Photos Needed for Travel Guide

I'm a picture researcher working on a new guidebook edition 'Somerset: Slow Travel' to be published soon by Bradt Guides, the world's leading independent travel guide publisher. The author has chosen to feature Wootton Courtenay in the book, and I wondered if anyone might be able to help me out with some good images for … Continue reading Photos Needed for Travel Guide