PARISH COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
The next Parish Council Meeting is a Full Meeting of the Parish Council which take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024 there is a public participation session at the start of each meeting and any residents have the opportunity to speak to the council and raise any issues of concern.
FASST TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Faulkland Action for Slower Speeds Working Group has developed some Terms of Reference. These can be read here FASST Group Doc
NEAR MISS WEBSITE
Do you have experiences of NEAR MISSES or ANTI- SOCIAL DRIVING in the Village….? Did you know there is a website that you can report such behaviour..?
Its helpful if you can report such using this link using your dash cam National Dash Cam Safety Portal | Nextbase UK
SHOP
The Faulkland Inn now stocks some essentials for you. Open during pub opening hours, you can also order weekend newspapers for collection.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH PAYING BILLS?
The Household Support Fund is designed to provide short-term urgent financial help to Somerset residents who are struggling to afford household essentials such as buying food, paying for energy and water bills and other essential household items such as beds and white goods. Click the link for more information Somerset Household Support Fund
SOMERSET TRAVEL
Do you have to travel across the county, possibly using public transport. Why not try this useful website Think Travel : Homepage it will get you where you need to go whether by bike, bus or community transport.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Do you know someone who loves reading but cannot access library services? There is a FREE mobile library service which provides all types of books, large print and audio books for more information contact 07814 079 831 www.somersetlibraries.co.uk
About the parish
Hemington, Hardington and Foxcote Paris
h lies at very north-eastern edge of Somerset. It is a rural parish containing 260 homes, many farms and several small office businesses. There are two pubs and a thriving primary school. There are approximately 650 parishioners, many of whom have a strong sense of cooperation that is demonstrated by voluntary community projects and collective events such as the Hemington Open Weekend.
Historically, employment was in farming and coal mining. The last mine in the area closed in 1973. In common with other rural parishes the number employed on the land has reduced considerably and some farmers have diversified. Over half the people now work outside the parish, many commuting to Bath, Bristol, Frome or Trowbridge. A quarter of parishioners are retired. There are also many young families.