GRASSCUTTING -STATEMENT
With cuts at Somerset Council our local depot of Idverde (who cut the grass on the green, playfield, pond and Village Hall) is closing at the end of May. Operations have moved to Bath and there was an initial breakdown in communications however we have now been requoted 50% more for the same job as last year. We are in the process of looking at other Contractors so if you know of anyone that is interested can they please contact the Clerk on clerk.hemingtonpc@gmail.com. In the meantime Cllr Green will cut the green and Cllr Hanley will endeavour to cut the Village Hall grass. The pond and playfield will await the appointment of a new contractor.
LITTER PICK
We have our annual litter pick on Sunday 6th April meet 10am at the Village Hall. Pickers and Hi-vis provided.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION
The next meeting is the Annual Council Meeting. This will take place at Faulkland Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th June. There is a public participation session at the start of each meeting limited to 15 minutes 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.