HEMINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
VACANCIES FOR THREE COUNCILLORS
Due to the resignations of Suzi Cross, Matthew Francis and Martin Hanley, there are three vacancies for Parish Councillors.
Unless ten electors for the Parish give notice within 14 working days* from the notice date requesting that an election be held, the vacancies will be filled by co-option.
The requests can be made by writing to the Chief Executive, Electoral Services, Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY.
They can also be made via email: Elections@somerset.gov.uk
The requests do not have to arrive at the same time.
* These are full working days which do not include weekends or bank holidays.
27th October 2026
Parish Council Chair
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 the 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.