Welcome to The Charltons Parish Council website
Next Parish Council Meeting - 18th January 2022
The Parish Council meet at the Reading Room, Charlton Mackrell on the third Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm.
All Council Meetings are open to Members of the Public and Press (Public Bodies [Admission to Meetings] Act 1960). 
Somerset Community Foundation - Surviving Winter Campaign
Hundreds of older people in Somerset are forced to choose between heating and eating every winter.
If you can afford to, please donate some or all of your Winter Fuel Payment to help support those living in fuel poverty. Your donations will help us make sure around 500 vulnerable older people across Somerset have the support they need to get through the winter.View full news item ››
Donate to Surviving Winter
26th November 2021
Wild Flower Seed Giveaway
For 2022 SSDC have developed a new community giveaway centred around wildflower meadow creation to develop refuges for wildlife throughout our district specifically in our villages and towns. Parishes, individuals and landowners can apply for the giveaway.View full news item ››
Wildflower Seed Giveaway Application (pdf)
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24th November 2021
Hitting a High Note - Music & Musicians in Art from Leonardo to Mondrian
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Somerton & Langport Branch of the RNLI
Hitting a High Note - Music & Musicians in Art from Leonardo to MondrianView full news item ››
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Wanted - Candidates for Casual Vacancies on The Charltons Parish Council
Local councils can only be as effective, relevant and vibrant as the people elected to run it, so we need councillors who are capable, energetic and engaged – from all backgrounds and experiences to reflect their communities. Being a councillor is highly rewarding. No other role gives you a chance to make such a huge difference to the quality of life of people in your local area and to influence the way issues are dealt with locally.
If you would like to know more please contact the Clerk, Chairman or speak to a local councillor. For more details see attached notice.Public Notice (pdf)
17th November 2021
South West Waste Partnership Newsletter Nov 21
Please find attached the latest Briefing from Somerset Waste Partnership, which includes the Festive Collection Calendar 2021/22.Download document (pdf)
15th November 2021
Somerset Covid-19 Weekly Update 12 Nov 21
Please find attached this week’s Covid-19 update for Somerset on behalf of the Engagement Board.
Although we have seen a reduction in Covid-19 cases in Somerset this week, they are still high so we need to remain vigilant and do what we can to keep each other safe. Simple ways to do this include wearing a face-covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, regularly wash hands and continuing to take regular lateral flow tests. Also, if people feel unwell or have any symptoms they should self-isolate and book a PCR test. It is also very important to take up the offer of a first, second or third (booster) vaccination.
Finally, in our Covid Catch-up film this week we discuss the importance for us all to accept the offer of a third, or booster, vaccination when we receive it.
The film can be viewed on the website link below.Download document (pdf)
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12th November 2021
Project Charltons
Project Charltons is raising money for the children's play area at the Charltons Community Centre which is in dire need of redevelopment.
If you would like to help, please visit their website.
17th November 2021
About the Parish
The Charltons is an ancient parish which comprises the villages of Charlton Adam and Charlton Mackrell and the smaller settlements of West Charlton, Lytes Cary, Cary Fitzpaine and Wellham - read more about its history. Today it is a thriving community with a post office/shop, pub, primary school, community hall with playing fields and children’s play area and a smaller 'village hall', The Reading Room. Lytes Cary Manor, owned by the National Trust, and the Hallr Wood charity are in the parish and there are two churches, St Mary the Virgin in Charlton Mackrell and SS Peter and Paul in Charlton Adam. There are many clubs and groups, including art, horticulture, dog training, badminton, a youth club, tennis, pilates, the cider club as well as agricultural and other local businesses.
