Welcome to The Charltons Parish Council website
Wanted - Candidates for a Casual Vacancy 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.
27th March 2025
Somerton and Langport Area Branch of the RNLI Quiz Night 10th April 2025
SOMERTON & LANGPORT AREA BRANCH OF THE R.N.L.IThe Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB
THURSDAY 10th APRIL at 6-30pm for 7pm start
Teams of 6 or make up a table
Bring your own picnic supper & drink to have in the interval
Queries: 01458 223613
25th March 2025
The Slinkybus service is now available from 7 am - 7 pm Mon - Fri.
Passengers need to register and then book a journey.Fares are under 3 miles single £2.50 return £4.
Over 3 miles single £3.50 return £5.
Bus pass holders get a 50% discount.
They can ring 01823 359999
11th February 2025
Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Recovery Guide
Please find attached a Flood Recovery Guide for those recently affected by flooding to be read in conjunction with the previous news item which includes a Flood Action Guide with preparedness information.28th January 2025
Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Action Guide
Please find attached a flood action guide with preparedness information to be read in conjunction with the news item including a recovery guide for those recently affected by flooding.28th January 2025
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.
30th November 2023
Could you help get people to crucial medical appointments? Volunteer drivers needed urgently across Somerset
Below and attached is some information online about the role.2nd November 2023
ThinkTravel
If you don’t own a car - or you want to leave it at home and travel more sustainably, Think Travel can help you with your transport options.31st March 2023
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 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.
