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Shoscombe Parish Council

The parish falls within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset which was created in 1996, as established by the Local Government Act 1992. It provides a single tier of local government with responsibility for almost all local government functions within their area including local planning and building control, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets and fairs, refuse collection, recycling, cemeteries, crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism. They are also responsible for education, social services, libraries, main roads, public transport, trading standards, waste disposal and strategic planning, although fire, police and ambulance services are provided jointly with other authorities through the Avon Fire and Rescue Service, Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the Great Western Ambulance Service.

Our Responsibility to the Community

The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council. The Council meets every other month in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. See 'Meetings' page for details and agendas. All are welcome to attend.

​                                                             Our Councillors

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There are currently 5 vacancies on the Parish Council.

If you would like to be more actively involved in the work of the Parish Council and would like to be considered for one of these positions please contact:

• Jean Fossaceco  
Clerk to the Council  
[email protected]


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  • Parish Council
    • Parish Councillors
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Financial
    • Parish Council Meetings
    • Parish Plan 2018
    • Elections
    • Planning
  • Our Village
    • Picture Gallery
    • Contact Us
    • Parish of Shoscombe
    • Local Services + Emergency Numbers
    • Local Transport
    • Local Businesses
    • Footpaths
  • Parish Council Notifications
  • Climate Change & Sustainability
  • The Noticeboard
  • Newsletter
  • What's on
  • Shoscombe Village Hall & Recreation Ground
    • VH 100 Club
    • VHMC Meetings
    • VHMC News
    • Village Hall Classes
    • VHMC Members >
      • Village Hall Clubs
    • VH Booking Information
    • VH Bookings Calendar
    • Recreation Ground
    • Shoscombe Boules Pitch
  • Shoscombe Groups/Activities
    • Shoscombe Local History Group >
      • Articles and Archive
      • Programme of Events
      • Past Projects
      • Getting in touch
    • Naturehood Project
    • Shoscombe Ramblers
    • Working Groups >
      • Fingerpost restoration
      • The River >
        • Water Voles
      • Energy Group >
        • Wellow Oil Group
  • Shoscombe School
  • Foxcote Church
    • Friends of Foxcote
  • The Apple Tree Inn