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Parish council vacancy

PUBLIC NOTICE 

2nd July 2020 

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 87 of the Local Government Act 1972 that a vacancy has occurred on the Barton St David Parish Council. 

Unless a request for an election to be held is submitted in writing to the Proper Officer of South Somerset District Council at The Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HT by 17th July by ten electors for the Parish of Barton St David, the Parish Council will proceed to fill the vacancy by co-option. If an election is requested it will not be able to take place until 6th May 2021 as a result of the Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 and the Coronavirus Act 2020. 

Caron Potts 

Clerk to the Council 

Email: clerkbsd@outlook.com Tel: 850875 

Address: Withy Lane Farmhouse, Silver Street, Barton St David, Somerton. TA11 6DD 

Parish Council Vacancy – find out more? 

Barton St David Parish Council has a councillor vacancy. Their main role in listening parishioners and acting on their priorities on issues like improving village infrastructure and facilities, supporting community initiatives and providing a view on planning applications to SSDC. Councillors are often involved in community projects such as road safety and tree planting. 

More information can be found on the village website or if you would like an informal chat about what is involved in being a Parish Councillor please contact – 

David Pye (Chair) david@pyecrust.co.uk Tel: 850025 

Denise Goodman (Vice chair) denisegoodman2020@btinternet.com Tel: 850878 

Home Improvement Loans from SSDC

South Somerset District Council now part fund a loan scheme for homeowners for essential home repairs and improvements. The Parish Council have been asked to publicise this around the local area. More details on the Parish Council pages here.

BARTON WALKS – UPDATE

The Barton Walks booklet has now been totally updated, enhanced to improve clarity and re-issued in electronic format and can be reached by a link under ‘Sports & Clubs’.  It is hoped that with the better weather you will be inspired to take advantage of the many walks in and around Barton.