Minehead Town Council
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Minehead is a coastal town in Somerset with a population of just over 12,000 people. The town is administered by a Town Council which was created in 1983 and has been part of the West Somerset local government district since 1974 which recently changed on 1st April 2019 to Somerset West and Taunton Council. Minehead is split into 5 wards - Alcombe North Ward, Alcombe South Ward, Minehead Central Ward, Minehead North Ward and Periton & Woodcombe Ward. The full council consists of 16 councillors who represent these wards.
Council Services One of the things that many residents find unclear is exactly which Council – Town, District or County – is responsible for what in the town. As a very rough guide: Town Council The Town Council has responsibility for: Recreation Grounds, Allotments, Cemetery and War Memorials, Public Conveniences, the Town Centre flowers, Christmas lights, Noticeboards and Grants. Tel: 01643 707213. email: info@mineheadtowncouncil.co.uk Somerset West and Taunton Council administers Council Tax collection, housing benefits and other environmental services such as refuse collection and recycling. It is also responsible for car parking, street trading and licensing, Blenheim Gardens and the Seafront. Report it Please click on the website below to report any of the following issues: Benefits - Change of circumstances, to report benefit fraud Building Control Council Tax Anti-social behaviour Environmental Services - Abandoned Vehicles, fly-tipping, graffiti, pollution, full litter and/or dog bins, dog fouling, litter, street cleaning, street lighting Planning Waste Services - Missed refuse / recycling collections Tel: 0300 304 8000 Website: www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk email: enquiries@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk County Council is responsible for the major community services such as education, social services and highways. Tel: General Enquiries: 0300 123 2224 website: www.somerset.gov.uk email: generalenquiries@somerset.gov.uk You can also contact your local Member of Parliament, Ian Liddell-Grainger, who is available to meet any constituent who needs his help or advice. Tel: 01278 458383. |
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