Minehead Town Council
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. Minehead is split into 4 wards - Alcombe, Minehead Central, Minehead North and Minehead South. 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
West Somerset 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.
Tel: 01643 703704 www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk email: customerservices@westsomerset.gov.uk
County Council is responsible for the major community services such as education, social services and highways. Tel: General Enquiries: 0300 123 2224 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.
Report it
Please click the picture 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
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
West Somerset 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.
Tel: 01643 703704 www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk email: customerservices@westsomerset.gov.uk
County Council is responsible for the major community services such as education, social services and highways. Tel: General Enquiries: 0300 123 2224 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.
Report it
Please click the picture 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
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