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:
The Town Council has responsibility for:
Amenity Areas
The Rose Garden which is part of Alcombe Common
Irnham Road Recreation Ground, King George V Playing Field, Cross Farm Park, Periton Playing Field and Alcombe Marsh Common including the Rose Garden, Culvercliffe Play Area and Alcombe Combe.
AllotmentsThe Town Council has six sites – Marshfield Road and Harepark Terrace in Alcombe and at Poundfield Road, Periton Way, Periton Lane and Orchard Road.
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Please click here to see our main Allotments page
Cemetery & Memorial
Minehead Cemetery is on the Porlock Road at Woodcombe. We also maintain the closed churchyard at St. Michael’s Church on North Hill and the War Memorials in Minehead and Alcombe. For other information contact The Town Hall on 01643 707213.
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Minehead Cemetery main gates are open 7.30am -3.30pm, otherwise please use the side pedestrian entrance (open 24 hours) wheelchair access via lychgate. For a complete set of Cemetery Regulations please see Cemetery Regulations & Scale of Fees pdf above.
Cemetery Staff can be contacted on 01643 705243 - Contact Address: Minehead Cemetery, Porlock Road, Minehead TA24 8RY. A member of staff will usually be on duty Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm. Gates will be locked at 3.30pm.
Minehead Town Council accepts no responsibility for loss or damage etc. No planting of grave spaces. No glass vases, jars, stone chippings (only allowed on suitable kerb sets) or artificial flowers are allowed.
Dogs must be kept on a lead. No alcohol allowed in the Cemetery. No cycling.
During the Christmas period Minehead Town Council Cemetery staff will not be available on site except to cover Health & Safety matters.
Any problems or queries please come and speak to a member of the Cemetery staff or call in at Minehead Town Council, Council Offices, 3 Summerland Road, Minehead, TA24 5BP who can be contacted on 01643 707213.
Public Conveniences
The Public Conveniences are at (1) Quay West (car park), past the Ship Aground pub on the left (2) Summerland Place (car park next to the Co-op shop), (3) Irnham Road Recreation Ground, near the Bowling Club, (4) Warren Road by the roundabout, (5) Blenheim Gardens Ladies and Disabled at the South end accessed off The Avenue or Blenheim Road, (6) Blenheim Garden Gents accessed off the Avenue or North Road.
All are open between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Sites (5) and (6) in Blenheim Gardens are closed between 31 October and 31 March
These facilities are maintained by Minehead Town Council.
For cleaning and repair issues please ring 07443 359212
Cemetery Staff can be contacted on 01643 705243 - Contact Address: Minehead Cemetery, Porlock Road, Minehead TA24 8RY. A member of staff will usually be on duty Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm. Gates will be locked at 3.30pm.
Minehead Town Council accepts no responsibility for loss or damage etc. No planting of grave spaces. No glass vases, jars, stone chippings (only allowed on suitable kerb sets) or artificial flowers are allowed.
Dogs must be kept on a lead. No alcohol allowed in the Cemetery. No cycling.
During the Christmas period Minehead Town Council Cemetery staff will not be available on site except to cover Health & Safety matters.
Any problems or queries please come and speak to a member of the Cemetery staff or call in at Minehead Town Council, Council Offices, 3 Summerland Road, Minehead, TA24 5BP who can be contacted on 01643 707213.
Public Conveniences
The Public Conveniences are at (1) Quay West (car park), past the Ship Aground pub on the left (2) Summerland Place (car park next to the Co-op shop), (3) Irnham Road Recreation Ground, near the Bowling Club, (4) Warren Road by the roundabout, (5) Blenheim Gardens Ladies and Disabled at the South end accessed off The Avenue or Blenheim Road, (6) Blenheim Garden Gents accessed off the Avenue or North Road.
All are open between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Sites (5) and (6) in Blenheim Gardens are closed between 31 October and 31 March
These facilities are maintained by Minehead Town Council.
For cleaning and repair issues please ring 07443 359212
Christmas Lights
Every year Minehead Town Council supplies the town’s Christmas lights, and the tree with lights in Wellington Square
Flowers
Organising floral displays in the town, including traders’ purchase of hanging baskets and other displays. In 2017 the Council took over the large beds and Parade planters and also the bed in Wellington Square from the District Council. Contact Minehead Town Council 01643 707213 for more information.
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Grants
Small grants of up to £500 each can be made to community and voluntary organisations for specific projects.
Noticeboards
Four noticeboards are maintained for the display of community information – at the Council Offices, at the main gates of Blenheim Gardens and at Alcombe.
Somerset West and Taunton Council
From the 1st April 2019 the postal address will be:
Somerset West and Taunton Council
PO Box 866
TAUNTON
TA1 9GS
Telephone: 0300 304 8000 - lines open between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Website: www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk
The main offices at West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton, TA4 4QA and Deane House, Taunton will remain open as usual .
There is a Seasonal Minehead Beach Ban - NO DOGS from 1st May - 30th September inclusive from the Golf Club to Minehead Harbour. For information on services provided by Somerset West and Taunton Council please visit their website
Somerset West and Taunton Council
PO Box 866
TAUNTON
TA1 9GS
Telephone: 0300 304 8000 - lines open between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Website: www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk
The main offices at West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton, TA4 4QA and Deane House, Taunton will remain open as usual .
There is a Seasonal Minehead Beach Ban - NO DOGS from 1st May - 30th September inclusive from the Golf Club to Minehead Harbour. For information on services provided by Somerset West and Taunton Council please visit their website
County Council
Is responsible for the major community services such as education, social services and highways. For more information on Somerset County Council - telephone General Enquiries: 0300 123 2224 or email: generalenquiries@somerset.gov.uk
Website: www.somerset.gov.uk
For enquiries on recycling sites, contact: Somerset County Council - Somerset Direct - Tel: 0300 1232224
Email: somersetdirect@somerset.gov.uk
Member of Parliament
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.
If you wish to contact him, please ring his office:
Tel: 01278 458383
or write to:
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
or
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, 16 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
email: ianlg@parliament.uk
Website: www.somerset.gov.uk
For enquiries on recycling sites, contact: Somerset County Council - Somerset Direct - Tel: 0300 1232224
Email: somersetdirect@somerset.gov.uk
Member of Parliament
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.
If you wish to contact him, please ring his office:
Tel: 01278 458383
or write to:
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
or
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP, 16 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
email: ianlg@parliament.uk