Welcome to the official website for The Charltons Parish Council

The Charltons is an ancient parish which comprises the villages of Charlton Adam and Charlton Mackrell and the smaller settlements of West Charlton, Lytes Cary, Cary Fitzpaine and Wellham - read more about its history. Today it is a thriving community with a pub, primary school, community hall with playing fields and children’s play area and a smaller 'village hall', The Reading Room. Lytes Cary Manor, owned by the National Trust, and the Hallr Wood charity are in the parish and there are two churches, St Mary the Virgin in Charlton Mackrell and SS Peter and Paul in Charlton Adam. There are many clubs and groups, including art, horticulture, dog training, badminton, a youth club, tennis, pilates, the cider club as well as agricultural and other local businesses.

Wanted - Candidates for Two Casual Vacancies on The Charltons Parish Council

Local councils can only be as effective, relevant and vibrant as the people elected to run it, so we need councillors who are capable, energetic and engaged – from all backgrounds and experiences to reflect their communities. Being a councillor is highly rewarding. No other role gives you a chance to make such a huge difference to the quality of life of people in your local area and to influence the way issues are dealt with locally.

If you would like to know more please contact the Clerk, Chairman or speak to a local councillor. For more details see attached notice.

Public Notice (pdf)

27th March 2025

Somerton and Langport Area Branch of the RNLI Quiz Night 10th April 2025

SOMERTON & LANGPORT AREA BRANCH OF THE R.N.L.I
The Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB
THURSDAY 10th APRIL at 6-30pm for 7pm start
Teams of 6 or make up a table
Bring your own picnic supper & drink to have in the interval
Queries: 01458 223613

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25th March 2025

Vacancy - Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th April
Please apply via e-mail attaching your CV with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to: clerk@thecharltons.org.uk . Potential candidates will be invited to attend the Parish Council meeting on 15th April 2025, with an interview to follow.

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19th March 2025

Next Parish Council Meeting - Tuesday 15th April 2025

(The Parish Council meets at the Reading Room, Charlton Mackrell on the third Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm.)

All Council Meetings are open to Members of the Public and Press (Public Bodies [Admission to Meetings] Act 1960).

18th March 2025

The Slinkybus service is now available from 7 am - 7 pm Mon - Fri.

Passengers need to register and then book a journey.
Fares are under 3 miles single £2.50 return £4.
Over 3 miles single £3.50 return £5.
Bus pass holders get a 50% discount.
They can ring 01823 359999

Slinky Bus (pdf)

Slinky Bus Somerton Link

11th February 2025

Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Recovery Guide

Please find attached a Flood Recovery Guide for those recently affected by flooding to be read in conjunction with the previous news item which includes a Flood Action Guide with preparedness information.

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Flood Recovery Guide (pdf)

28th January 2025

Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Action Guide

Please find attached a flood action guide with preparedness information to be read in conjunction with the news item including a recovery guide for those recently affected by flooding.

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Flood Action Guide (pdf)

28th January 2025

Somerset Community Foundation - Surviving Winter Campaign

Hundreds of older people in Somerset are forced to choose between heating and eating every winter.
If you can afford to, please donate some or all of your Winter Fuel Payment to help support those living in fuel poverty. Your donations will help us make sure around 500 vulnerable older people across Somerset have the support they need to get through the winter.

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Donate to Surviving Winter

30th November 2023