The Parish Council is an autonomous local authority within the meaning of various acts of parliament. It is composed of representatives elected by the people of the parish to make decisions and speak on their behalf. It is a corporate body which means it exists as a legal entity, which is distinct from the rights and responsibilities of individual members.
Keinton Mandeville Parish Council has 9 members and meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the village hall at 7.30pm. Minutes and agendas of the meetings are displayed on the Parish notice board situated on the side of the village shop as well as on notice boards at the church and village hall foyer.
You may contact the Parish Council by using the following link. Contact us.
Members of the Parish Council
Belinda Simson (Chair), Beverley Goodall (Vice Chair), Christine Beal, Brendan O'Hara, Julia Manning, Michael Richardson, Kathy Low, Chris Lane, Helen Beal
Clerk - Sue Graham District Councillor - John Calvert County Councillor - Pauline Clarke
Next Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 6th 2009 at 7:30pm in the village hall. Please feel free to come along, all welcome.
Christmas Tree Service
The Parish Council was delighted to see over 40 people at this year’s Christmas Tree Service. Thanks must go to AJ and Helen for being so accommodating and having the tree outside the shop, and also to Rev Trev Cranshaw for leading a lovely service. In addition, many thanks to Dave and Sue who welcomed everyone back to the Quarry Inn for mulled wine and mince pies.
Youth Council
At December’s meeting some lads who had been taking part with the youth bus activities came to the PC meeting to present some ideas about what is required for the young people of the village. The Parish Council is hoping to discuss theses ideas further in the near future. In the meantime, it is hoped a youth council will be set up. It is proposed that it will meet on the first Tuesday of each month (before the Parish Council meeting.) If you have a youngster who may be interested in this, please encourage them to come along, or bring them along yourself. January 6th 2009, 6.30pm at the village hall (committee room)
Queen Street Resurfacing
We have received notification from the Highways Agency that the top of Queen Street will be re- surfaced in January. This will start on 7th January and will require the road to be closed for 2 days. Access to properties will be maintained as normal, but please note that diversions will be in operation via the Lydford Crossroads, the A37 and Common Lane.
A303 closure Willoughby Hedge to Mere – Postponed (Link)
Digital Switchover
The ‘Westcountry’ TV region will switchover in April 2009 (this includes some areas in South Somerset). The Parish Council has received some information from Digital UK – the not-for-profit organization leading the switchover. Digital UK offers unbiased help and advice to guide people through the switchover. There is also a Help Scheme for those who need the most assistance. You will be eligible if you are 75 or over, or entitled to certain disability allowance. For further information or if you have any questions call 08456 50 50 50.
Allotments
This is again on the Parish Council agenda. If you have any land available for allotments or if you would be interested in an allotment, please contact the clerk on 224593
Mail and telephone preference service If you would like to register for these services which stop unwanted junk mail / telephone calls, here are the details
Mail preference service 0845 7034599 - Telephone preference service 0845 0700707
Council Minutes
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