The Role of Mells Parish Council
There are 2 tiers of Local Government in Mells - District (Borough) Council and the Parish Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their locality. Parish Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? Somerset CouncilMells Parish Council comes under Somerset Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Bins, litter, and recycling collection
- Housing
- Planning applications
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
- Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
- Leisure centres and play areas
- Parks and allotments
For information on Somerset Council services:
Website: www.somerset.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 2224
Email: generalenquiries@somerset.gov.uk
Parish Councils are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Parish Councils are often consulted on District issues such as planning applications, road improvements and changes to public transport. Parish Councils can provide vital local knowledge such as flooding concerns and transport and access problems.
Parish Councils are being encouraged to deliver more services and can also support local community groups and provide community activities. They also ensure that the principle authorities are aware of local concerns such as problems with potholes, highway visibility, litter and dog fouling.
Noticeboards
Top Lane, Mells - View Map
By The Old Chapel, Upper Vobster - View Map
On the wall of the Vobster Inn, Vobster - View Map