Ashill Parish Council, Somerset

22/08/2026

Forgot to post this back in May.
Thank you Andrew Crouch and Phil Underhill for replacing this gate post at the back of Ashton Close, moving the handrail and cutting the hedge back.

Super job, we're an effective bunch of Councillors!

22/08/2026

The Millenium Pond. The Parish Council had a gentlemen's agreement to use this area as a Parish amenity.

As the field is in the process of being sold, yesterday, members of the council removed the kissing gate, fenced the access. And took away the bench and signage. The Pond is actually dry anyway. Please do not use this space anymore as it is private property.

We will be repurposong the bench. We thought about outside the village hall next to the road, for a walker to take a rest. It will need concreting in so give us a moment.

Many thanks to The House family at Southtown for letting us use this space over the last of couple decades.

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

It's coming to the time of the year when the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme will be offered in school.

If your child is searching for a volunteering role there is always lots of village maintenance to do

Dean Fry will be helping cut the hedge at the park and church yard, litter picking and painting the fingerpost at Rapps, if your child would like to join him (not on the fingerpost paint, this is strictly for a child with an irresponsible parent). Then please let us know, we'll be happy to sign them off.

07/08/2026

Great news for families in Yeovil. From today (1 August) to 31 August, all 5-to-15-year-olds will travel free on participating buses across England, as part of the Government's Kids Go Free scheme.

With new research from Moneysupermarket showing that over a third of Brits aren't taking a summer holiday this year, and most saying it's down to money, this couldn't come at a better time. Families here don't need to go far to have a great day out, and this makes it easier to afford.

I'm pleased Somerset Council is working with local bus operators to bring this to Yeovil and the surrounding area. With under-5s already travelling free and the £3 adult fare cap in place, it's a great chance to visit places across our wonderful county without worrying about the cost of getting there.

Make the most of it this August.

More info: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/bus-it-you-know-it-makes-sense/

04/08/2026

Another bit of tidying up instigated by a report to the Parish Council. Slippery footpath towards A358.

Used to be a Somerset Council job now left to locals. Actually undertaken by a Parish farmer free of charge.

02/08/2026

Free bus travel for all 5 to 15 year olds this summer 🚌☀️

From 1 to 31 August, all 5 to 15 year olds can travel free on participating bus services across Somerset.

Perfect for summer days out, with under 5s already travelling free and adult fares capped at £3.

Find the list of bus operators taking part and the routes in the comments 👇

From the Government Kids Go Free scheme.

02/08/2026

⏰ One week left to have your say before the extended consultation closes on 9 August.

We're creating a new Local Plan for Somerset. Before we get started, we want to hear from residents and businesses about what policies should be included. Tell us what you'd like Somerset to look like in the future 👉https://orlo.uk/ZHS0E

02/08/2026

I think many of you will have had this letter, but just in case, as it's quite short notice, we're highlighting it here.

Adam Dance our MP will be at the Ashill Village Hall this Tuesday for an open drop in session Noon till 2pm.

28/07/2026

https://publicaccess.southsomerset.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=TI5RSMOWKWK00
Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of two shepherd huts to provide holiday accommodation
Location: Land At Comers Cottage Rapps Road Ashill Ilminster Somerset TA19 9LG
Applicant: Mr Chris Speke
Application Type : Full Application
Application Number: 26/01619/FUL
The Council has received the above application and the documents are available on the website, Planning Search (somersetsouth.gov.uk)
Comments are welcome by 17 August 2026.