Parish Councils and Local Government
Local public services in Tintinhull are currently delivered by three levels of council. Closest to the community is the Parish Council which has defined responsibilities within the boundaries of the parish. Above this sits what is often called Local Government.
Somerset’s previous five district councils have now been be replaced by a single council delivering all council services to communities in the county. To find out the latest information visit Somerset Council Website,
These councils individually raise a precept on council-taxpayers to provide funds for the services they deliver. Adding together these precepts, plus precepts by Avon and Somerset Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, gives the total of the council tax residents pay each year.
Council Responsibilities
Parish Council Responsibilities
Listed in the box below are Tintinhull Parish Council’s key responsibilities
- Amenities – Management of allotments, play areas and play equipment and the sports field.
- Planning – Neighbourhood planning, determining minor planning applications (e.g. home extensions) and recommending decisions and/or conditions for larger planning applications.
- Facilities – Public seating and the provision of litter bins and dog litter bins.
- Maintenance – Public footpaths, street works, grass cutting, weed spraying and litter clearance.
- Trustees – Act as trustees for the Village Hall, Recreation Ground and Swimming Pool.
Somerset Council Responsibilities
Somerset Council is responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses in defined areas. Among them are well known functions such as social care, schools, waste collection, housing and planning. Other lesser-known ones include licensing, business support, registrar services and pest control.
For More Information
Visit the National Association of Local Councils to learn about the role of Parish and Local Councils. Alternatively visit the Local Government Association for a general overview of local Government or gov.uk to learn more about its structure and elections.