Welcome to the Butleigh Parish Council website!..
Your go-to resource for community news, local services, and parish updates. Here you can find information about Parish Council meetings, village events, planning applications, and key initiatives aimed at enhancing life in Butleigh. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, our site provides valuable insights into the work of the Parish Council and how we support our vibrant community. Stay connected, get involved, and discover how we are working together to preserve the charm and character of Butleigh for generations to come.
Butleigh Village – A lovely rural village with lots going on
With a population of around 900 the village is situated near to Glastonbury and Street.
Bath, Yeovil, Taunton and Bridgwater are within easy reach as is the Clarks Village shopping complex and the large Millfield Academy complex.
Facilities include; a local and well supported Primary School, Post Office, Sourdown Poultry Farm and the Butleigh Pavilion are here in the village.
St Leonard’s, the local Anglican Church is well supported and regularly holds village functions.
An annual fete in the grounds and musical reviews inside the church attract large numbers.
What does Butleigh Parish Council (BPC) do?
Parish Councils are the first tier of local government, and as such Butleigh Parish Council (BPC) is the council closest to the residents of Butleigh. BPC is made up of 8 Councillors, however there is currently 4 vacancies), who are best placed to engage with residents and find out what the real local issues are and how to overcome them.
Examples of the work of BPC includes:
- Holding regular meetings, and acting as a democratic voice for Butleigh residents and consulting the community on relevant issues.
- Liaising with Somerset Council regarding road safety and highways, environmental concerns, planning policy, and other matters that are the responsibility of Butleigh’s unitary authority.
- Liaising with key organisations such as Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire & Rescue regarding local crime and river safety.
- Responding to planning consultations from Somerset Council (the ‘planning authority’) proving a local voice on all planning matters.
Working in partnership with local groups and organisations to meet community needs
When does Butleigh Parish Council (BPC) meet?
Each month, normally on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Church Rooms.
Everyone is entitled to attend and if, as an individual you feel you need to raise a subject or an issue, there is an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting to raise the matter and to address the council and anyone else in attendance.
When the meeting starts properly the Agenda is strictly adhered to and only an elected council representative is permitted to address the meeting.
Butleigh Parish Council (BPC) Register of Councillors’ Interests
Parish Councillors must declare any “interests” they have in matters which may be considered by the Parish Council. A form to do this is provided by the electoral authority and completed forms are submitted to it. Forms are collated and published by that authority.
Please use the following link to access the documents: Butleigh Parish Council Register of Interests.
Please note that BPC cannot be held responsible for the content of the electoral authority’s web pages. If you have any questions about the Register of Interests please contact the Parish Clerk.
Data protection
The BPC is registered with the Information Commissioner as a “data controller” and works to ensure that it meets data protection regulations. The Council’s data protection policy, a statement regarding freedom of information and the Council’s “publication” scheme are included in the Council’s Standing Orders.
For any questions on these or other matters please contact the Parish Clerk.