Activities & Projects

The activities of the Parish Council consist mostly of fairly mundane discussions at our monthly meetings about the incompatibility of canine waste and pedestrian areas, grass-cutting, overhanging bushes, flood prevention and litter, amongst other things. The outcome of these discussions is either making sure that our regular contractors know what needs to be done, or informing higher authorities such as Somerset Council and the Environment Agency of what needs to be done.

Occasionally, though, the Parish Council will undertake specific projects to improve the environment or quality of life in Ilchester. These projects need dedicated funding for which we pursue all likely external agencies for grant aid before we dip into our parish funds. You will find on this page details of all the special projects the Council is planning or has in hand.

Traffic Management

In the 2023 Parish survey many respondents were concerned about the volume and speed of traffic moving through the village.

We have been working with a number of partners from Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police to address these issues.

The first of our measures in now in place - new deliniators along the hatched area next to the Northover roundabout will make drivers stick to the appropriate lane instead of speeding across in a straight line.

We are working on the implementation of a new 20mph speed limit at the Town Hall end of the village. This should be in place by the end of the year if all goes to plan.

We are creating a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the village to encourage active travel and improve cyclist and pedestrian safety in the village.

We are working with A&S Police on a pilot Truck Watch scheme to ensure the weight limit through the village is being followed. Volunteers for Truck Watch can get in touch via the clerk.

We are aware of the issue of traffic not stopping for pedestrians at crossings and are working on solutions to improve pedestrian safety.