Temporary Road Closure: Broad Street and Combe Lane. 27th - 31st July
Please see details of this road closure.2nd July 2026
Welcome to the official website for The Charltons Parish Council
The Charltons is an ancient parish which comprises the villages of Charlton Adam and Charlton Mackrell and the smaller settlements of West Charlton, Lytes Cary, Cary Fitzpaine and Wellham - read more about its history. Today it is a thriving community with a pub, primary school, community hall with playing fields and children’s play area and a smaller 'village hall', The Reading Room. Lytes Cary Manor, owned by the National Trust, and the Hallr Wood charity are in the parish and there are two churches, St Mary the Virgin in Charlton Mackrell and SS Peter and Paul in Charlton Adam. There are many clubs and groups, including art, horticulture, dog training, badminton, a youth club, tennis, pilates, the cider club as well as agricultural and other local businesses.
Greener Future for Lytes Cary Manor - Drop in sessions
Please see the details of the drop in sessions. The proposals include a small scale solar scheme.2nd July 2026
Summary of responses to The Charltons Traffic Management Survey
Please see the attached document which summarises the results of the Traffic Management Survey.24th June 2026
The Charltons Parish Council supports 20mph speed limit change
At the Parish Council meeting held on 18th June it was resolved to commence the process to implement a 20 mph speed limit on some roads in the parish. Please see the attached report.24th June 2026
Community Picnic at Lytes Cary - CANCELLED
The Community Picnic planned between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday 25th June has been cancelled due to the current weather conditions. It is hoped to rearrange the event later this year.23rd June 2026
Traffic Works at Martock, Lydford Cross Keys and Lovington
Traffic works will be taking place at Stapleton Cross, Martock and Lydford Cross Keys commencing 22nd June and on the B3153 at Lovington commencing in September. For full details please see the attach letter to business owners and residents.21st June 2026
Wessex Internet - Presentation to Parish Council meeting NOW CANCELLED
The Wessex Internet presentation about their roll out of gigabit-capable broadband in the parish due to be given at the Parish Council meeting on 16th June has now been cancelled due to the change of meeting date. If a future date can be arranged for the presentation then this will be notified on the Council website.16th June 2026
Parish Council meeting - Change of date
The next Parish Council meeting will now be held on Thursday 18th June10th June 2026
Bidding open for Social Rent Housing in Charlton Adam. THIS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 31st MAY
Please see the below information from Homes In Somerset regarding the bidding process for four social rent houses received by the Parish Council on 28th May. Homes in Somerset have been contacted and told that this is an unacceptably short timescale for bids to be received, but they have refused to extend the deadline. For further information please contact Homes in Somerset directly.29th May 2026
Bidding open for Social Rent Housing in Charlton Adam. THIS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 31ST MAY
Please see the below information from Homes In Somerset regarding the bidding process for four social rent houses received by the Parish Council on 28th May. THIS ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY £31st MAY. Homes in Somerset have been spoken to and told that such a short timescale for bids is not acceptable, but they refuse to change this deadline. For further information please contact Homes in Somerset directly.29th May 2026
Summary of responses to The Charltons Traffic Management Survey
Please see the attached summary of responses to the recent Traffic Management Survey24th May 2026
The Charltons Parish Council supports 20mph speed limit change
At the Parish Council meeting held on 18th June 2026 the Councillors resolved to being the process to change the speed limit to 20 mph on certain roads in the parish. Please read the two attached reports and the map showing the affected roads.20th May 2026
The Charltons Parish Council supports 20mph speed limit change
At the Parish Council meeting held on 18th June 2026 the Councillors resolved to being the process to change the speed limit to 20 mph on certain roads in the parish. Please read the two attached reports and the map showing the affected roads.20th May 2026
Speed Reduction Survey
The Parish Council seeks parishioners opinions about vehicle speeds in the parish and possible solutions to reduce them.11th May 2026
Road Closure - West Charlton. 14th May 2026
Notification of road closure by Somerset Council9th May 2026
First phase release of Social Rent properties in The Grove, Charlton Adam
Information has been provided regarding the first phase release of four new social rent properties in The Grove, Charlton Adam.4th May 2026
Temporary Road Closure: Ilchester Road, The Charltons - 18th May for five days
Somerset Council has notified the parish council of a future road closure.23rd March 2026
Closure of a section of Ilchester Road overnight on 13th and 14th April 2026
A section of Ilchester Road, Charlton Mackrell will be closed between 9pm and 6pm on 13th and 14th April 2026 (two nights).22nd March 2026
Parish Councillor vacancy
Following the resignation of Anneke Stenhousen there is now a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Please see the attached Notice of Vacancy.This means that there are now three vacancies for Parish Councillors. If you live in the parish and have an interest in matters affecting the place that you live then please consider applying to fill one of the vacancies. There is no great time requirement in being a parish councillor, around two hours a week plus attendance at the monthly meeting. For further details please email clerk@thecharltonsparishcouncil.gov.uk
19th February 2026
Parish Councillor vacancy
Following the resignation of Anneke Stenhousen there is now a vacancy for a Parish Councillor.This means that there are now three vacancies for Parish Councillors. If you live in the parish and have an interest in matters affecting the place that you live then please consider applying to fill one of the vacancies. There is no great time requirement in being a parish councillor, around two hours a week plus attendance at the monthly meeting. For further details please email clerk@thecharltonsparishcouncil.gov.uk
19th February 2026
The Charltons Parish Council 2026-27 precept demand
The precept demand for 2026-27 has been set21st January 2026
Two Temporary Road Closures - Broadway Road and Babcary Lane both commencing on 2nd February 2026
The Parish Council has been informed of two forthcoming road closures.7th January 2026
Temporary Road Closure - Broadway Road and Broadway, The Charltons. 19th January for three days
Please see the below message received from Somerset Council's Road Closure team.24th December 2025
Temporary Road Closure: Tout Lane, The Charltons - 13th January between 0800 - 1800
Tout Lane will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles on Tuesday 13th January between 0800 and 1800.19th December 2025
Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Adam Ware there is now a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Please see the attached Notice of Vacancy.This means that there are now two vacancies for Parish Councillors. If you live in the parish and have an interest in matters affecting the place that you live then please consider applying to fill one of the vacancies. There is no great time requirement in being a parish councillor, around two hours a week plus attendance at the monthly meeting. For further details please email clerk@thecharltons.org.uk
Notice of vacancy 11.11.25 (pdf)
10th November 2025
Information from Somerset Council regarding flags and road markings
Somerset Council has provided information about the flying of flags at roadside locations, and the painting of flags on the highway.Full details are contained in the attached document.
9th September 2025
Removal of brown information signs in the parish
A number of brown information signs have been placed on the side of roads in the parish. All roadside signs which are not of a temporary nature, for example advertising ‘one-off’ events like fetes and jumble sales, must be authorised by Somerset Council in advance and conform to the national highway sign standards. Somerset Council has removed the unauthorised signs which were placed on public land in the parish, and they are in temporary storage. If the individual(s) w26th July 2025
Planning Application 23/02768/OUT
This is an outline application for the erection of three dwellings with all matters reserved except access and layout in George Street, Charlton Adam. Basically, this is an application to find out whether permission WOULD be granted to build these houses. Full details of the application can be found on the Somerset Council website.This has not been classed as a major planning application as it is for less than ten houses, so the decision whether to grant or refuse the application lies solely with a planning officer.
The Parish Council objected to the application, along with 24 members of the public. The planning officer will have considered the content of these objections, but will not have contacted any of the people who submitted comments before arriving at a decision.
The planning officer approved the outline application, stating these reasons for approval.
The proposed residential development of the site is considered to be acceptable in this location, will contribute to housing provision and could be carried out, subject to detail, with respect to the character of the area, and without causing demonstrable harm to landscape character, visual amenity, residential amenity, ecology or highway safety, in accordance with policies SD1, SS1, SS2, SS4, EQ1, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4, EQ5, TA1, TA5 and TA6 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028) and the core planning principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The applicant will now submit a detailed planning application which will be subject to consultation and approval. The Parish Council and members of the public will be able to comment on the detail of the application when submitted, but not to object to the development taking place.
16th July 2025
The Slinkybus service is now available from 7 am - 7 pm Mon - Fri.
Passengers need to register and then book a journey.Fares are under 3 miles single £2.50 return £4.
Over 3 miles single £3.50 return £5.
Bus pass holders get a 50% discount.
They can ring 01823 359999
11th February 2025
Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Action Guide
Please find attached a flood action guide with preparedness information to be read in conjunction with the news item including a recovery guide for those recently affected by flooding.28th January 2025
Somerset Flooding Support Resources - Flood Recovery Guide
Please find attached a Flood Recovery Guide for those recently affected by flooding to be read in conjunction with the previous news item which includes a Flood Action Guide with preparedness information.28th January 2025
Temporary Closure of Community Centre and car park
The community centre in Charlton Adam will be inaccessible to everyone except contractors from 3 October 2025 to 12 November 2025 due to the essential building works taking place on the premises.Please see the attached notice for further details.
22nd September 2024
Somerset Community Foundation - Surviving Winter Campaign
Hundreds of older people in Somerset are forced to choose between heating and eating every winter.If you can afford to, please donate some or all of your Winter Fuel Payment to help support those living in fuel poverty. Your donations will help us make sure around 500 vulnerable older people across Somerset have the support they need to get through the winter.
30th November 2023
Could you help get people to crucial medical appointments? Volunteer drivers needed urgently across Somerset
Below and attached is some information online about the role.2nd November 2023
ThinkTravel
If you don’t own a car - or you want to leave it at home and travel more sustainably, Think Travel can help you with your transport options.31st March 2023
