Consultation – Review of Somerset Council Division Boundaries
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Link to Survey: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/somerset (opens in new tab)
Footpaths – volunteer!
Visit volunteering.somerset.gov.uk to learn more or contact Judith on 732483 for more information about getting involved with Stowey Green Spaces Group.
Cllr Terry Yarwood
We are deeply sad to announce the death of Cllr Terry Yarwood. Terry was co-opted to the Parish Council in April 2023. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Terry was a lovely man, who we will all miss very much. His contribution to Parish Council discussions, though quiet, were always valuable and his evident care for the community shone through.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
Nether Stowey Parish Council
Notice of conclusion of audit
Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2024
Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Section 16 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
1. The audit of accounts for Nether Stowey Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2024 has been completed and the accounts have been published.
2. The Annual Governance & Accountability Return including the auditor’s certificate and opinion is available for inspection and copying by any local government elector of the area of Nether Stowey Parish Council on application to:
Caro Slaymaker
Clerk to the Parish Council
10am-1pm Monday-Wednesday and Friday
3. Copies will be provided to any local government elector of the area on payment of £1 for each copy of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return.
Announcement made by: Caro Slaymaker
Date of announcement: 16 September 2024
- Notice
- Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for the year ended 31 March 2024
More information at https://netherstowey-pc.gov.uk/your-parish-council/accounts
Do you qualify for Pension Credit? You may not get Winter Fuel Payments if you don’t. Find out more!
Nether Stowey Parish Council urges residents of state pension age to check whether they could claim Pension Credit, which is worth over £3,500 a year on average. Do you know someone of pension age who might qualify? Please let them know!
From this autumn, those not claiming Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will no longer get the annual winter fuel payments, currently worth between £100 and £300.
Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. You may also be able to get help with heating costs, help with rent and Council tax, a free TV licence for those aged over 75 years and help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs to hospital appointments.
You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.
Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension and you can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home. 
Someone may still get Pension Credit if they:
- have not paid National Insurance contributions
- have some savings or a small pension
- live with their grown-up family
- own their own home
Use the Pension Credit calculator to find out how much Pension Credit someone could get – without giving any personal details. Check your eligibility at www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234. Advice is also available at AgeUK – pension credit or call into the Parish Office
New Councillor – Lesley Bowditch and other changes
The Parish Council are delighted to welcome Lesley Bowditch to the Council. She was co-opted at the Parish Council meeting on 8 July, bringing the Council back to full strength for the first time in almost a year.
At the same meeting, Cllr John Roberts was elected Chairman of the Council, and Cllr Kevin Ferriday was elected Vice-Chairman.
A full list of current Councillors and details of the new MP for the Bridgwater constituency is available here.