Consultations launched on future funding for two Somerset support services
Somerset Council has launched two consultations inviting people to share their views on the future funding of services supporting families and people facing significant challenges. The consultations relate to Somerset Family Support Service, delivered by Safe Families (and is known as the ‘Safe Families’ service in Somerset), and also Rise, which is delivered by The […]
Parish Council Vacancy for new Councillor
NETHER STOWEY PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR Due to the resignation of Councillor Ferriday, there is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Unless ten electors within the Parish give notice within 14 working days* from the notice date requesting that an election be held, the vacancy will be filled by co-option. The requests can […]
Resignation of Cllr Kevin Ferriday
We regret to announce that Kevin has tendered his resignation after eleven years as a Parish Councillor, for most of which he was Vice-Chairman or Chairman. Kevin joined the Council in 2015. We thank him for his invaluable work. Kevin served as Vice-Chairman from May 2017 until May 2024 when he became Chairman for a […]
Quantock Messenger – November edition
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Grants to local organisations and groups
Every year the Parish Council sets aside a budget for grants to support local organisations and groups. Through this ew have provided sports equipment to the Football Club, the school, and Short Mats Bowls clubs. We also regularly support the Playing Field, the Library and Stowey Green Spaces as well as making small contributions to […]
Nether Stowey Charity Scarecrow Trail
Could you help make Nether Stowey’s Charity Scarecrow Trail and Competition! The trail starts from 24 October – half term Trail sheets available from the Church Centre Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday 9am-11am. Recommended donation £2 per sheet. Donations go to Musgrove Maternity Unit. Prizes for the top 3 winners
New Councillor co-opted – welcome Jake Hannam
The Parish Council were delighted to co-opt Jake Hannam to the Parish Council at the meeting on Monday 12 October. A full list of Councillors, local Somerset Council members and our MP is here The Council still has two vacancies. Being a Parish Councillor is a great opportunity to work for the community and help […]
Road Closure – Castle Hill, Over Stowey – 24-30 September
Emergency Road Closure: – ttrnN-ttro670080 – WW – Castle Hill, Over Stowey Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (emergency) road closure at Castle Hill, Over Stowey which commenced on 24th September 2026 – 30th September 2026 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 7 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to […]
