Welcome to the Batcombe Parish Council Website
The Parish Council's website is continually being developed and will gradually provide more information about the parish of Batcombe, local organisations, news and events - as well as those documents the Parish Council is required to publish.
BATCOMBE is a parish in the east of Somerset between Frome and Shepton Mallet, which consists of the villages of Batcombe and Westcombe together with a number of outlying hamlets and farmsteads. At the centre of the parish lies St Mary's Church with its magnificent 16th century tower, the Three Horseshoes pub, and a community centre consisting of the award-winning Jubilee Hall and the Old School Rooms. (To learn more about the Jubilee Hall and Old School Rooms click on the link to the Village Hall Trust website.)
News about BATCOMBE
Closure of the Footpath to Spargrove
Please note that the Somerset Council Rights of Way Department have temporarily closed the footpath from Batcombe to Spargrove along the river. This will allow a six month closure to be put in place. This is necessary because in the recent storms a large tree fell across the footpath taking the footbridges across the river near the bottom of Bailey's Lane. This has left one bridge pointing vertically into the air and the Council have become aware that children are playing on this bridge. With the recent dry weather the tree and bridge are becoming increasingly unstable as the ground dries out as so the Rights of Way Department have no choice but to close the footpath and cordon off the tree. Parents should keep their children away from the tree to keep them safe. Unfortunately, the footpath cannot be reopened until the tree is removed and this is the responsibility of the landowner.
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Events in BATCOMBE
Date: Monday 5th May 2025 - Bank Holiday
Time: 12.30pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Batcombe
Come and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe and pay respects to this who made the ultimate sacrifice with the laying of a wreath at the War Memorial. Bar - BBQ - Tea & Cake - Raffle - Children's Games - Competitions and 1940's wartime hits.
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June Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday June 4th
Time: 8.00pm
Place: The Old School, Batcombe
Description: The monthly Parish Council meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The Agenda and Minutes of previous meetings can be downloaded from the Minutes and Agendas page a week before the meeting.
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