East Coker Parish Council

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POT HOLE REPORTING

We are all obviously noticing the worrying amount of pot holes appearing. If you are concerned about any of these and wish to report them to the Somerset Council, please contact them on: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/report-a-problem-on-the-road/#potholes-road-damage-and-edge-loss  Somerset Council are no longer responding to ‘fix my street’ as a way of informing them, so please use the link above or go to the Somerset.gov.uk website and

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Litter

We do seem to be noticing more litter around the village. We would ask that if you come across some could you kindly pick it up (wearing gloves is advised) and bin it.   We live in a beautiful part of the country and it’s such a shame that we have to remove other people’s rubbish, but it certainly makes

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LAMBING SEASON

As you may or may not know, lambing season is upon us. Please avoid crossing fields with sheep in them at this time if possible, but if you are approaching a field, using a permitted path, please make sure that dogs are on leads at all times. 

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HALVES LANE PLANNING PERMISSION

This appeal has now been validated so please NOTE that you have a limited period for submission of comments – deadline 9th April 2026.  Any previous submissions will only remain valid and on record if you send a second submission.  Please note that the applicant may have submitted new documentation which you should review.  

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BUS STOP BOOK EXCHANGE

The book exchange at the East Coker Bus Stop has been a phenomenal success, and we are very lucky to have it.  Please be respectful and do not leave many books at one time or books that are not suitable.  A one-in, one-out policy works well.   East Coker Parish Council                                                                                                  December 2025

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