Clerk The iconic group of willow sheep set on the island beds in the River Yeo in Cheddar Gorge has been beautifully renovated. Cheddar Parish Council commissioned Somerset willow sculptor Jo Sadler to complete the work. Originally crafted by Sophie Courtier in 2017 with community participation during the Cheddar Arts Fringe Festival, the sheep have become … Read more…
Cheddar Parish Council has approved its annual precept (the Parish Council’s share of your Council Tax) for 2025-2026 at a meeting of full council on 27th January 2026. The budget focuses on maintaining services for residents of Cheddar, whilst also providing services expected by the many annual visitors to the village and gorge. Cheddar currently … Read more…
The Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Cheddar Gorge will be re-opening on February 15th , every day for half term, then weekends only until the Easter holidays. From 5th April until 2nd November we plan to open seven days a week. * Last year was another record year for the VIC. Thanks to our loyal … Read more…
Somerset Council are reviewing the Library Service and this may mean the future of the service is under threat. Friends of Cheddar Library (FOCL) will be holding a meeting to discuss the matter at Cheddar Library on Wednesday 15th January, 2.15pm.
The Electoral Services department of Somerset Council has confirmed that the regulation 10 requests from electors have not been fulfilled and the parish council may now fill the casual vacancy by co-option. If you are interested in serving as a parish councillor, please submit an application to the clerk confirming that you are qualified to … Read more…