The Parish Council are part of the local government system and look after the interests of the community of Somerton. We work closely with Cherwell District CDC and Oxfordshire County Council OCC to help ensure that the services in the village are maintained and developed. On local issues such as highways, traffic, housing, rights of way, street lighting and community facilities eg. Dog Bins, Children’s Play area, Bottle Banks.
The Parish Council are consulted on all local planning, and we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may have on planning applications.
Representatives from the District and County Council sometimes attend Parish Council meetings.
The Parish Council is run in an open and transparent manner and is keen to promote good communication. All are welcome and encouraged to come to one of the regular Parish Council meetings which are held in public, usually on the last Tuesday of alternate months (Jan March, May, July, Sept, Nov) from 7:30- approx. 9:30 pm in the Village Hall. See webpage for more info
