Staplegrove Parish Council has six elected members and
the services of a part time Clerk. The term of office of
the elected members is four years, the last local election being the
spring of 2007. The Parish Council functions as a civil body within the
tiers of Local Government.
The aim of the Council is to "Manage and enhance the amenities and environment of the Parish, within the remit of its powers as delegated by the Secretary of State, County and Borough Councils, for the enjoyment of all who live in the Parish and those from outside the Parish who make use of the facilities."
Meetings of the Parish Council take place at Staplegrove Village Hall. At the meetings the members are supported by County and District Councillors, Taunton Deane Borough Council's Parish Liaison Officer, local Police Officers and other officials and consultants, according to the nature of the business of the meetings. The meeting agenda is published in advance and the subsequent minutes of the meeting, together with the latest set of accounts, may all be viewed on the website.
The functions of the Parish Council are financed by funds raised from the Parish by precept, which is in addition to the Borough Council Tax and may be found detailed in each household’s annual tax statement. Membership of the Parish Council, although by election, is voluntary and unpaid. Members may, but currently none do, claim travelling expenses.
The Parish Council is trustee of the Staplegrove Children's Playground Trust and Fund. If you would like to see the minutes or accounts for the Trust please contact the Clerk by the means outlined
Current members of the Parish Council for 2007 to 2012 are: -
Position |
Name |
Contact number |
| Chairman | Dr. Geoff Hayes | 01823 451341 |
| Vice Chairman | Mr. Michael Clark | 01823 282239 |
| Member | Mr. David Ware | 01823 252933 |
| Member | Mr. John Morris | 01823 433288 |
| Member | Mr. Alan Debenham | 01823 321304 |
| Member | Dr. Tom Harris | 01823 451553 |
| Clerk | Mrs. Janice Peake | 01823 251034 |
| Ex Officio Councillors | Ms. Jayne O'Brien | 01823 451791 |
| Ex Officio Councillors | Mrs. Elaine Waymouth | 01823 451802 |
If you have matters you wish to bring to the attention of the Parish Council you may contact the Parish Council by telephone to the Clerk on 01823 251034, or to your neighbouring Councillor from the list above, (office hours only please). You can also contact the Clerk by e-mail using the link below or by post to Mrs J Peake, Clerk to Staplegrove Parish Council, 62 Dowell Close, Taunton TA2 6BA.
Click here to contact the Parish Council by email.
Freedom of information
Under the Freedom of Information Act it is the duty of every public body to adopt and maintain a publication scheme. Publication schemes facilitate the proactive release of information and play a crucial role in supporting and providing a greater openness and transparency across the public sector. Accordingly, Staplegrove Parish Council has agreed to adopt the Model Publication Scheme produced by the Information Commissioner's Office.
To view the Model Publication Scheme click here
The Parish Council has produced a guide on the information it makes available to the public and where it can be found.
To view the guide to information click here
Equal Opportunities Policy
The Parish Council seeks to create a culture in which people can feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their personal circumstances, background or lifestyle.
To view the Parish Council's Equal Opportunities Policy click here