PARISH GUIDES
Parish guides have been compiled to help residents with some typical problems and often-asked questions.

Parish Guide - Invasive Species 2024 (PDF, 345 Kb)
Useful tips, guidance & contact details for invasive species.
Parish Guide - Adverse Possession 2024 (PDF, 75 Kb)
Updated guide for 2024
Parish Guide - Building an Extension 2024 (PDF, 77 Kb)
Updated Parish guide for building an extension for 2024
Parish Guide - Bonfires 2024 (PDF, 70 Kb)
A guide outlining the practical approach to domestic bonfires. Updated June 2023.
Parish Guide - Lost and Stray Dogs 2024 (PDF, 75 Kb)
Practical steps to take if you find a stray dog, or have lost a dog. Updated June 2023.
Parish Guide - Reporting a Problem on the Roads 2024 (PDF, 95 Kb)
A guide that gives contact details for various road problems and whether the issue is dealt with by Somerset County Council or Mendip District Council. Updated for 2022.
Parish Guide - Fly Tipping 2024 (PDF, 71 Kb)
What to do if you want to report fly-tipping. Updated June 2023.
Parish Guide - House and Garden Property Boundaries 2024 (PDF, 70 Kb)
Updated Guide 2024
Parish Guide - Overhanging Trees 2024 (PDF, 55 Kb)
A guide to what you can do regarding overhanging trees, what are the limitations and what to do if you think roots or branches are causing damage.
Parish Guide - Rivers & Flooding 2024 (PDF, 76 Kb)
Updated Guide for 2024
Parish Guide - Speeding Vehicles in Villages 2024 (PDF, 89 Kb)
Practical steps for reporting speeding vehicles and accessing SIDS cameras for your area - Updated for 2024
Parish Guide - Light Pollution 2024 (PDF, 88 Kb)
Information on how to improve and manage light pollution in your area - Updated for 2024
