Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be a full council meeting on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 7.30 pm in Sutton Montis Village Hall.Everyone is very welcome to attend
Welcome to the South Cadbury & Sutton Montis Parish Council website
Everyone is very welcome to attend
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Precept survey
Every year, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service ask local residents and businesses to take part in their annual precept survey. The five-minute form asks how people feel about the service they receive, and will influence the amount the Service receives from council tax in 2026/27.The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority anticipates that by 2026/27, a saving of £4.8million will be needed due to reductions in government funding and rising costs of delivering services such as materials, energy and employment costs.
The £4.8million saving is based on a year-on-year increase of 2.99% to council tax over the financial year 2026/27. Every 1% increase to council tax precept amounts to almost seven hundred thousand pounds to the Service this year.
The following message from our Fire Authority Chair, Councillor Simon Coles explains the importance of the survey:
“It’s important for us as your Authority to understand your views when deciding on the budget for next year. This is why, every year, we ask our communities across Devon and Somerset to have their say about Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
I am Chair of the Authority, and it is our responsibility to ensure that your fire service is providing the best value for money and uses your tax money effectively, every penny can make a difference.
Each year we decide how much you pay from your council tax to fund the Service. Our decision will be based on the results of your feedback so please take part and share it with as many people as you can.”
What’s the precept at the moment
The Service receives part of its funding from council tax, known as the precept, and business rates. The current council tax charge from the fire and rescue service is £104.68 a year for a Band D household.
What the financial position means
The Authority is required to deliver a balanced budget, meaning outgoings do not exceed income. In previous years, reserves have been used to balance the budget, but the reserves have now been used so there are no general reserves that can be called upon. Therefore, costs will need to be reduced if necessary.
The Authority will always seek to use their resources available in the best way to minimise the impact of risk to communities in their area. The Service is reviewing our operating model to ensure efficiencies can be achieved but the funding gap is considerable.
An increase in precept does not mean that all services will continue to be delivered in the same way they are at the moment.
4th November 2025
Could you support a child in care?
Route 1 Advocacy and Independent Visitors is seeking volunteers to support vulnerable children in care. Please see below for more informationAdvocate and Independent Visitors information (pdf)
4th November 2025
Somerset Unitary Councillor Report
Please see pdf document below for current monthly report from Cllr Hayward BurtSomerset Councillor Report (pdf)
4th November 2025
Winter Coat Exchange scheme
Somerset Libraries are relaunching their winter coat exchange to help provide warm coats for people in need in the community. Please click link below for more information21st October 2025
Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation
Please see details below of consultation that ends on 31st OctoberLocal Nature Recovery Strategy consultation (pdf)
21st October 2025
Cost of living support for Somerset residents this winter
Please see parish information sheet from Somerset Council below for more informationParish information sheet 00-2025 (pdf)
21st October 2025
Winter Safety Advice
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue service are holding a Community Conversations online meeting on 7th November at 12.00Please see poster for more information
13th October 2025
Winter Safety Advice
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue service are holding a Community Conversations online meeting on 7th November at 12.00Please see poster for more information
13th October 2025
Children and Families Social Care Families First Partnership
The Government is proposing important changes to the children’s social care system.
The aim of the changes is to have a system where families and practitioners from social work, police, health, education, and beyond, all work together to promote the wellbeing of children and keep them safe from harm. The name of these changes is called the Families First Partnership programme – and this is what Somerset Council is seeking your views on.
One area of the Families First Partnership focuses on Family Help, Multi-agency Child Protection and Family Group Decision Making and is aimed at supporting families to stay together and thrive, increasing the number of children that can stay safely at home with their families.
The Government (and Somerset Council as the local authority) understand that any journey of change requires a multi-agency approach, based on strong relationships, and must be led by families and young people themselves. Only by working together can we transform the way we support families and vulnerable children, ensuring that we provide the right help at the right time, ensuring children can grow up safely, with the right love and support around them.
This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the Families First Partnership programme here in Somerset.
Please click on Consultation link for more information and to take part by 27th November 2025
8th October 2025
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Community Conversations
The next event on 10th September 2025 from 12.00 - 1.00 focuses on road safety. Please click on link below for more information16th August 2025
Have your say on Council's blueprint for future transport planning in Somerset
Somerset Council has published a new Local Transport Plan for the county which aims to create a fairer, greener and better-connected transport network.The Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a key document that sets out how the Council will plan and prioritise transport provision across Somerset for the next 20 years.
It aims to ensure that transport supports wider goals—like improving health and wellbeing, protecting the environment, and supporting the local economy.
Key objectives set out in the plan include promoting walking, cycling, and public transport, and ensuring new developments prioritise sustainable transport.
The Council wants to hear your views on the LTP and people can have their say by clicking on the link below
You can read the document and share your thoughts as part of the consultation process which runs until 7 September
8th July 2025
Casual Vacancy - Parish Councillor
Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help make a long-lasting change? Do you have innovative ideas for the council? Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it?The parish council is keen to fill the remaining Casual Vacancy by co-option. Please contact the Clerk if you are interested in applying
3rd July 2025
Vacancy - Parish Path Liaison Officer
Are you, or someone you know interested in becoming a volunteer Parish Path Liaison Officer for either South Cadbury or Sutton Montis? For more information about this vital role to help maintain public rights of wayin your village please see the role profile below and contact the Clerk if interested in applyingParish Path Liaison Officer Role Profile (pdf)
30th June 2025
Somerset Rivers Authority - Annual Report
Please click link below to view the report29th June 2025
Defibrillator Training Tutorial
Please click link below to watch a video on how to use a defibrillator to help save a lifeLearn how to use a defibrillator
29th June 2025
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England
Have your say on the draft recommendations for the new divisions, division boundaries and division names for Somerset Council with proposed reduction in Unitary Councillors to 96 in total and changes to all division boundaries. Consultation closes 11th August 20255th June 2025
Citizens Advice Somerset - Volunteers needed
Please visit the link below for more information on how to become a volunteer22nd April 2025
Wessex Water Community Drop-in Session
The next community drop-in sessions is being held at The Balsam Centre in Wincanton on Thursday 12th June from 10.00 - 12.00. You will have the chance to speak with a Customer Adviser who will act as the point of contact for your local community.They can:
- answer questions about your bill
- refer you for support if you are struggling to pay your bill
- provide advice on saving water and avoiding blockages
- answer questions about water quality, plumbing and drainage
Please visit website link for more information
9th April 2025
Section 19 Flood report
The Section 19 East Cam Valley report from the May 2023 flooding can now be viewed using the link below3rd February 2025
Road safety and traffic calming
Please see road safety and traffic calming background information in the full news item below.If you have concerns you are encouraged to attend the next Parish Council meeting on Thursday 16th January at 7.30 in Sutton Montis Village Hall where concerns recently raised on the village Whats App chat group regarding speeding in the village will be discussed.
7th January 2025
Foster carers urgently needed
You can make a difference to the life of a local young person in a rewarding role as a Somerset foster carer, with ongoing training and support, including weekly payments to support you financially. Call 0800 587 9900 or visit fosteringinsomerset.org.uk to find out how you could help change a child’s story. You’re not committing to anything by getting in touch to find out more, and you could make a real difference to the life and future of a local child.3rd January 2025
Meeting dates 2024-2025
Dates of Parish Council meetings2024-2025 Parish Council meeting dates (pdf)
12th June 2024
Flood advice
For local information and advice on flooding please visit the Somerset Prepared websiteCam Valley newsletter
Issue 3 of the Cam Valley newsletter is now available3rd February 2025
Community Access Transport bus service
Information on the Community Access Transport bus service available to all
Defibrillator
The defribillator in South Cadbury is sited in the centre of the village on the side of the green workshop at the top of Compton Road.In Sutton Montis the defibrillator is sited within the red telephone box on the front of Sutton Montis Village Hall.
