NOTICES
 Somerset Council have announced the following road closure.Temporary Road Closure: ttro635381E – Quarry Lane, Leigh-on-Mendip Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB145611145 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_145611145_4005037_ce3b6a57ef.pdf The order becomes effective on 03rd December 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 8th December 2025 and last for 5 days to enable Kier to carry out drainage works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224, quoting reference: ttro635381E. Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB145611145 With regards, The Road Closure Team Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk Issued 12 November 2025 | |
| The Parish Council would like to remind everyone that the footpaths in the parish are intended for pedestrian use only, and asks that wheeled vehicles are not used so as to avoid degradation of the paths and inconvenience to other users. Thank you. Issued 7th November 2025 | |
 Leigh School is looking for school governors. Could you be one? Details here. Issued 6th November 2025 | |
 CLOSING DATE TO ENTER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE – FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER Issued 6th November 2025 | |
  ROAD CLOSURE The Bridge at Stoke St Michael from 20 October (Thanks to Lally for the photo!) FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER – ROAD NOW REOPENED Issued 25 October 2025, Reissued 31 October 2025 | |
| The most recent minutes of the Whatley and Westdown Quarries Community Liaison Group meeting can be viewed HERE. Issued 17 October 2025 | |
| Somerset Council has published information on its Household Support Fund which aims to help people over the difficult winter months. More information HERE and full information, including how to apply, on the Somerset Council website. Issued 17 October 2025 | |
| The AUTUMN NEWSLETTER FROM WHATLEY QUARRY is now available. Issued 14 October 2025 | |
| The minutes of the latest Halecombe Quarry COMMUNITY FUND and LIAISON meetings are available, along with a PRESENTATION on the quarry’s recent operations. More details here. Issued 14 October 2025 | |
| Make the Sunshine is a community interest company working to provide arts based events for young people in Somerset. They work with councils, schools and other organisations. (More information at www.makethesunshine.co.uk.) They are carrying out a survey into youth services – existing provision, gaps, possibilities. They are inviting individuals and organisations to take part. If you would like to contribute as an individual or family, use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uuQ0BXG63c1LBQV0YRd7Qio5UOpDPjBCCs13PKNozGU/edit If you would like to contribute as an organisation, use the following link: https://forms.gle/qXGYLuDj35gY7xFi8 Issued 14 October 2025 | |
 The village Community Speed Watch team is looking for volunteers.Do you have concerns about the speed of vehicles coming through the village? Are you willing to spare an hour a week and join the Leigh On Mendip Community Speed Watch (CSW) group to do something about it? Community Speed Watch is made up of a network of community volunteers who monitor traffic speeds through scheduled high-visibility roadside sessions. One of the police objectives of these sessions is to “enhance road safety to improve the quality of life in our communities”. Fortunately Leigh on Mendip does not have a great problem with speeding, but in the last year vehicles have been recorded travelling as high as 49mph in the village. Our group’s aim is to be visible to deter drivers from exceeding the speed limit and be more careful, especially near the school. Our small team needs new members. Training, equipment and insurance is provided by the police. If you would like to know more about CSW please let the Parish Clerk know at parish.clerk@leigh-on-mendip.org.uk in the first instance or speak to one of the team when you see them. Issued 14 October 2025 | |
| There is a vacancy for a councillor on the Parish Council. Applications are invited with a view to filling the vacancy by co-option at the Parish Council meeting on Monday, 20th October. More information HERE. Issued 01 October 2025 | |
| Summary notes of the Parish Council meeting on Monday, 15th September, can be read HERE. The full draft minutes are available on the MINUTES page. Issued 29 September 2025 | |
 Tours of Leigh School for those who have children starting in 2026. Click here. Issued 20 September 2025 | |
 New VicarFollowing the recent interviews and the recommendation of the Parish representatives, we are pleased to announce that the Bishop has appointed the Reverend Keith Johnson to the post of Priest in Charge of the Benefices of Leigh upon Mendip with Stoke St Michael and of Postlebury. See the Church page for more details, including his Licensing by the Bishop of Bath & Wells at 7.00pm in Nunney Church on 16th October. Mary Witts and Dave Mattick (Parish representatives for Leigh). Issued 8 June 2025 | |
| Somerset Council no longer accept reports from FixMyStreet . See the “Services” heading for information on reporting problems (Pot Holes, Fly Tipping or Street Lights). Issued 21May2025 | |
| Volunteering in Leigh On Mendip Vicki Taylor, Chair of the Parish Council, has produced a report on the amazing volunteer effort from which the village benefits. You can read it HERE. Issued 13Feb2025 | |
| Frome Library now has a number of thermal imaging cameras for loan to members of the library service. These devices are very useful to home owners for detecting heat loss and poor insulation as well as water leaks. There are two types to link to Apple and Android phones. There is a short waiting list for the cameras. If you are interested in borrowing one, you should get in touch with Frome Library and ask to be put on their waiting list. You will be contacted when one becomes available. External Link is here. Issued 10Jan2024 | |
 A Community Speed Watch group is now active in the village. The purpose is to encourage drivers to be cautious when driving through the village and mindful of the speed limit. If you would like to be part of the team please get in touch with the Parish Council. Issued 5Dec2023 | |
 LEIGH ON MENDIP COMMUNITY PLAN 2023 It’s here!Issued 29September2023 |