Below are some useful local and other links for Cheddar residents and visitors alike.
POLICE
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Police and Crime Commissioner
Police.UK local crime statistics
GOVERNMENT
Cheddar Parish Council
The parish council is the closest level of council authority to the people of Cheddar. This site covers matters such as local planning, footpaths, sports fields, and local amenities.
Sedgemoor District Council
North Somerset Council (neighbouring area north of Cheddar)
Mendip District Council (neighbouring area east of Cheddar)
Somerset County Council
Somerset Waste
- Gov.uk government services
- Prime Minister’s Office
- They Work For You – Hansard transcripts
The polling station for Cheddar voters, for national and local elections, is normally Church House, in Church Street, corner of Parson’s Pen.
Local Member of Parliament (Wells Constituency)
James Heappey. Conservative Party, 3c Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BD. Twitter @JSHeappey
GENERAL
Listed buildings in Cheddar | 2011 Census | Visit Somerset | Mendip Hills AONB | Natural England | Exmoor National Park
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Regardless of who bills you for your electricity, Western Power Distribution are responsible for local supply
WATER and SEWERAGE
Bristol Water (local water supply)
Wessex Water (sewerage services)
COMMUNITY GROUPS
My Cheddar – Cheddar’s local community project group
Action for Happiness – movement for positive social change
Ourwatch neighbourhood scheme
Blood donation – search on Cheddar – sessions are at Church House
Your Square Mile – local initiatives database
Keep Britain Tidy – information on dog fouling and the law
Fix My Transport – report problems with your transport services
Fix My Street – report problems with public highways and street furniture
Petrol Prices – find the cheapest prices locally
ROAD SAFETY
Crashmap for local road accident data
Brake (the road safety charity)
Think Amy – promoting safer driving
LOCAL HISTORY / PHOTOS
Memories of Cheddar Facebook Group – local people sharing family photos and stories
Cheddar Gorge Flood, July 1968
Head Rambles | Flickr photos
CAR SHARING
Carshare Somerset | National Car Share | Liftshare | MyLifts.com | Gocarshare.com
