Stoke-sub-hamdon
Stoke-sub-Hamdon (or Stoke sub Hamdon), likewise called Stoke under Ham, is a huge village and civil parish in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Yeovil, with which it is connected by the A3088 roadway. The church lies near the River Parrett, and includes the village of East Stoke. The church council has responsibility for regional concerns, consisting of establishing a yearly principle (neighborhood price) to cover the council's operating expense as well as creating annual represent public scrutiny. The parish council reviews local preparation applications as well as works with the regional police, district council police officers, as well as neighbourhood watch teams on issues of criminal activity, safety, and also traffic. The parish council's duty also consists of initiating tasks for the repair and maintenance of church facilities, in addition to consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair service, and also enhancement of highways, drain, paths, public transportation, as well as street cleaning. Preservation matters (including trees as well as noted structures) and environmental problems are additionally the obligation of the council. The village drops within the Non-metropolitan area of South Somerset, which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, having formerly become part of Yeovil Rural District. The area council is accountable for local preparation as well as building control, local roads, council housing, ecological wellness, markets and fairs, reject collection and also recycling, cemeteries and crematoria, recreation services, parks, and also tourism. Somerset County Council is responsible for running the largest as well as most costly regional services such as education, social services, collections, main roads, public transportation, policing and also fire solutions, trading criteria, garbage disposal as well as critical planning. The village remains in 'Hamdon' selecting ward. The ward extends south to Norton sub Hamdon The total ward population taken at the 2011 Census was 2,711.
