Gabriel’s Community Orchard had another very good year in 2025/2026 with well attended monthly working parties, and a bumper crop of apples. The largest apple crop that we have ever harvested, and juiced. Our annual programme involves pruning and maintenance during the winter dormant season. During the summer months we are busy with grass maintenance and the summer pruning of stone fruit. In early autumn picking, juicing, and bottling becomes our major tasks when we move to w

Claire Sully has put together a useful summary of help which is available from Somerset Council and Citizens Advice for anyone facing difficulties due to the cost of living crisis. The kind of vital local support that the Council is encouraging people to access includes food pantries, help with the cost of heating oil, advice and support for families and individuals (including help with food, mental health and loneliness), council tax support for people on a low income or wh

The report from the Housing Needs Survey has been published and can be found below. . The report will be discussed in further detail at the Annual village Meeting at 6pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 in the Village Hall.

Did you know that Pilton now has a Community Biodiversity WhatsApp group? The group has three groups within it: Announcements - Here the admin posts interesting updates on biodiversity, climate change, local consultations and events. Observations of Pilton flora and fauna - This is where the community can post photos and information on sitings around the parish - ideal for anyone who walks the parish and people of any age who are keen to learn more about our environment. Inf

Please note that Pilton Parish Council meetings will now be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Upcoming meetings are listed on the home page of the Pilton Parish Council website. 21 January 2026 18 February 2026 18 March 2026 15 April 2026 20 May 2026 - Annual Council Meeti ng

A vacancy for a Councillor on Pilton Parish Council has arisen. Electors are invited, if they so wish to call an election - details are in the image accompanying this post. If an election is called by 10 electors, Somerset Council will make arrangements for the election process. If an election is not called, a Councillor will be co-opted by the Parish Council. Members of the public are invited to inform the Chair and Clerk if they are interested in Co-option to the Parish Cou