Old Cleeve Parish Council is a civil local authority with responsibility for local & community issues.

The council represents the communities of Old Cleeve Parish, in the villages of Old Cleeve, Blue Anchor, Washford and Roadwater together with the hamlets of Bilbrook, Golsoncott, Leighland Chapel and Chapel Cleeve.

  • St Andrew's Church, Old Cleeve
  • a rainbow in a field
  • a war memorial

About the Council

Old Cleeve Parish Council consists of three wards – Old Cleeve, Washford and Roadwater. There are 15 parish councillors.

Community Safety

Find the appropriate safety and emergency information affecting the various areas covered by Old Cleeve Parish Council.

The Local Area

Old Cleeve Parish covers an area of over 5000 acres and straddles the boundary of Exmoor National Park on its north eastern side.

Casual Vacancy – Washford Ward

We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor in our Washford Ward. If you have an interest in the local area and would like to contribute to our community, why not consider being a co-opted as a Parish Councillor? If you would like to discuss the vacancy in more detail, please contact the Parish Council Chairman Ian Duncan on 07717 377099.

To apply for the vacancy, please send an expression of interest to: info@oldcleeveparishcouncil.org by no later than 17th March 2023. Download a copy of this notice (pdf)