Chilton Trinity

Coordinates: 51°09′00″N 3°00′32″W / 51.150°N 3.009°W / 51.150; -3.009

Chilton Trinity is a village and civil parish on the River Parrett, 2 miles (3 km) north of Bridgwater in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England.

History

Iron age and Roman pottery have been found at Chilton village. The name Chilton implies a settlement for younger sons.

At one time Chilton Trinity was part of the hundred of Andersfield, but in another era it was part of the hundred of Cannington.

Governance

The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.