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  • October is Flood Awareness Month

    October 12th, 2026
  • Royal British Legion and Shepton Mallet Town Council mark remembrance Sunday

    Remembrance Sunday 8th November

    October 12th, 2026

  • Christmas Card Competition 2026

    September 21st, 2026

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Upcoming Meetings

Recreation Amenities and Environment Committee

17 November @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Full Council Meeting (including Planning)

24 November @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Policy & Resources Committee

1 December @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Shepton Mallet Town Council is the local authority for the beautiful and historic market town of Shepton Mallet. We’re the tier of local government closest to the people. The Town Council has 16 councillors who are elected every 4 years. Find out more about us here.

  • Shepton Mallet is a small, vibrant and community-focused market town and civil parish in the in the East of Somerset.

  • The town is about 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Wells, with a population of about 11,000.

  • The Mendip Hills lie to the north and the River Sheppey runs through the town, as does the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road into south-west England.

  • The medieval wool trade gave way to industries such as brewing in the 18th century. The town remains noted for cider production and there is a wide range of industry and commerce based in and around the town to this day.

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