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Road Closure - Park Barn Lane.

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135390084 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135390084_3630832_b42ae5344f.pdf

The order becomes effective on 30th November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 4th December 2023 and last for 2 days (08:00 - 16:00) to enable Utility Service Ltd on behalf of Openreach to replace a pole.

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Utility Service Ltd on 01913 039 782, quoting reference: ttro199472S.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with www.One.Network

Taunton Recycling Site will reopen on Monday (13 November) after a month-long closure caused by a major fire.

Demolition of an unsafe building badly damaged in the fire is due to be finished by the end of this week, meaning the site can be safely used by the public again from Monday.

Wellington and Bridgwater Recycling Sites, which have been open seven days a week since Taunton closed, will revert to their original opening hours from Monday – Wellington will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Bridgwater closed Wednesdays.

Somerset Council is warning that the reopened site in Priorswood is likely to be very busy in the first few days. Residents are urged to wait if they can and to check the online queue camera before setting off.

The site, which is run on the council’s behalf by Biffa, was forced to close after a major fire took hold of the neighbouring Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Fire damage to the MRF was severe and structural engineers deemed it damaged beyond repair.

From Monday 13 November, Taunton Recycling Site will be open seven days a week between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. During busier times staff will meet and greet visitors to help with the flow of traffic.

Councillor Dixie Darch, Executive Lead Member for Environment and Climate Change said: “We know that residents have been waiting patiently to access the recycling site – we thank you for your understanding and patience during this period of closure.

“Safety had to be our priority and we couldn’t open the site until it was safe to do so. The first few weeks of reopening are likely to be extremely busy, if you are able to continue to safely store your waste, please hold off your visit for the time being.”

Taunton Recycling site has queue cams which visitors can check ahead of their visit to help plan for a quieter time.

For opening times and a list of everything accepted at the recycling site visit: www.somerset.gov.uk/locations/taunton-recycling-centre/

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135359535 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135359535_3629433_2ac8f9bad6.pdf

The order becomes effective on 23 November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 30th November 2023 and last for 2 days (08:00 - 16:00) to enable Utility Services Ltd to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Utility Services Ltd on 0191 303 9782, quoting reference: ttro691240S.

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135358103 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135358103_3629377_cc2b57be56.pdf

The order becomes effective on 23rd November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 30th November 2023 and last for 2 days (08:00 - 16:00) to enable Utility Services Ltd to replace a pole on behalf of Openreach.

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Utility Services Ltd on 0191 303 9782, quoting reference: ttro334444S.

If you're in touch with anyone in your area who is experiencing power issues, please share the advice from Devon and Somerset Fire Servicebelow.  Information can also be found on social media channels:  Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads and Instagram.

Power cut safety advice

If you are affected by a power cut, it is the Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) who is responsible for maintaining physical electricity supplies to your home or business. You can contact your local DNO by calling 105.

If you need to light your home when you’re without power, we would prefer if you used torches and battery-powered candles rather than candles. If you must use candles, follow our candle safety advice.

Don't try and cook using barbecues or using fires inside your home such as wood-burners.

Turn off any appliances that may be a fire risk if they switch on when the power comes back on (such as hair dryers or electric hobs).

If you're using a portable heater such as oil or gas, keep it a good distance (at least 1 metre) from people or furniture. Do not cover them with anything that could catch fire such as clothing.

ASHILL VILLAGE HALL

There will be a meeting in the Ashill Village Hall at 1930 on Thursday 21^st September 2023 to discuss the future of the hall.

All Ashill residents, and any other interested parties are invited, and the hall committee hopes that anyone who is interested in retaining the hall for use by the community will come along.

Progress will also be given on the current on-going project of replacing the hall roof, which was originally installed in 1935.

Enquiries to hall secretary: Jane Simmonds-Short: email janesimmondsshort@gmail.com or tel. no: 07480 692429

The 2022-2023 Annual Return and Accounting Statements are now available to view, as confirmed in the following document:

The Think Travel website has been launched by Somerset County Council to support more local people to access public and community transport.

If you don’t own a car - or you want to leave it at home and travel more sustainably, Think Travel can help you with your transport options. Whether it’s getting to the doctors, shops, travelling to work, college, or school, or just into town to meet friends or family, the new travel planner shows you what’s available. It covers public transport, community transport, the Slinky demand responsive transport service and car sharing.

You can take a look at Think Travel here:https://somerset.thinktravel.info All you need to do is enter your journey start point and destination in the planner and Think Travel will find the available options for you. As well as information on train and bus services, there’s also a dedicated car sharing notice board you can sign up to, where offers or requests for car sharing journeys can be posted. The aim is to grow this facility and encourage local car sharing networks to evolve.

Spark Somerset have launched a website that shows community groups and venues across Somerset are providing a warm, welcoming space for anyone who needs it. Visit the Warm Welcome Somerset map to find one near you.

Every Warm Welcome space has something different to offer; some may be able to provide free food, activities, support with your wellbeing, or even somewhere to charge your phone or use a computer.

For more information please follow this link: https://sparksomerset.org.uk/find-warm-welcome