Temporary Road Closure: ttro086512N – Andersea Road, Westonzoyland
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=142133327 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_142133327_3875456_cee8c63a58.pdf The order becomes effective on 08th April 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th April 2025 and last for 3 days (07:00 – 19:00) to enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre-surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is...
Read MoreDate Change – Temporary Road Closure: High Street and Fore Street, Othery
Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at High Street and Fore Street, Othery for approximately 775 metres. The new date for the works to commence is 1st April 2025 and is expected to last until 2nd April 2025 between the hours of 18:30 – 23:30. These works are for Heidelberg to complete outstanding Paco works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. The link to view the new Notice is as...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro046737N – WW – Bath Road, Ashcott
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=141733026 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_141733026_3875283_14ed0eed99.pdf The order becomes effective on 8th April 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th April 2025 and last for 1 night (19:00 – 06:00) to enable Wessex Water to replace frame and cover. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any further...
Read MoreSWEP is currently active across Somerset
SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Provision) is currently active across Somerset due to the cold weather and will be in place until Monday (17.03.25) when it will be reviewed. Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers during cold weather. Call 0300 123 22 24 during office hours and 0300 123 23 27 out of office hours. To access the service, numbers should be called as early as possible. If you’re concerned that someone is rough sleeping during the severe weather, please visit Street Link to refer them, so they can get access to suitable...
Read MoreFire Service Consultation- automatic fire alarms halfway point
We are now more than halfway through our consultation, Right Response, which considers how we respond to automatic fire alarms. Thank you for your help so far in sharing information about our consultation, we have been hearing from our communities through our survey and in the question and answer sessions, but we still need your help to hear from as many people as possible. People can let us know what they think about the proposed changes by reading the information and completing the consultation survey on our website before it closes at midday on Wednesday 9 April. We have shared an...
Read MoreDate Change – Temporary Road Closure: High Street and Fore Street, Othery
Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at High Street and Fore Street, Othery for approximately 775 metres. The new date for the works to commence is 6th March 2025 and is expected to last until 7th March 2025 between the hours of 18:30 – 23:30. These works are for Heidelberg to carry out prep works and resurfacing on behalf of Somerset Highways.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. The link to view the new Notice is as...
Read MoreExtension of Dates: ttro215262N – New Road and Glastonbury Road, Lyng and Burrowbridge
Extension of Dates – Temporary Road Closure: New Road, Lyng Reference: LG018SD001026-1-MACHINE-02 Please be aware that following our previous email, we have received notification of an extension of dates to a temporary road closure at New Road, Lyng for approximately 1359 metres. The date for the works is now: 10th March 2025 – 16th March 2025 (19:00 – 07:00). For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800, quoting...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro256588N – High Street & Fore Street, Othery
Date Change – Temporary Road Closure: High Street and Fore Street, Othery Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at High Street and Fore Street, Othery for approximately 775 metres. The new date for the works to commence is 4th March 2025 and is expected to last until 6th March 2025 between the hours of 18:30 – 23:30. These works are for Heidelberg to carry out prep works and resurfacing on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is...
Read MoreNeroche Somerset Prepared Resilience Roadshow – 25th February 2025
When: 25th February 2025 Where: Neroche Hall, Bickenhall, TA6 3TY Time: Drop in 4-6PM & Flood Warden Workshop 6.30-8.30PM This event is your One-Stop-Shop for Emergency Preparedness and Resilience information. Drop in anytime between 4-6pm to chat to experts and ask your resilience questions and attend the Flood Warden workshop from 6.30-8.30pm. Somerset Prepared partners attending will include Somerset Council, Somerset Rivers Authority, the Environment Agency, EVAG, and Avon and Somerset Police. To book onto the Flood Warden workshop, please scan the QR code in the attached...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro215262N – New Road and Glastonbury Road, Lyng and Burrowbridge
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=141798864 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_141798864_3857641_1f0b4697f5.pdf The order becomes effective on 04th March 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 10th March 2025 and last for 4 nights (19:00 – 07:00) to enable Kiely Bros to carry out pre-surface dressing patching works on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the...
Read MoreLGBCE extends submission deadline to 4 March 2025
Please note that the initial consultation stage for a review of the boundary and electoral arrangements in Somerset has been extended by six weeks. The original submission deadline was 20 January 2025. It is now 4 March 2025. At least two public consultation rounds are conducted by the Commission before they make their final recommendations. A second is due to take place during the summer (June 3 until 11 August 2025). Committee Meeting Somerset Council is holding a Constitution and Governance Committee today (Monday, 10 February) at 2pm in Taunton, where the matter will be discussed in...
Read MoreUrgent Road Closure: – ttro112419N – WW – Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland
Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland which will commence on 11th February 2025 – 15th February 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 5 days. This will enable Wessex Water to repair leaking valve. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro112419N Please...
Read MoreStorm Eowyn & Herminia Flood Warden Update
We are continuing to see impacts following heavy rainfall from Storms Eowyn and Herminia. For the latest situation, please continue to use our Check-for-Flooding service: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/. Rainfall totals over the weekend were an average of 30-40mm across Wessex and some of this rain fell as intense downpours. We have seen widespread flooding, from both surface water and rivers, over the weekend and this week. We have attached a Flood Recovery Guide that we previously shared with you after Storm Bert. We would appreciate it if you could again share this with your...
Read MoreSomerset Electoral Review
We have been asked to share this information with you by Kingston St Mary Parish Council. The report and associated information have not been endorsed or considered by Somerset Council, we are sharing the information in the spirit of LCNs, as a forum for sharing information across Somerset. You are able to find out more about the boundary review and submit your own responses here: Somerset – A review of the number of councillors, divisions and division names for Somerset Council. Somerset Council will be considering their response to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: Taunton Road, North Petherton, Thurloxton and Creech St. Michael
Reference: SM01/0524 – SD007736 Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Taunton Road, North Petherton, Thurloxton and Creech St. Michael for approximately 1660 metres, which will commence on 8th January 2025 and is expected to last until 11th January 2025 (between 19.00 to 06.00hrs). These phased works are for stud renewal and associated works, their works reference is LG018-SD007736-1-SD-05. The phased works will be for three nights within the stated period and the road will be reopened when no works are taking place. For any...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro256588N – High Street & Fore Street, Othery
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=140644375 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_140644375_3821541_e14c6ee3a1.pdf The order becomes effective on 14th January 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd January 2025 and last for 15 nights to enable Heidelberg to carry out prep works and resurfacing on behalf of Somerset Highways. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro914489N – Chilton Polden Hill, Stawell and Chilton Polden
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=139668915 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_139668915_3831619_5cdda2ce69.pdf The order becomes effective on 14th January 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 20th January 2025 and last for 4 days (08:00 – 18:00) to enable Dunmore SW to carry out cabinet extention works on behalf of Openreach. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on...
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