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News Published in 2022

People in Somerset are challenged to ditch the booze and ‘Try Dry’ this January

Just thirty-one days without alcohol can positively impact on health – improving sleep, boosting energy, reducing anxiety, and saving money, to name just a few of the benefits. That’s why this year, Somerset County Council is encouraging residents and employees to sign up to Dry January and discover the many benefits of going alcohol-free, including the financial, physical, and medical benefits this can bring. Drinking alcohol is linked to more than 60 health conditions, including liver disease, high blood pressure, depression, and seven types of cancer. Every day in the UK, 20 people...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – WW – Bullhorn Drove, Westonzoyland

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Bullhorn Drove, Westonzoyland which commenced  on 7th December 2022 – 9th December 2022 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 3 days. This will enable  Wessex Water to carry out mains leak repair works.. 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: ttro876316SE. Please...

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Temporary Road Closure: Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=131079296 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_131079296_3508360_eae44c27f1.pdf The order becomes effective on 27th December 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 5th January 2023 and last for 1 night (19:00 – 05:00) to enable Openreach to carry out underground cabling works. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – WW- Ward Lane, Chedzoy

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Ward Lane, Chedzoy  will commence on 12th December 2022 – 14th December 2022 (00:00 – 23:59).for a total of 3 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to repair sewer line. The contractor Wessex Water  has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site  is permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro268502SE. Please visit...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – WW – Front Street, Chedzoy

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Front Street, Chedzoy will commence on 29th November 2022 – 1st December 2022 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 3 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out service repair works. 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: ttro630634SE. Please visit one.network https://one.network/?tm=131836479...

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Temporary Road Closure: Ruggs Drove, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=130941818 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_130941818_3504602_0835f7c7a1.pdf The order becomes effective on 6th December 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 16th December 2022 and last for 1 day to enable Openreach to carry out works to replace BT poles. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: WW – Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater Without

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater Without will commence on 14th November 2022 – 16th November 2022 (00:00 – 23:59).for a total of 3 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to repair a leak. 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: ttro808241SE. Please visit one.network...

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The 2023 Boundary Review – Revised Proposals for new Parliamentary constituency boundaries

The Boundary Commission for England has today published its revised proposals for new constituency boundaries. The proposals and maps for the nine English regions have been published on the website today at https://boundarycommissionforengland.independent.gov.uk/. The four-week public consultation period has commenced. This will be the final chance for the public to give the Commission their views on the proposals. For the 2023 Review, the Commission is promoting use of a specifically-designed consultation website as the primary tool for displaying our proposals, and receiving comments on...

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Music on the Levels concert 27 November – a stop on a national tour

Music on the Levels concert 27 November – a stop on a national tour

Music on the Levels is included in the UK tour by singer, songwriter and recording artist, Chris Cleverly at the concert on Sunday 27 November 2022 at 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Hailed by Folk Radio UK as ‘one of the most vital voices of today’s folk generation’, Chris’s songs tackle themes of climate/nuclear emergency, pervasive artificial intelligence, racism and mass displacement of people. This tour takes in ten towns and cities including Glasgow, Hull, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Colchester and coincides with the release on 4 November...

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Avian Influenza

From 7 th November 2022, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds housed and to follow stringent biosecurity measures to protect their flocks. This applies whether keepers have commercial flocks, or just a few birds in a backyard. Link to the housing order:- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs  (publishing.service.gov.uk) The decision was made by the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, as the UK continues to face its largest ever outbreak of avian influenza – with over 70 cases since the start of October. You should be vigilant for any signs of...

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Temporary Road Closure: USL – Ruggs Drove, Chedzoy

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=130682097 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_130682097_3490701_08ae9bb088.pdf The order becomes effective on 15th November 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th November 2022 and last for 1 day (09:30-15:30) to enable Utility Services LTD to replace BT poles. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about...

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Music on the Levels concert 30 October – Voce Choir

Music on the Levels concert 30 October – Voce Choir

The next free concert is with Voce on Sunday 30 October 2022 at 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Voce is a new 16 piece auditioned choir led by Joe Beckhelling. It was started in November 2021 and members come from a variety of backgrounds including music graduates, and others for whom singing in such a small choir is a new venture. There is a wide age range, with the youngest member 16 years of age, and the oldest ‘in their sixties’. ‘Our repertoire includes sacred and contemporary choral music, English madrigals, arrangements of popular music’,...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: SCC – Bath Road, Bawdrip

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Bath Road, Bawdrip will commence on 10th October 2022 and is expected to last until 15th October 2022. The contractor Somerset Highways has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224, quoting reference: ttro099907SE. Please visit one.network https://one.network/?tm=131127892 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the...

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An opportunity for Parent Carers to help shape the future of SEND in Somerset

Somerset County Council, NHS Somerset and Somerset Parent Carer Forum are inviting families as well as school leads, education, and health professionals to join a webinar this October to help shape the future of Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) in Somerset. The partnership is currently in the process of developing a Somerset SEND strategy for the next three years. This will outline the focus areas and action points that will inform us to develop our services. The partnership has identified five ‘working themes’, each has been informed by feedback from...

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Temporary Road Closure: Westonzoyland Rd, Bridgwater

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=129247397 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_129247397_3483563_b45d5052f5.pdf The order becomes effective on 11th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 22nd October 2022 and last for 1 night (21:30 – 05:30) to enable Network Rail to carry out a bridge survey The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted  on this occasion. For any further...

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Temporary Road Closure: WPD – Load Lane, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=129599218 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_129599218_3481807_bedc9f80f3.pdf The order becomes effective on 4th October 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 10th October 2022 and last for 8 days to enable Western Power Distribution to carry out service alteration works. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information...

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Vacancies for Independent Remuneration Panel Members

Click here to view the IRP Job Advert Click here to view the introduction of New Independent Remuneration Panel Member

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Nominations Open for Somerset’s Community Resilience Award

Do you know someone who has helped their community be prepared for emergencies? A new award has been launched to celebrate people or groups that have made their communities more resilient. The winner will be announced at the 2022 Somerset Community Resilience Day on October 13, at West Monkton Village Hall. Nominations are invited from Somerset residents, for groups or individuals that have made a difference in helping their community: for example, local flood groups, parish or town councillors who can be counted on to think ahead, or someone who has helped to make sure vulnerable people can...

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Police Beat Surgery – Join your Neighbourhood Policing Team for a coffee

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Temporary Road Closure: BCL -Liney Road, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=129156196 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_129156196_3470776_45ede47fef.pdf The order becomes effective on 30th August 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 5th September 2022 and last for 12 days to enable BCL Groundworks to carry out installation of road gullies, kerbs and drainage connection across highway.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on...

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Important information for unpaid carers

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Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2021-22

Click here to view the Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report for 2021-22

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Westonzoyland Parish Council invite you to Make Your Point

If you would like your Parish Council to address what you see as a village problem or good idea, then contact us and ask to have a subject on the next agenda. You will be able to see your item discussed by the Parish Council And you can even talk on the subject yourself at the meeting You can Write to us: Alan Hurford, Clerk 28 Somerville Way Bridgwater TA6 5SA Email us: alanhurf762@gmail.com REMEMBER Your Parish Council is here to serve you and Westonzoyland Village Copies of recent agendas and minutes maybe viewed...

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Are you interested in Westonzoyland?

What is important about it for you? Footpaths? Traffic, roads, Speeding? Housing and Homes? Events? Local Facilities? The Community? Recreation Children’s Play Cemeteries Planning applications / enforcement Something more? Your parish council is involved in all the above and more…we meet every 6 weeks and are looking for new people to join us – If you have an interest in Westonzoyland then why not become a parish councillor. To find out more please contact: Clerk: Alan Hurford 28 Somerville Way Bridgwater TA6 5SA Email:...

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100 reasons to make the most of Somerset’s Home Library Service

100 reasons to make the most of Somerset’s Home Library Service

From Hogwarts to Westeros, reading has the ability to transport us to completely different places from within the comfort of our own homes – something that is even more valuable for people who find themselves housebound. Somerset’s Home Library Service (HLS) is run by Somerset County Council with the support of amazing volunteers. It enables people like Claire Harbour from Frome, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, to continue enjoying books for free even though she can no longer visit her local library in person. In a new short video with former BBC correspondent Clinton Rogers,...

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Temporary Road Closure: SCC – Bath Road, Cossington, Chilton Polden and Bawdrip

UPDATE: 03/10/2022 Date Change – Temporary Road Closure: Bath Road and Chilton Polden Hill, Cossington, Chilton Polden, Bawdrip Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Bath Road and Chilton Polden Hill, Cossington, Chilton Polden, Bawdrip for approximately 2030 metres. The new date for the works to commence is 10th October 2022 and is expected to last until 18th October 2022 between the hours of 19:00 – 06:30 (excluding the weekend). These works are for SCC Small Improvement Schemes to carry out High friction surfacing,...

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Temporary Road Closure: Wessex Water – Liney Road, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=128886184 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_128886184_3462658_5d71f4d51d.pdf The order becomes effective on 09th August 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th August 2022 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. 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...

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Somerset County Council launches Think Travel

Somerset County Council have launched a new online travel planner which is particularly useful for those using public transport and/or residents without easy access to a car. The website also carries information on demand responsive and community transport and has a community board for car sharing. Click here to view/download the poster And you can visit the site here Think Travel :...

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Healthy Weston Phase 2 is a programme of continuous improvement supporting Weston General Hospital to thrive at the heart of the community and deliver the care local people need most often. We are getting in touch as an eight-week public engagement period about the proposal for change and improvements of hospital services at Weston General Hospital will begin on Monday, 20 June, and run until Sunday 14 August and we want to hear from you to help shape our plans. The proposal has been developed by senior doctors, nurses, health and care staff with input from a public and patient reference...

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Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations

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Notice of Election

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Temporary Road Closure: BT – Liney Road, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=127710694 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_127710694_3433540_3e9e4fb804.pdf The order becomes effective on 17th May 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 21st May 2022 and last for 7 days to enable BT Openreach to carry out the laying of ducting, core drilling and replacement of carriageway cover works. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this...

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Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Somerset

The new Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Somerset: Our County – ‘COVID in Somerset communities’- is now published at http://www.somersetintelligence.org.uk/jsna/ The focus of this JSNA has been the impact of COVID-19 on our areas of deprivation, with additional qualitative work reporting from participant groups and interviews in Bridgwater. We anticipate the evidence produced in this JSNA will prove beneficial to the recovery of the whole county; it demonstrates our community strength and assets alongside the challenges we face, as a result of the...

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Local Heritage List Project

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Temporary Road Closure: ttro480351 – WW – Monmouth Road, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=125276913 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_125276913_3405539_08e3ae87f9.pdf The order becomes effective on 1st March 2022 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 7th March 2022 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works. 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...

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New Somerset Council update – 1 February 2022

Thank you for your continued interest in the New Somerset Council. We have made a lot of progress since our last email. Work to prepare for the biggest local elections Somerset has seen for a long time is well underway. These crucial elections are for the councillors at county level who will oversee the transition to a new unitary council, which they will then lead to deliver all the promises and ambitions of the unitary business case. The city, town and parish councillors elected have a vital role too, ushering in a new era of community empowerment. They will be pioneers, drawing on an array...

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Temporary Road Closure: A39 Road Closure

Please find below details of a road closure for urgent highway works on the A39 Puriton Hill, commencing Monday 10 January 2022: Somerset County Council will be undertaking urgent works to remove trees suffering from Ash Dieback next week on the A39 Puriton Hill – from the Bath Road junction (Silverfish) to the Ashcott Pipers Inn A361 Junction. The road will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 09:15 and 15:30 weekdays from 10th Jan to 14th Jan 5 days. The Diversion route will be signed. (There are currently 3 illumined advance warning signs at the M5, Silverfish junction and...

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News about Music on the Levels concert 30 January 2022

We are still planning to go ahead with our next free concert featuring fiddle and guitar duo Mitchell and Vincent on Sunday 30 January 2022, 3.00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Unless things change , of course. We are putting additional Covid-safety measures in place, including the wearing of face-coverings and restriction on number- more details below, after further information about the performers. West Country-based David Mitchell and Graham Vincent are in great demand throughout the UK and abroad, playing a lively mix of traditional tunes, arranged by them...

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