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Levels and Moors LCN agenda – 25.03.24

Please find attached the invite to the upcoming LCN meeting in your area.  The invite includes the agenda and information regarding the venue, date, time, and a link to the online meeting. If you are a parish clerk please do share with your councillors and through your local networks. Please also share this with local organisations, especially those with an interest in and or information to feed into the discussion topics on the agenda. For the minutes of the previous meeting please view them here – Agenda for Local Community Network – Levels and Moors on Monday, 15th January,...

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Temporary Road Closure: ttro013482N – Bullhorn Drove, Bridgwater

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=137697877 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_137697877_3695623_19f42fccf9.pdf The order becomes effective on 02nd April 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 8th April 2024 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out service disconnection 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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Temporary Road Closure: ttro700930N – Fowlers Plot Road, Chedzoy

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136950579 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136950579_3691807_927107577c.pdf The order becomes effective on 26th March 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd April 2024 and last for 6 hours (09:30-15:30) to enable Openreach safe access for pole replacement works. 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: ttro417077N – Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136707579 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136707579_3690534_1605a681b6.pdf The order becomes effective on 19th March 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 28th March 2024 and last for 8.5 hours (08:00 – 16:30) 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...

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Temporary Road Closure: Lakewall & Hoopers Lane

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136519013 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136519013_3675068_ab75881f9d.pdf The order becomes effective on 13th February 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 19th February 2024 and last for 3 days (08:00 – 18:00) to enable Barr Engineering Services to install poles on behalf of Airband. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this...

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Waste collection service guides will arrive next week – ‘Check it, keep it’.

New service guides, including an 18-month collection calendar will begin to arrive next week in the former Sedgemoor and Somerset West and Taunton areas, as well as a small part of South Somerset. Everyone in these areas will be getting the guide ahead of a change to collection days for some households. Residents having a change of collection day will have received a letter earlier in the month letting them know that things are changing. The new guides and their delivery come at no cost to Somerset Council. They are funded by the council’s collections contractor Suez recycling and recovery...

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Temporary Road Closure: Taunton Road, Greinton

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135947985 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135947985_3666606_22e94d46ab.pdf The order becomes effective on 06th February 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 13th February 2024 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...

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Temporary Road Closure: Andersea Road and Bullhorn Drove

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136398226 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136398226_3668602_97ecfb45e8.pdf The order becomes effective on 06th February 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 12th February 2024 and last for 3 days (08:00 – 18:00) to enable Barr Engineering Services to install twelve poles on behalf of Airband. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on...

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Somerset Levels & Moors Update – 11th January 2024

Click here to view the Somerset Levels & Moors Update – 11th January 2024

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Somerset Levels & Moors Update – 5th January 2024

Click here to view the Somerset Levels & Moors Update – 5th January 2024

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Temporary Road Closure: Bullhorn Drove, Andersea Road, Lakewall and Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland and Bridgwater Without

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136067639 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136067639_3652337_262bdc4b29.pdf The order becomes effective on 23rd January 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 29th January 2024 and last for 12 days (08:00 – 16:30) to enable Splicetek Communications Ltd to carry out phased works to install new cables on behalf of Airband Community Internet Ltd. The contractor has indicated that access for...

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Somerset Levels & Moors update – 14th December 2023

Click here to view the Somerset Levels & Moors update – 14th December 2023

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Recycling collections delayed due to flooding across the county

The flooding which affected parts of Somerset on Monday and Tuesday (4 and 5 December) prevented recycling and refuse crews collecting from hundreds of households in parts of South Somerset. Due to the scale of flooding, crews will be unable to return to some households whose waste collections were missed, including around 500 households in Merriott and Crewkerne. Residents are asked to bring their boxes and bags in and put them back out on their next usual collection day. Crews will today (Wednesday), return to parts of Yeovil to collect recycling missed on Tuesday. Some residents in and...

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Somerset Levels and Moors – Update 6th December 2023

Click here to view the Somerset Levels and Moors Update 6th December 2023  

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Think outside the box and cut the cardboard at Christmas

Think outside the box and cut the cardboard at Christmas

Recycling stats in Somerset show a rise in cardboard collected at the kerbside every January – and the mountain keeps growing.

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New campaign launched for Stop Adult Abuse Week

‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’ – new campaign launched for Stop Adult Abuse Week Somerset Council and the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have launched a new campaign asking Somerset residents to look out for members of their community who might be experiencing abuse. The campaign, called ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’, asks that people do their part in supporting their communities by recognising the signs of self-neglect when they see them because self-neglect can be an indicator that someone is being abused. Acting early when you suspect that someone is...

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Changes are coming to waste collections next year

Changes are coming to waste collections next year

Recycling and rubbish collection days will be changing for more than 120,000 homes in Somerset in February next year. The changes come as new collection routes are introduced by Somerset Council’s contractor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The new routes will make rounds more efficient, more manageable for crews whilst reducing mileage and carbon emissions. The changes come at no cost to the council. In February 2024, recycling and rubbish collection day schedules will change for around 85% of homes in the west of the county, covering the former Sedgemoor and Somerset West and Taunton...

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Somerset Levels Moors Update 15th November 2023

Click here to view the Somerset Levels Moors update 15th November 2023

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Dermatology Services Review Survey

The Somerset Dermatology service is currently undergoing major changes to ensure that patients across Somerset receive the highest quality care in a modern, accessible, integrated service. To make sure that this is done in a way which best meets the needs of patients and the public, we would like the Somerset population to be involved in the planning and development of the service. The following questions are designed to gather your feedback on Dermatology care in Somerset. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. Please note- the survey refers to Dermatological...

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Temporary Road Closure: Hoopers Lane, Westonzoyland

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135667748 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135667748_3632910_9d78550f12.pdf The order becomes effective on 05th December 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th December 2023 and last for 5 days to enable Airband Community Internet Ltd to lay a duct in verge. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any further information...

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Road closure: OLD ORCHARD FARM,ANDERSEA,WESTONZOYLAND, BRIDGWATER TA7 0LU

Airband are planning to put on a permit on OLD ORCHARD FARM, ANDERSEA, WESTONZOYLAND, BRIDGWATER TA7 0LU within the next 6 months for a road closure. Once the permit has been accepted, we will let you know the specific dates and timings. Road closure location:  OLD ORCHARD FARM, ANDERSEA, WESTONZOYLAND, BRIDGWATER TA7 0LU From 51.110793, -2.9525132 To      51.097903,...

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Road closure: Andersea, Westonzoyland, Somerset, TA7 0LR

Airband are planning to put on a permit Andersea, Westonzoyland, Somerset, TA7 0LR within the next 6 months for a road closure. Once the permit has been accepted, we will let you know the specific dates and timings. Road closure location: Andersea, Westonzoyland, Somerset, TA7 0LR From: 333836, 132893 To: 335260,...

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Urgent Road Closure: – Ruggs Drove, Bridgwater Without

Urgent Road Closure: – ttro805518N – Ruggs Drove, Bridgwater Without Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Ruggs Drove, Bridgwater Without which will commence on 20th November 2023 – 24th November 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 5 days. This will enable Wessex Water to replace a valve and meter.. 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...

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Somerset Levels Moors Update 3rd November 2023

Click here to view the Somerset Levels Moors update 3rd November 2023

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Emergency Road Closure: – Bull Horn Drove,Bridgwater Without

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Bullhorn Drove, Bridgwater Without  which will commence on 13th November 2023 – 17th November 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 5 days. This will enable Wessex Water to install a new meter. 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: TTRO340239N Please...

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Storm Ciarán and Winter Preparedness on Somerset Levels and Moors

Somerset Levels and Moors Briefing for Partners and Communities 1 November 2023

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Storm Ciaran: Prepare for potential disruption

We’re warning residents to be prepared for possible disruption from high winds and flash flooding overnight tonight and into tomorrow (Thursday), as Storm Ciaran pushes across the South West. Winds of up to 70mph are forecast for much of the county, particularly coastal areas, through much of tomorrow, bringing the risk of flying debris, falling trees and power cuts. We’re preparing for the storm with 20 crews of tree surgeons on standby tonight and tomorrow and planned roadworks are being put on hold to allow more staff to respond to emergencies. Council teams are also on standby for any...

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Remember, remember, take care on bonfire night

Fireworks night is just around the corner and Somerset Council is reminding everyone, to stay safe, reduce waste and follow the advice of the fire service.   Fireworks night is a fun time of year, with parties and back garden displays of bright lights and rockets. It is important that residents take care, celebrate fireworks night safely, and reduce waste where possible. It’s essential to follow the advice from the fire service and other experts and take these simple steps to help keep everyone safe:  Before putting fireworks in your rubbish, drench embers and soak used or part-spent...

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Urgent Road Closure: – WW – Ruggs Drove, Bridgwater Without

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at Ruggs Drove, Bridgwater Without  which will commence on 6th November 2023 – 10th November 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 5 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to replace leaking meter.. 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 03456 004600, quoting reference: ttro525804N. Please...

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Fire service consultation

Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the fire and rescue service.

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Fangtastic advice for cutting Halloween waste

Somerset Council is asking everyone to reduce waste this Halloween and stay-single use free during fright-night. The beginning of October saw a ban on the sale of many single-use plastic items come into force, including plastic cups, plates and other items associated with parties like balloon sticks. Halloween can be a scary enough day without considering the horrific levels of waste thrown in. The council is asking if we could go beyond single-use plastic free and reduce waste even further? It is not just outfits and party essentials that contribute to waste during the Halloween period. The...

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Music on the Levels- 29 October concert: The truth about love!

Our October concert featuries Niall Hoskin, baritone, and Jacquelyn Bevan, piano, in a programme entitled Tell Me The Truth About Love on Sunday, 29 October 3.00 pm (refreshments from 2.15) in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Niall Hoskin Jacquelyn Bevan A light-hearted musical portrait of love in all its many forms, Niall describes it as, ‘a selection of pieces ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. We’ll start with a group of English Song from some of the greats including Purcell, Vaughan...

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Wellington and Bridgwater recycling sites remain open 7 days a week

Wellington and Bridgwater recycling sites remain open 7 days a week

Somerset Council’s recycling sites in Wellington and Bridgwater will remain open seven days a week until Taunton Recycling Site can safely re-open. Wellington is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but will open Monday to Sunday. Bridgwater usually closes on Wednesdays but is also open seven days a week. Visitors are warned that Wellington is experiencing an influx of visitors on Wednesdays, the site’s previous first opening day of the week. If possible, Taunton visitors are asked to avoid this site and use Bridgwater Recycling Site instead, which is seeing less visitors on a...

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Recycling site remains closed as blaze continues

Recycling site remains closed as blaze continues

Residents are being reminded that Taunton Recycling Site will remain closed for the foreseeable future following the fire that began last Tuesday morning.

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Bridgwater Town Deal Open Event – 19.10.23

Join us at the Bridgwater Town Deal Open Event.

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Temporary Road Closure – Burrow Wall, Burrowbridge

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=135129839 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_135129839_3621685_0bd64f48c4.pdf The order becomes effective on 26th October 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd November 2023 and last for 4 hours (10:00 – 14:00) to enable 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...

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Temporary Road Closure – Huntworth Lane, North Petherton

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=134995248 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_134995248_3610721_a80a4bbb5c.pd The order becomes effective on 17th October 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd October 2023 and last for 8 hours (08:00-16:00) to enable Openreach to replace poles. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this...

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MET Office weather warning – Weds/Thurs

A Met Office weather warning of strong winds has been issued for Wednesday going into Thursday this week. You may wish to share this information with your communities.

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Parish Briefing – Flooding

Issued: 18th September 2023 Flooding update Widespread thunderstorms and rain across Somerset on Sunday brought flooding and significant disruption, mainly in West Somerset and Wellington area. There has been flooding to homes and businesses and teams are working to assess the scope of this confirm the exact number affected. Some roads have also been damaged. It is estimated about a month’s rain fell in a day – a source in Cotford St Luke reported 103.1mm of rain falling. Highways teams dealt with 38 incidents during Sunday. Our teams are working with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue...

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Make Your Views Heard

Somerset Council is carrying out a public consultation on a set of planning policy principles that would steer new development in Somerset. This is a rare opportunity for all bus users to influence planning policy and ensure that new developments encourage the use of sustainable transport rather relying on the assumption that everyone uses a car. The proposals are aimed at prioritising sustainable methods of transport and reducing the need to travel, but they overlook the need to ensure that the developments can be served safely, adequately and efficiently by bus routes. There’s a need...

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Personalised Care – Online Survey

‘In Somerset, we want people to live healthy and independent lives, supported by thriving and connected communities, with timely and easy access to high quality and efficient support when they need it’. We want people to live their best lives and we plan to achieve this through a whole system personalised care approach. What is Personalised Care? Understanding ‘what matters to you’ and what an individual’s strengths, experiences and needs are, is central to personalised care. Personalised care is an approach which means that people have choice and control over their physical and...

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Temporary Road Closure: – Main Road, Sedgemoor

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=134756842 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_134756842_3607467_001953fdbb.pdf The order becomes effective on 26th September 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 2nd October 2023 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out works to install a new connection. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further...

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Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – Huntworth Lane, North Petherton

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Huntworth Lane, North Petherton which commenced on 24th August 2023 – 25th August 2023 (09:30 – 15:30) for a total of 2 days. This will enable Openreach to carry out overground cabling works.. 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 Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792, quoting reference: ttro013065N. Please...

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Gambling Policy Consultation

Somerset Council has to review its Gambling Policy every three years. The Policy document sets out our approach to the Council’s licensing functions in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. The policy will ensure: Activities are conducted fairly and openly Prevention of crime and disorder Children and vulnerable people are protected from harm or exploitation Comments are invited on the draft revised Gambling Policy from all interested parties including residents and those running businesses in the County, the consultation documents can be found at Gambling Policy Consultation...

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Temporary Road Closure: High Street, Othery

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=134658275 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_134658275_3590462_f027346b94.pdf The order becomes effective on 05th September 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 15th September 2023 and last for 5.5 hours (09:30-15:00) to enable MAPS Group to carry out work to replace pole on behalf of Openreach. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this...

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Temporary Road Closure: St John Street, Bridgwater

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=133967561 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_133967561_3590188_06109002b0.pdf The order becomes effective on 18th July 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th July 2023 and last for 5 days (08:00-17:00) to enable Milestone Infrastructure to carry out structural maintenance in the footway.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this...

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Industrial action called off

The proposed strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been called off. This follows a positive response to a Unite ballot of its members on an improved pay offer from SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, the Council’s collections contractor. Services should operate as usual and residents can present their waste in the usual way. Mickey Green, Somerset Council’s Executive Director for Climate and Place, said: “We’re very glad that this dispute has been resolved without industrial action. “Crews make more than 350,000 collections each week, in all weathers, helping us achieve...

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Stamp out recycling fire starters

Residents are being urged to help end a surge in dangerous fires caused by poorly sorted recycling and rubbish. Fire services have joined Somerset Council and its collections contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK in asking for people to take more care or risk sparking dangerous and potentially deadly blazes. In the last two years more than ten depot and truck fires are thought to have been caused by people putting batteries, gas cannisters or still warm disposable barbeques in their waste. And the risk is on the rise – with three fires sparked in Somerset recycling depots in the...

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BDAS 60th Anniversary Celebration

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Music on the Levels Concert 25th June 2023

The next Music on the Levels concert is a performance by Daisy Chapman and Sue Lord on Sunday 25 June 2023 at 3.00pm (refreshments from 2.15) in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Daisy Chapman is an incredibly well-travelled pianist and vocalist who draws influences from what she calls ‘the anti-folk’ world. Every song harbours a dark story of love, lust and loss told through her exquisite voice and piano, with Sue Lord on violin bringing the performance to harmonious ending every time. Since her first solo release in 2006, Daisy has proven herself a talented and...

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