Author: Andrew Goddard

POT HOLE REPORTING

We are all obviously noticing the worrying amount of pot holes appearing. If you are concerned about any of these and wish to report them to the Somerset Council, please contact them on: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/report-a-problem-on-the-road/#potholes-road-damage-and-edge-loss

 Somerset Council are no longer responding to ‘fix my street’ as a way of informing them, so please use the link above or go to the Somerset.gov.uk website and click on Roads/travel & parking and follow that link.

Litter

We do seem to be noticing more litter around the village. We would ask that if you come across some could you kindly pick it up (wearing gloves is advised) and bin it.   We live in a beautiful part of the country and it’s such a shame that we have to remove other people’s rubbish, but it certainly makes for a more pleasant environment  to live in.

Local Roads

We would like to let you know that we are in regular contact with Somerset County Highways Department regarding many aspects of road maintenance and safety matters around the village.  We recognise that this is sadly becoming increasingly more necessary.

Heading:  Appeal Has been Lodged – January 2026 (in Red)

PLEASE NOTE:  That if you commented on the original application you need to comment again with regard to the appeal in order to have your view counted (Again in red)

https://publicaccess.southsomerset.gov.uk/online-applications/appealDetails.do?keyVal=T983DXOW0L900&activeTab=summary&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPeKUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJtGAePdipKs7NtB2u7NSXSqrmZmv6-5OYzhsBmp1p7Fic70vyCIyyJ0a1Rs_aem_vp1hl-VIpjbN0RTlqGoYIA

I would also like to put this up on the home page under latest news:

Halves Lane Planning Application – Appeal Lodge

An appeal has been submitted to South Somerset District Council after planning for the 14 Industrial Units at Halves Lane was refused in September 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE:  if you commented on the original application you need to comment again with regard to the appeal in order to have your view counted.

For more information, please click this LINK

Isles Farm Woods

Isles Farm, to the south of the parish, has been bought by Will Woodlands, which, according to its website, is a privately funded charity whose aim is tree planting for public enjoyment. It is proposing to cover much of the Isles Farm land into woodland with areas (see map of proposed planting):

  1. Predominantly of broadleaved trees
  2. Predominantly of mixed conifer planting
  3. Agroforestry areas managed by extensive cattle grazing

It would entail deer-fencing most of the area, but all the footpaths and public rights of way will be kept in place. They have already set up a similar scheme at Long Bredy near Dorchester.

They have also said they would leave the parkland around Coker Court largely as it is.

For further details, please contact Pryor and Rickett Sylviculture at carlisle@sylviculture.co.uk

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BUS STOP BOOK EXCHANGE

Our book swap at the bus stop is a little slice of magic, and it’s all thanks to the kindness of our 3 volunteers who keep the shelves tidy and curated for everyone to enjoy.  The Parish Council would like to extend their sincere thanks to these dedicated individuals for their hard work.

To help them out, please remember that if the shelves are full, please don’t leave books on the benches.

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