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Hinkley Point C has been considering a proposal for the development of a shared use cycle path running from Combwich to Hinkley Point. It would provide a sustainable commuting route for all Hinkley Point workers whilst also providing wider local value – offering an enjoyable route for leisure purposes. The route would further connect the existing cycle route along the C182 from Combwich towards Cannington and Bridgwater.
Before the application is submitted, we would like to invite you to join us at a public consultation event to discuss the proposal and provide your views. Two public consultation events are to be held in separate locations to cover the two key local communities on the proposed route.
As these are drop in events, please do come along at any point that is convenient to you within the event opening times.
Project Background
The proposed shared user cycle path covers approximately 9.3 km covering the following five sections (C-G): Environment Agency Bridleway to Stert Drove (Section C); Stert Drove (Section D); Stert Drove to Gorpit Lane Car Park (Section E); Gorpit Lane Carpark to the approach to Hinkley Point Complex (Section F); and Hinkley Point Northern Perimeter (Section G). The proposed path follows an existing rural highway and Public Rights of Way (PRoW). It starts just north of the village of Combwich and ends at the northern perimeter of the Hinkley Point complex.
The proposed path crosses agricultural and coastal land, covering a variety of existing rural land uses including a bridleway, a section of rural highway (Stert Drove), Common Land, the England Coast Path National Trail, and the northern perimeter of the Hinkley Point complex which includes a short section of woodland.
Full details of the proposal, a Q&A and the consultation questionnaire are also available to view online via www.edfenergy.com/cycleway
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The public have been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy. The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday (18 September), the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.
A brief service will be held at The Cross at Nether Stowey, starting just before 8pm, led by Rev Eleanor King.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The Parish Council regrets that the meeting to be held on Monday is postponed while we observe the period of Court Mourning. A new date will be announced after Her Majesty’s funeral.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The Parish Council regrets that the meeting to be held on Monday is postponed while we observe the period of Court Mourning. A new date will be announced after Her Majesty’s funeral.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 11 July are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Playing Field Climbing Frame: details available here
Consultation – Council Tax Reduction Scheme: The consultation is run by Somerset County Council and is open to all residents – details at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SomersetCTRLIVE/
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
External Audit Report: view here.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Press Release from Somerset County Council
Public invited to help shape local democracy in Somerset, as consultation launched
A public consultation on the development of Local Community Networks (LCNs) has been launched.
People are encouraged to have their say on plans to develop LCNs across the county, to support decision-making at its most local level.
You’ll find the link to the consultation HERE.
Opinions are being sought on a range of aspects, from LCN roles and responsibilities, boundary options, to choosing a suitable name.
The consultation is supported by the County Council and four district councils (Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton, and South Somerset) who will be replaced by a single Somerset Council on 1st April 2023.
Councillor Val Keitch, Somerset County Council Lead Member for Local Government Reorganisation, said: “The new unitary Council will cover a large geographic area, so we are mindful we need a model for communities where local voices are heard, partners are brought together, and decisions are taken with the benefit of local knowledge and experience.
“LCNs will be Committees of the unitary Council, supported by dedicated officers and managers, with formal decision-making powers and influence. They will address local issues and priorities, support health and wellbeing activities, and improve outcomes for our residents.
“We want the public to help us shape them. That’s why we are encouraging people to take part in the consultation and have their say on how LCNs will operate, and where they think they should be located.”
Cllr Keitch added: “LCNs must have the potential to develop their role alongside the new Somerset Council in the years to come. And it’s important to stress, in this challenging economic environment, that they must be effective, sustainable and also affordable.”
Have your say! The public consultation is open now, and runs for six weeks until 17th October 2022.
Please visit the website for further details, including information about our in-person engagement sessions which take place across the county in the coming weeks.
You’ll find the consultation HERE.
Check out our interactive map, to see where your parish fits in relation to the three boundary proposals HERE.
There’s a dedicated inbox for all LCN enquires. Email us at LCN@somerset.gov.uk
UPDATE: The consultation on the proposed climbing frame/fitness equipment intended for the Playing Field has, so far, not received enough support to get the grants we were hoping would fund it. The consultation ends at midday on Monday 7 November and the Parish Council will decide at the Parish Council meeting on 14 November whether to take this forward.
As many of you will be aware, there has recently been a number of incidents involving some of our younger residents which have is in part due to a lack of facilities and activities for them in the village.
In answer to this, the Parish Council is considering installing some outdoor gym equipment to offer something hopefully as exciting, but safer than what they were doing, as per the picture below (click on the picture to see it in full screen). The equipment is based on a design provided by some local children, but modified to meet safety requirements:
We recognise the importance of ensuring provision for all age groups and maximising our assets including our open spaces to allow people to enjoy outdoor exercise for free and although designed by and for younger teenagers, the outdoor gym could also be used by all residents to support and improve the health and wellbeing of everyone. Therefore the equipment will be installed in the playing field where it will be accessible to all.
We would seek to obtain grants and funding to pay for the purchase and installation, there is no intention to spend the precept funds on this project.
We would greatly appreciate your thoughts and comments on this topic. Emails (clerk@netherstowey-pc.gov.uk), comments on Facebook (rather than “likes”), posting in the Stowey News group or drop a letter in or come and chat with Caro in the Parish office. A big copy of the plan will also be on display in the office until lunchtime on Monday 7 November.
Your support for this project will determine if we can proceed. A final decision, as to whether there is sufficient support to apply for the necessary grants, will be made at the Parish Council meeting on 14 November.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
Click here for more information about the project
The project uses the iNaturalist application developed by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences to capture the varied and diverse range of wildlife found on the Quantocks.
Simply download the application, register and start exploring.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
Click here for more information about the project
Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the Quantock Hills AONB and the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme are asking the c4,000 people using the Quantocks every day to get involved in the ‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’; a long-term citizen science project which will help prioritise the future management and wildlife conservation for the Quantocks.
The project uses the iNaturalist application developed by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences to capture the varied and diverse range of wildlife found on the Quantocks.
Simply download the application, register and start exploring.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
Click here for more information about the project
Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the Quantock Hills AONB and the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme are asking the c4,000 people using the Quantocks every day to get involved in the ‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’; a long-term citizen science project which will help prioritise the future management and wildlife conservation for the Quantocks.
The project uses the iNaturalist application developed by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences to capture the varied and diverse range of wildlife found on the Quantocks.
Simply download the application, register and start exploring.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
Click here for more information about the project
‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’ – The Biggest Ever Quantock Wildlife Survey
Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the Quantock Hills AONB and the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme are asking the c4,000 people using the Quantocks every day to get involved in the ‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’; a long-term citizen science project which will help prioritise the future management and wildlife conservation for the Quantocks.
The project uses the iNaturalist application developed by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences to capture the varied and diverse range of wildlife found on the Quantocks.
Simply download the application, register and start exploring.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
Click here for more information about the project
‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’ – The Biggest Ever Quantock Wildlife Survey
Members of the public are being asked to take part in the biggest wildlife survey ever seen in the Quantocks. Friends of Quantock, in conjunction with the Quantock Hills AONB and the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme are asking the c4,000 people using the Quantocks every day to get involved in the ‘Quantocks Wildlife Watch’; a long-term citizen science project which will help prioritise the future management and wildlife conservation for the Quantocks.
The project uses the iNaturalist application developed by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences to capture the varied and diverse range of wildlife found on the Quantocks.
Simply download the application, register and start exploring.
Logging your sightings is as simple as photographing any living thing you see on or around the Quantocks; plants, animals, insects, fungi, lichen etc and using iNaturalist to identify and share. iNaturalist automatically geolocates the image and will report it to the Quantock Wildlife Watch project, but if you would like to receive project updates and see what others have found as part of the project you can join the project within the application. To join the project, simply select projects, search “Quantocks Wildlife Watch” and join.
As many of you have noticed, warning signs have been put around the farms to tell walkers when they are leaving public footpaths. As reported at the Annual Parish Meeting and elsewhere since, including the Quantock Messenger (July edition), there have been a number of incidents recently where people have strayed off the public footpaths and come close to farm machinery luckily no-one has been hurt so far, but the risk of injury is high. As a result notices have been put up around Budley and Inwood farms to warn you that you are leaving the public footpaths. Beyond these signs you are trespassing and possibly in danger. Farm machinery is noisy and the driver may not be able to see you and definitely won’t hear you. Please make sure you know where children are playing and keep dogs on leads. Finally, there is a gate near Budley farmhouse with a lock: the lock is for the vehicle gate, but there is a built-in pedestrian gate that is open for walkers.
We have now produced a map showing the designated footpaths where you may safely walk. Please click on the image to open in a full-size window, from where you can save it and/or print it. Printed copies are available from the Parish Office.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 13 June are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 13 June are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 13 June are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 13 June are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.
The meeting will be held at the Church Centre and will start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
The agenda is available here
Draft minutes: Minutes of the previous Parish Council meeting on 13 June are here.
You can find earlier minutes at Previous minutes
Planning applications:
Links to planning applications on the agenda are below (opens the application in the Sedgemoor Planning website):
Parish Council meetings are open for the public to attend but are not public meetings. In order to facilitate contributions by members of the public there is a public session at the beginning of the formal meeting.
During the public session, members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any matter relating to the agenda or on any other matter that they would like the Parish Council to consider at a future date. It is helpful if you inform the Chairman or the Clerk beforehand of any matter you wish to raise. This is so that the Clerk can have to hand any necessary information. Further details are available on page 2 of the agenda.
The Council is not required to give a response to a matter raised during the public session but may do so. Alternatively, the Chairman may direct the Clerk to follow the matter up or give a written response at a later date.
Please note that no decisions can be made and no expenditure approved on any item raised during the public session unless the matter has been legally notified on the agenda in advance.
At the end of the public participation session, the Chairman will resume the formal meeting under standing orders. Members of the public are asked to respect the fact that this is a meeting of the Council to conduct Council business. They are not permitted to enter into the debate of agenda items unless invited to do so by the Chairman. In this case, he will temporarily adjourn the meeting to allow that person (only) to speak.
The conduct of Parish Council meetings are governed by the Parish Council’s Standing Orders (reviewed and re-adopted on 16 May 2022). These are available from the Clerk (by e-mail on request) or on the Council’s website by clicking the document name above.