Footpaths at New Stowey Farm

We have received the following information from Somerset County Council:

” New Notices have been placed at three entry points to the property earlier today. The current Notice states that the temporary closures could remain in place for 6 months from 29th October 2022. The footpaths will remain closed until Somerset Scientific Services are satisfied that the asbestos that was disturbed during the barn fire has been removed and the site is deemed to be in a safe condition. I realise that this may not be the information people wish to hear but be assured that we are working to get these footpaths opened as quickly as possible.” (ends)

We understand a further scientific survey is scheduled for 7 December.