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SUNDAY PARKING CHARGES are being proposed by Somerset Council. You have already said NO, clearly they are not listening. Somerset Council previously stated that it would consider all feedback, positive and negative, received via its public consultation, before making a final decision. At the time, I welcomed this commitment and urged the Council to listen…
Mary Street/High Street Car Park in Taunton. Following on from my concerns submitted at a previous Somerset Council Executive meeting, I also gave a short speech at the September meeting of the Full Council. Here is the wording, with the video above for your convenience. “The proposed disposal of the Mary Street/High Street Car Park…
Did you know about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme?Whilst out and about in Taunton this morning, I ‘bumped into’ my friends from My Day – Outcome Based Support for Adults with Learning Difficulties at Taunton Library.They were wearing Sunflower Landyards and this video clip explains why.Please do spread the word… This video was taken…
Starting 20th July 2026 – Staplegrove Rd. Scheme Overview – from Bloor Homes. Key utility upgrade and replacement schemes are planned by National Grid and Wales & West Utilities to support and replace the existing networks along Staplegrove Road/Minehead Road/ A358. These works will replace ageing Gas Services and upgrade the Electric network to support…
UPDATE: 3rd January. See video above. An open letter to Somerset County Council, the Orchard Grove developers and Avon and Somerset Police. Good evening, Could I please ask someone/anyone to take responsibility for the pothole on the A38 (eastbound) at the new roundabout under construction, to serve the Orchard Grove development. It needs signs warning…