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Bishop’s Hull Scarecrow Competition 2026
Would you like to assist me in selecting the winner of this year’s Bishop’s Hull Scarecrow Competition? I’m honoured to have been asked to judge the entries once again, and you can help me by choosing your personal favourite or favourites. This year’s theme is Nursery Rhymes, and you have 17 wonderful finalists to choose…
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Bishop’s Hull | COVID-19 | Events | Videos
Lockdown Quiz
Lockdown. The 23rd March 2020 will be a date long engrained in our history. This is the date Boris Johnson announced that the country would be locked down as a safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first weeks of lockdown, it became obvious to me that as a local councillor, I very much needed…
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Fire in Netherclay Woodland, Bishop’s Hull
Yesterday, I received the short video above showing the aftermath of a fire in Netherclay Woodland. Well done to the Bishop’s Hull resident who alerted the emergency services. They arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze using beaters and portable water packs. Well done to the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for their prompt…
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Useful Links
Report an issue to Somerset Council Dog fouling | Missed bin collection | Problem on the road | Faulty traffic lights | Potholes, road damage and edge loss | Anti-social behaviour | Abandoned vehicles | Flooding on the roads | Problem with a street light | Unauthorised encampment | Child at risk | Adult at…
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Bishop’s Hull Parish
For information about the Parish of Bishop’s Hull and its Parish Council, please follow the links below: Bishop’s Hull Parish CouncilHome Page | Meetings | People | News | Events | Services and Local Groups | Finance and Policies | Council-wide Plans | Contact Us Streets in the village of Bishop’s Hull.Badgers Close | Bakers Close | Barr | Bishops Hull Hill | Bishops Hull Road | Chaffinch Close | Comeytrowe…
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Vote John Hunt on Thursday 6th May 2027
John Hunt – An Independent voice representing you, not the interests of a political party. On election day (6th May 2027) I will have represented the good people of Bishop’s Hull and Taunton West at Somerset County (now Unitary) Council for 10 incredible years and I have to say, that it has been an honour…
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The Opening of Orchard Grove Civic Square.
“The community came together at the weekend as Orchard Grove marked the official opening of its new Civic Square – the first dedicated public space created for residents to gather and enjoy. The family friendly event marked a milestone moment in the growth of the Taunton development. Designed as a central gathering place, the Civic…
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07/2026 Roadworks Staplegrove Road 12 Weeks
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…