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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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…
It was lovely to attend the Oake Village Fete held at the Oake & District Village Hall and Recreation Ground today. Lots of fun for all the family with games stalls and refreshments. Well done to the incredible team of volunteers who put on a fabulous event. I even had time for lunch, tucking into…
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…
Somerset Council Electoral Changes – What It Means for Bishop’s Hull, Oake, Bradford on Tone, Langford Budville and Nynehead. You may be aware that the Local Government Boundary Commission for England has reviewed and revised council division boundaries across Somerset. These changes will come into effect in May 2027. This means that the five parishes…
A different kind of politician – representing you, not the interests of a political party. Election Day – Thursday 6th May 2027 As previously declared, I will be standing for re-election to Somerset Council in the new Bishop’s Hull and Oake division. More specifically, I’ll be running for re-election in Bishop’s Hull and to be newly elected in the…
ROAD CLOSED FRIDAY 1st MAY | A38 Stonegallows – Orchard Grove roundabout. UPDATE 30/4 – I’ve just had a call from Kiely Bros informing me that the road is now expected to be closed at approximately 10:30 NOT midday as was previously anticipated. Original post – Yet again we have a closure, this time to…
Below are the results of the 3 elections that I’ve contested since 2017. 2022In the 2022 Somerset County/Unitary Council election, the Bishop’s Hull and Taunton West division saw the reelection of Independent candidate John Hunt, who topped poll securing 1,835 votes. The candidate finishing second was also elected. Somerset Council officially became a unitary authority…
The Frank Bond Centre Christmas lunch at the Oake Manor was great fun and the food, just right (see photos below). Thank you to Carolyn and her fellow trustees for organising. Excellent food and service from the Oake team as ever 🎄By coincidence, the amazing Rock Choir were having their Christmas lunch too (video above)…