Somerset Council Press Release

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Recycling collections delayed due to flooding across the county

 

The flooding which affected parts of Somerset on Monday and Tuesday (4 and 5 December) prevented recycling and refuse crews collecting from hundreds of households in parts of South Somerset.

 

Due to the scale of flooding, crews will be unable to return to some households whose waste collections were missed, including around 500 households in Merriott and Crewkerne. Residents are asked to bring their boxes and bags in and put them back out on their next usual collection day.

 

Crews will today (Wednesday), return to parts of Yeovil to collect recycling missed on Tuesday. Some residents in and around Yeovil and Crewkerne (due to have their recycling collected today) may have a delayed collection, any missed collections will be returned for tomorrow.

 

Due to the weather forecast, disruption to collections may continue for the rest of the week, but crews will be working on Saturday to collect missed recycling.

 

Residents are asked to leave their boxes and bags out for two days. If crews haven’t collected after this point, then please take waste back in and put it back out on their usual collection day next week.

 

Every week crews makes more than 350,000 collections across then county. While the vast majority usually run smoothly, Somerset Council understands the frustration when there are delays.

 

Anyone affected by delayed collections is asked to make the most of the space in boxes and bags by crushing, squashing and flattening items if possible.

 

*Please be aware further disruption is expected tomorrow (Thursday 7 December) with a weather warning for rain in place.

 

You can check whether roads in your area are impacted by visiting Roadworks and travel information (somerset.gov.uk). 

 

Keep up-to-date with live travel and road information on Travel Somerset X feed.

 

Remember – do not drive into flood water. Visit Adverse weather conditions (somersetroadsafety.org) for information about driving in bad weather.

 

 

 

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Flooding Reports

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Please send emails of the locations and any photos of flooding to the Parish Clerk at clerk@westburysubmendip-pc.gov.uk so they can be forwarded to Somerset Council.
Thank You,
Denise Boulton
WsM Interim Parish Clerk

Somerset Council notices

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Somerset Council is promoting the following three items via Parish Councils:

a) Cardboard waste: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/news/think-outside-the-box-and-cut-the-cardboard-at-christmas/

b) Willow Man:https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/communities/willow-man-feasibility-study/

c) Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) in some areas of Somerset

http://www.somerset.gov.uk/swep

 

 

 

 

‘Wellness Day’ – Weds 15th November

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The organisers have asked for this ‘Wellness Day’ information to be published on the Westbury sub Mendip website.

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Stockhill Woods tree works

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Good afternoon,

I am writing to let you know that we will be starting work Stockhill Wood tomorrow, where we will be removing diseased larch trees. Although these operations may not directly affect parish residents, I wanted to let you know that they may have a visual impact on the landscape.

We are legally required to carry out this work because areas of the forest are suffering from Phytophthora ramorum, a destructive tree disease which is affecting many of the nation’s larch trees. Phytophthora ramorum is harmless to people and animals, but highly infectious and harmful to trees and some other plant species.

I have attached a map to explain where we will be working. In areas highlighted red, there is a high density of infected trees and they will all be removed. Altogether, these areas total around 29 hectares. We are obliged to remove these trees as soon as possible to help manage the spread of Phytophthora ramorum.

Our climate is changing, bringing new threats to our trees, and we need to build resilience within our forests. With this in mind, we are already planning how we will restock these felled areas with a diverse range of tree species that will thrive in the climate conditions we expect in 2050 and beyond.

I would be grateful if you would be able to share this information through your news channels. We understand that communities may be upset at the change in their countryside and we are keen to explain why this felling is essential for the health of the nation’s forests.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Best wishes, Siân Brewer

Community Ranger, Bristol and Savernake, Forestry England

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Neighbourhood Plan Meetings

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Details of the village meetings about the neighbourhood plan with timings and zoom link are HERE

Fire Safety: Flood Risk: Storm Ciaran

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On Wednesday 1st Nov the Parish Council meeting received advice from the County Council regarding Fire Safety, Flood Risk and Storm Ciaran.

Fire safety advice for people experiencing power cuts (dsfire.gov.uk)

Flood Warden Autumn Newsletter 2023 (mailchi.mp)

Storm Ciaran: Prepare for potential disruption (somerset.gov.uk)

The Parish Council requested that this information should be made available via the village website.

Regards,

Mark Smith, Website Administrator

 

HALLOWEEN DISCO – SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 2023

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Malcolm Harding’s Barn, Roughmoor Lane – 7.30pm – 11.30 pm

Westbury Friendly Society are holding this event to raise money for Priddy and St. Lawrence’s Schools and hope that the village will support us.

If you would like to join in the spooky atmosphere in the barn, you are invited to come in fancy dress.

Tickets include a Disco and a Pig Roast.  Please bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles as there will be no bar available.

Tickets £20  children welcome £5 per ticket (please note anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Tickets available from the shop or contact Malcolm Harding 870307.

We hope you will join us.

 

 

Peter Pan

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The Peter Pan performance is going ahead on the playing field tonight, Thursday 3rd August, at 7pm, but there will be no parking – the field is too wet.

Please park elsewhere and walk.

And remember to bring your own chairs and waterproofs!

 

Save the date – Peter Pan flies into Westbury Playing Fields – Thurs 3 August 7pm

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Just a reminder, as previously posted…

This summer, Slapstick Picnic is whipping up a theatrical treat like no other in outdoor venues all across the UK: a three-actor production of J.M.Barrie’s classic play Peter Pan.
Slapstick Picnic is a sister company of The Handelbards who have appeared in Westbury before to great acclaim.

Let your imagination soar as they dish out this timeless tale of hapless pirates, feral children and a particularly punctual reptile. This show isn’t just for kids; their brilliant buffoonery will have picnickers of all ages cackling into their coleslaw.

This is one flight of fancy you don’t want to miss and courtesy of the Parish Council, Footlights and local businesses it is free entry!
To help us predict numbers entry will be by ticket ,available shortly from the village shop.

So bring your own picnic, rugs, chairs and soft drinks (no glass please). But if that’s too much hassle we have also booked Soul Dough who will make you banging wood fired pizzas and expect to have a pay bar. If you enjoy yourselves then we will be asking for donations so we can go on providing good entertainment for everyone in the community.

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MORE INFORMATION FROM SUE ISHERWOOD 01749 870457