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This is a reminder that some important changes are being made to Homefinder Somerset this summer. This includes improvements to the website and the online application form. These changes are being made following feedback received from people registered with Homefinder Somerset and organisations who work with them.

A notice has been placed on the Homefinder Somerset website, and weekly bulk emails and web messages are being sent to advise applicants and those with a part-completed new application that because of the important changes being made:

• Any changes to existing applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 25th June, and that any changes that are not submitted by this date will be deleted.
• New applications must be completed and submitted by Wednesday 28th July and that applications that are not completed and submitted by this date will be deleted.

Please see below some of the key dates for the changes:

• Wednesday 21^st – Sunday 25^th July: The last letting cycle on the current website
• Week beginning 26^th July: No properties will be advertised
• Monday 2^nd August: The new website & back-office system will go live. Applicants will again be able to update an existing application or submit a new application.
• Wednesday 4^th – Sunday 8^th August: First letting cycle on the new website

I will send out weekly updates with progress and further details of the changes being made. Please let me know if you do not wish to receive any further updates.

02/06/21

Please be aware that we have received notification of an urgent road closure at West Sedgemoor Road, North Curry, which will commence on 7th June 2021 and is expected to last until 11th June 2021 (the closure is between the hours of  00:00 – 23:59).

These works are for Wessex Water to replace a communication pipe relay.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600, quoting reference: TTRO455317.

A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network. https://one.network/?tm=122326912

Please be aware that we have received notification of an urgent road closure at Lipe Lane & Stoke Road, Ruishton, which will commence on 1st June 2021 and is expected to last until 3rd June 2021 (the closure is between the hours of  23:00 – 05:00).

These works are for Jurassic Fibre Ltd to access chambers in order to fit a subduct, their works reference is C9001LIPELANECORE-01 & C9001STOKEROADCORE-01.

For any further information about this closure please contact  Jurassic Fibre Ltd on  01392 797070, quoting reference: TTRO454045TD – Lipe Lane & Stoke Road, Ruishton.

A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network. https://one.network/?tm=122234572

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=121512522 and the link for the Notice 2:    https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_121512522_3317460_663ded5435.pdf
The order becomes effective on 10 June 2021  and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 14th June 2021 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to install a meter.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on (0345) 6004600, quoting reference: ttro438449TD.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

As you know, unfortunately we couldn’t install the new bridge here recently, but we did complete the renewal of the railway track and its supporting components. We’ll soon be returning to follow up on this work, which is an essential part of the process and ensures the safety and resilience of the renewed rail.

We’ll use special on-rail vehicles to compact, test and align the new track now it’s had time to settle. The nature of this work and the equipment needed will generate some noise at times and we want to apologise in advance if we disturb you. We’ll work hard to keep any unnecessary noise to a minimum. If you’re interested in what this kind of work involves, please visit www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway.

We’ll be working overnight, while trains aren’t running, and will have teams on-site each night between 10 pm and 6 am, from Monday 17 until the morning of Friday 21 May. We’ll need to close the road again while we work, and unfortunately can’t provide safe access across until the work is finished, at 8 am on Friday 21 May. We want to apologise for any inconvenience this further temporary closure may cause.

Thank you again for your patience while we complete this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call us any time on 03457 11 41 41, or visit www.networkrail.co.uk/contactus for more options.

13/05/21

There are just over 21 days to go to Somerset Day so  I am emailing you to ask if you can help by giving one last push to get the message out that we want EVERYONE to get involved and fly the flag for Somerset from the weekend of 8th/9th May through to Tuesday 11th May, Somerset Day.

We want to see the  County covered in red and yellow flags, bunting and window stickers from the weekend of 8th/9th May through to Tuesday 11th May, Somerset Day, so please can you help make Somerset Day 2021 a success and help us get the message out far and wide.

Whether it’s the distinctive Somerset flag with its bright red dragon waving from a flagpole, or someone’s own painted picture in their front window, we need to spread the word that this is the time to Fly the Flag for Somerset.

Here are the links you can use to buy or download assets and to promote the Fly the Flag for Somerset via noticeboards, newsletters, community Facebook groups etc –

Download the Get Involved pack here FULL GET INVOLVED PACK

Buy flags and bunting  here  ORDER BUNTING AND FLAGS 

Buy  a car, window and badge sticker pack here ORDER CAR AND WINDOW STICKER PACK

Download social media assets  here  SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS

We have had a great initial response to the campaign and are looking forward to seeing our County covered in a sea of Somerset flags!

If you need anything else or have any questions, please let me know.

All the best

Nigel

Chair of Somerset County Council

21/04/21

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=120845451 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_120845451_3313363_873007a110.pdf
The order becomes effective on 13th May 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 17th May 2021 and last for 5 nights to enable Network Rail to carry out tamping works 

For any further information about this closure please contact Sunbelt Rentals on behalf of Network Rail on (03700) 500792, quoting reference: ttro431010TD – NWR – Curload Road & Stanmoor Road.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

15/04/21

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=120522341 and the link for the Notice 2:     https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_120522341_3311359_8ac869c827.pdf
The order becomes effective on 6 May 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 10th May 2021 and last for 3 days to enable Western Power Distribution to replace 2 x decayed telegraph poles.

For any further information about this closure please contact Western Power on 03700 0500 792, quoting reference: ttro427394TD – Stanmoor Road, Burrowbridge.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

15/04/21

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=121626841 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_121626841_3312264_71e06e2611.pdf
The order becomes effective on 6th May 2021  and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 11th May 2021 and last for 1 day to enable Wales & West Utilities to maintain apparatus – replace 2 HP gas marker posts works.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wales & West Utilities on (02920) 278989, quoting reference: ttro441458TD – WWU – Knapp Road, North Curry.

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

14/04/21

Please be aware that we have received notification of an urgent road closure at Stoke Road, Stoke St. Mary which will commence on 27th April 2021 and is expected to last until 28th April 2021 (the closure is between the hours of  00:00 – 23:59).

These works are for Tlu Contracts Ltd to install poly duct in the verge and carriageway on behalf of BT, their works reference is BC410WC00000500308474200.

For any further information about this closure please contact  Tlu Contracts Ltd on  01823 661104, quoting reference: TTRO442365TD – Stoke Road, Stoke St Mary.

A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network. https://one.network/?tm=121671065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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