Sarah Draper-Gammon – Cotford St Luke Parish Council

Temporary Road Closure 23rd February 2026: Dene Road, Norton Fitzwarren and Oake

Highways, Somerset CouncilBy Sarah Draper-Gammon January 28, 2026

Temporary Road Closure: ttro551403W(TD) – Dene Road, Norton Fitzwarren and Oake Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB147270873 and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_147270873_4048235_a614cc7ce7.pdf The order becomes effective on 18th February 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 23rd February 2026 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to replace washout. The…

Oak Tree planting

Environment, Outdoor spaces, Parish Council, Somerset CouncilBy Sarah Draper-Gammon January 8, 2026

In collaboration with Somerset Council, we have planted 4 oak trees on the playing field. These trees were transplanted from the floodplain where many oak tree saplings have sprung up. Transplanting instead of purchasing means money saved for the community. We hope the new trees will be enjoyed by all who use the park and…

Road names – new development

DevelopmentBy Sarah Draper-Gammon November 18, 2025

Street Naming & Numbering at Somerset Council contacted the Parish Council to notify us of the names chosen by Lovell after the suggestions submitted. Click here to read the paper submitted. The following are the road names chosen by the developer (Lovell): Sidney Way Orchard Close Trail Way Stagg Drive Partridge Drive Dove Grove Burrows…

Ditch clearing

EnvironmentBy Sarah Draper-Gammon November 12, 2025

Bob Parsons landscaping will start clearing the ditches alongside Healys Meadow, Cole Close and next to the footpath off of Burge Crescent on Monday 17th November. The works are expected to be completed within 5 days. The long section of ditch to the rear of Burge crescent (owned by Hallam Land) will also be cleared…

Somerset Highways Works Programme – Interactive Map

Highways, Information, Somerset CouncilBy Sarah Draper-Gammon November 12, 2025

Below is a link that will take you to the page where there is a live interactive map showing Somerset Highways works programme. https://tinyurl.com/5bcvy45a

Lovell – Community Information Event – 13th November

Community, PlanningBy Sarah Draper-Gammon November 6, 2025

Community Information Event Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025 Time: 2:00pm – 7.00pm Venue: Cotford St Luke, Community Hall (next to the school) Click here for event flyer About the Project Lovell will deliver 80 new homes in the village of Cotford St Luke. This £25 million mixed-tenure development will include two, three, and four-bedroom…

Somerset Council’s Transport Plan: Put Buses First

Somerset Council, TravelBy Sarah Draper-Gammon September 16, 2025

Somerset Council’s Transport Plan: Put Buses First Somerset Council’s Transport Plan (Draft for consultation) The consultation period has recently been extended until September 28th 2025. We would urge you to read Somerset Council’s Draft Transport Plan and to comment. The draft Transport Plan can be found here https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/active-travel/copy-of-local-transport-plan-2025/ The questionnaire to be completed about the Draft…

Lovell Works Commencing

Development, PlanningBy Sarah Draper-Gammon September 11, 2025

Details of work planned for the next month Lovell Partnerships Ltd have let us know that works will be commencing on the land adjacent to Dene Road as of Monday 15th September. The works over the Next month will consist of the below : Dormouse license works boxes and hedgerow removal for entrance areas Minor…

Cotford St Luke Village Fete

Community, Parish CouncilBy Sarah Draper-Gammon September 9, 2025

Cotford St Luke Village Fete The Parish Council are very happy to have supported the village fete, the first of it’s kind organised by the new committee. Councillors Birch and Draper-Gammon attended, along with representatives of the Community Association and enjoyed meeting with residents.

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

EnvironmentBy Sarah Draper-Gammon July 18, 2025

The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment. It was launched in 2010 and has rapidly become the world’s biggest survey of butterflies. Over 64,000 citizen scientists took part in 2022, submitting 96,257 counts of butterflies and day-flying moths from across the UK. Get the…

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