Over the next two weeks essential tree works, highlighted as a priority in the tree survey will be carried out the three trees. There are no planned closures of footpaths, but please take note of any warning signs added by the contractor. As always if you have any concerns please contact the Parish Council directly,…
This week work has been carried out on the attenuation ponds on the floodplain. To give some background as to why this work has been carried out please see below. The Parish Council met with Somerset Councils Flood service manager last year and walked the floodplain and ditch network in the parish. In addition the…
Barriers installed to stop unauthorised camps at Silk Mills Park & Ride Somerset Council has completed work to install two height barriers at Silk Mills Park and Ride Car Park, as part of planned improvements to deter unauthorised encampments. The Council is advising drivers of vehicles over two metres in height not to attempt to…
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…
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…
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…
The spring season is in full swing. From migrating birds returning to the UK, to broad-leaved trees showing off their newly unfurled leaves, there is so much to see this month, it might be hard to keep track! Our top spots of the month are the flutter of the orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), bloody-nosed beetle (Timarcha tenebricosa), European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), house martin (Delichon urbicum), the great…
Following correspondence from a resident and subsequent inspection by an arboriculture expert, it has been agreed that urgent works be carried out on an oak tree adjacent to the path marked on the below map. The large tree is showing signs of movement and instability, therefore poses a significant risk. If possible, the tree will…
The Met Office is warning of severe adverse weather in Somerset over the next 24 hours. A Red warning for wind is in place from 3am to 11am on Saturday for north coastal regions of county, with wind speeds up to 90 mph possible. Red is the highest level of alert and means there is…
Working in collaboration with the various landowners, we have managed to get the culverts cleared and also arrange removal of some rubbish that had been dumped in one of the ditches. One part of the culvert system still remains to be cleared, but we are in touch with the landowners and they are in the…
