Road Closure - Underhill
Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (emergency) road closure at Underhill, Coleford will commence on 8th April 2024 - 12th April 2024 (00:00 - 23:59) for a total of 5 days.1st April 2024
News Archive
Meet your PCSO - 18th March 2024 @ The Hub
A monthly drop in session will be held @ The Hub, Coleford, Church Street, BA3 5NQ starting on 22nd January, 19th February, 18th March from 10am to 12noon. No appointment required just pop in.Poster for PCSO drop in session (pdf)
16th March 2024
Somerset Council want to sell Land at Stockhill
You have probably heard that Somerset Council has severe financial problems and is trying to sell off assets to raise cash. They have identified the sale of the two patches of land either side of the bungalows at number 11 and 12 Stockhill as possible sources of funds. These plots, with their attractive mature silver birch trees, were owned by Mendip so passed to the new Somerset Council this year.7th December 2023
Parish Council to consider planning application for 75 homes off Anchor Road.
A Parish Council meeting has been arranged for Weds 14th February 2024 at the Royal British Legion Coleford - starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.Agenda for Coleford Parish Council meeting 14th February 2024 (pdf)
6th February 2024
Public consultation event for Ash Solar Farm on 9th August at Coleford @ the Hub 5 til 6.30pm
Attached is the leaflet promoting Ash Solar Farm28th July 2023
Levelling of Highbury Playing Field
The Parish Council has submitted the Planning Application to level the Highbury playing field.Enquiries regarding Highways, Transport and Traffic
An update from Somerset Highways16th June 2023
Coleford Community Plan Update
The Reports are IN!Coleford Community review reports
15th June 2023
Consultation Notification – Somerset Statement of Community Involvement
The Somerset Councils are currently consulting on a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). Consultation is being undertaken between the 1st February and 16th March 2023.With the formation of the new Somerset Unitary Council from April 2023 there is a need to produce a new single SCI for the whole of Somerset. The new SCI will set out how Somerset Council will involve our communities, organisations and other interested parties in the planning process. This includes when we prepare and consult on our future planning policy documents, including our Local Plan, and how we will involve people and organisations when we assess and decide on planning applications for new development. We are consulting on the draft SCI from 1st February to 16th March 2023.
To view and comment on the document please visit:
https://somerset.inconsult.uk/sci/consultationHome
6th February 2023
New recycling regulations coming into force: pilot programme launched to help Somerset businesses comply
New recycling regulations for businesses are coming soon and Somerset is one of five areas nationally to pilot a business support programme, designed to prepare its businesses for the change.The new regulations will require all businesses, healthcare establishments and academic institutions to separate glass bottles and jars, metal food and drink cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, paper, cardboard and food waste from their general waste.
9th February 2023
Tree Planting event - Saturday 4th February @ 11am
The Parish Council will be planting 2 oak trees, 1 to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the other to mark the coronation of King Charles IIIAnyone wishing to attend should meet at the Hub where refreshments will be served from 9.30am before walking to the field for the tree planting at 11am.
Everyone is welcome to join us
30th January 2023
Date Change - Temporary Road Closure: Whitehole Hill, Leigh-on-Mendip
Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Whitehole Hill, Leigh-on-Mendipfor approximately 1186 metres.The new date for the works to commence is 6th March 2023 and is expected to last until 1st April 2023 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59.
These works are for Somerset Highways to carry out works to install a new water pipe and telecom duct in a open dig trenchline.
The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion.
The link to view the new Notice is as follows:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/06-notice-3-road-closures_131285092_3529982_3e6e9ca719.pdf
For any further information about this closure please contact Walton Civil Engineering on 01749 333 800, quoting reference: ttro466511ME
Please visit one.network https://one.network/?tm=131285092 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in blue).
With regards,
The Road Closure Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
31st January 2023