Somerset Council Waste Service – Industrial action called off
1 Press release For immediate release18 July 2023 Industrial action called off The proposed strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been called off. This follows a positive response to a Unite ballot of its members on an improved pay offer from SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, the Council’s collections contractor. Services should operate as usual and residents can present their waste in the usual way. Mickey Green, Somerset Council’s Executive Director for Climate and Place, said: “We’re very glad that this dispute has been resolved without industrial...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro633301SS-Mill Lane, Dowlish Wake. 7th August 2023 for 2 days.
Temporary Road Closure: ttro633301SS-Mill Lane, Dowlish Wake. Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=133867046 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_133867046_3581668_ebfabbceb1.pdf The order becomes effective on 03rd August 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 7th August 2023 and last for 2 days (09:30-15:30) to enable National Grid to carry out work to remove decayed pole and erect new pole. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency...
Read MoreUrgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro213454S – WW – East Street, Ilminster – 11th July 2023 – 12th July 2023 for a total of 2 days.
Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro213454S – WW – East Street, Ilminster Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at East Street, Ilminster which will commence on 11th July 2023 – 12th July 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 2 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out service repair works.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro626370TD – Bickenhall Road, and Barrington Hill, Curland and Broadway 4th August for 14 days.
Temporary Road Closure: ttro626370TD – Bickenhall Road, and Barrington Hill, Curland and Broadway Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=134505511 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_134505511_3592240_c7448d5d18.pdf The order becomes effective on 27th July 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 4th August 2023 and last for 14 days to enable O’connor Utilities to install new fibre supply, on behalf of Lumen. The contractor has indicated...
Read MoreRecreation Ground Users Group Meeting Tuesday 11th July 2023
The next Recreation Ground Users Group meeting which will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 11th July 2023 in the Chamber, Council Offices, North Street, Ilminster TA19 0DG. Recreation Ground Users Group – Agenda 1.Welcome and any Apologies 2.To elect a Chair 3.To elect a Vice Chair 4.Re-adoption of Terms of Reference 5.Update about Open Spaces from the Town Council 6.Draft Canal Management Plan 7.Football pitch layouts on Britten’s Field 8.Storage of nets 9.Events held on Town Council land – waste removal, deposit requirement, vehicles 10.Date/time of next meeting Julie Earp Deputy...
Read MoreUrgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro662362S – WW – East Street, Ilminster – 5th July to 6th July – 2 days
Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – ttro662362S – WW – East Street, Ilminster Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at East Street, Ilminster which commenced on 5th July 2023 – 6th July 2023 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 2 days. This will enable Wessex Water to carry out utility repair and maintenance works.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion. For any further information about this closure please...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: Barrington Main, Lopen, Seavington St. Michael, will commence on 4th August 2023 to 17th August 2023
Temporary Road Closure: Barrington Main, Lopen, Seavington St. Michael Reference: SS06/2022/0523/SD007490 – BARRINGTON MAIN Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Barrington Main, Lopen, Seavington St. Michael for approximately 1163 metres, which will commence on 4th August 2023 and is expected to last until 17th August 2023 (between 07:30 to 18.00hrs). These works are for Somerset Highways to carry out surface dressing works., their works reference is LG210YFSD90745-01. The works will be for ONE DAY within the stated period...
Read MorePossible industrial action for Somerset’s waste collections
Press release For immediate release www.somerset.gov.uk 0300 123 2224 Possible industrial action for Somerset’s waste collections Somerset Council’s waste services are preparing for planned industrial action by some of the county’s waste collection crews. The council was informed this week that members of the Unite union intend to start industrial action on Wednesday 12 July. Talks continue to resolve the dispute, but contingency planning is underway to try and limit the impact on residents if it goes ahead. Though all efforts...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro610657SS – Clapton Road and Axe Road
Temporary Road Closure: ttro610657SS – Clapton Road and Axe Road Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=134202500 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_134202500_3592246_41a0b4144a.pdf The order becomes effective on 20th July 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 24th July 2023 and last for 12 days (08:00 – 18:00) to enable Openreach to carry out poling, cabling and de-silting works. The contractor has indicated that access...
Read MoreTemporary Road Closure: ttro386034SS – Pottery Road, Horton.
Temporary Road Closure: ttro386034SS – Pottery Road, Horton. Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=133901474 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_133901474_3577906_d2c4f130df.pdf The order becomes effective on 20th July 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 25th July 2023 and last for 4 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out supply separation works.. The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the...
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