Council encourages residents to tell them about empty properties #NationalEmptyHomesWeek

Somerset Council is encouraging residents to report empty homes as part of a national initiative.National Empty Homes Week 2026 runs from 9 to 15 March.The awareness week aims to highlight the waste of long-term empty homes, which can become a focus point for anti-social behaviour, crime, littering and other activity which may become a nuisance for neighbouring areas and the community. Vacant homes also attract vermin, can be unsafe and they can also de-value other houses nearby.

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Somerset Council has launched a Health and Wellbeing Survey which opened on Monday 2 March and runs until Monday 27 April, gives residents the opportunity to highlight what matters most to them, helping the council focus future work on the issues that have the greatest impact on local communities. Everyone who takes part will be entered into a draw to win a £50 love to shop voucher. Can we ask for your help to promote this to your residents and encourage you to take part . Below is the link to the survey, and attached is the relevant press release .

Somerset Health & Wellbeing Survey,.

Now is the time to renew your membership/s of Timberscombe Bells & Belfry 100 Club. Membership remains £12 for the year with cash prizes of £25, £15 and £10 awarded monthly. If you have not joined before, you would be most welcome. Please download the form from the link below – all the details are on there.

100 Club Invitation Letter 2026

Thank you to everyone who supported us last year, we hope you feel you can do so again this year. The first draw will be in April. All profits go towards the maintenance of the bells and belfry of our Grade 1 listed church.

Kate Hart 

Date Change – Temporary Road Closure: Dunster To Timberscombe Road, Timberscombe

Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Dunster To Timberscombe Road, Timberscombe for approximately 81 metres.

The new date for the works to commence is 17th March 2026  and is expected to last until  18th March 2026 between the hours of 18:30 – 03:00.

These works are for Wessex Water to carry out reinstatement works.

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_144815067_4024677_8a70b5bb55.pdf

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600  quoting reference: N3 – ttro800048W(WS)

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB144815067 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
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY

Web: www.somerset.gov.uk
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