Author: Lesley Webb

Happy New Year to you all. January’s Cyber Crime Newsletter attached with advice from Isobel, (Cyber Protect Officer) below: Neighbourhood Watch Alert: Tax Scams HMRC is warning of a rise in Self Assessment scams ahead of the January 31st filing deadline. Scammers will often target taxpayers around peak filing periods, using persuasive or threatening tactics to obtain personal information or try and get the individual to make a payment to them. They may also try to get people to download malicious software. HMRC will never ask for bank account details or personal information via text message or email, and will never leave voicemails threatening legal action or arrest. If you get an unexpected text or email, do not click on any links or open any attachments. If you receive a phone call and feel uncomfortable or suspect it could be a scam, hang up. Only contact organisations using official numbers that you’ve researched yourself. You can forward HMRC scam texts to 60599, and forward scam texts from any other organisations to 7726. Forward phishing HMRC emails to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk. Please stay alert, and stay safe online. Attachments: nhw-jan-tax-scams.pdf

Just a reminder that the roadworks at Dunster Steep have started. Leave extra time when passing through these lights.

Don’t forget we have the village Jumble Sale in February. I can take some Jumble now. Call 01643 841 803 for collection. Sorry no furniture taken.

Lesley Webb

From, Lesley Webb

Temporary Road Closure:  Wheddon Cross To Bridgetown Road, Cutcombe and Exton

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=GB146163166 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_146163166_4016401_b1ba89ef10.

The works are expected to commence on 20th January 2026 and last for 6 hours (09:30 – 15:30) to enable Openreach to carry out pole replacement works. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792, quoting reference: ttro964284W(WS).

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit  https://one.network/?tm=GB146163166
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
Travel Somerset – for live travel alerts, roadworks information and winter weather updates on Twitter @TravelSomerset and online 24/7 at Roadworks and travel information

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