Author: Lesley Webb

Exmoor National Park Authority is seeking views on the Local Plan as part of the 5-year Local Plan Review process.

All Local Planning Authorities are legally required to undertake a review of their Local Plans within 5 years to assess whether they need updating. The Exmoor National Park Local Plan was adopted in July 2017, and the 5-year review therefore needs to be completed by July 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority is currently reviewing the Plan to establish whether it remains effective and if any changes are needed although this does not automatically mean a full or partial review of the Local Plan needs to be carried out.

The survey provides an opportunity to have your say on whether the Exmoor National Park Local Plan policies remain effective and up to date. The survey is based on the interim conclusions that have been drawn from the evidence and analysis carried out so far and which we are seeking your views on.

Further information on the 5-year Local Plan Review, and evidence and interim topic papers prepared as part of the review, are available on the following webpage: https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/local-plan/local-plan-review-survey where a link to the survey can also be found. The survey is arranged into three sections although it is not necessary to respond to all sections or all questions if you do not wish to do so. Responses will be accepted until 28^th February 2022.

Yours faithfully

Ruth McArthur

Policy and Community Manager

Exmoor National Park Authority

Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL

Tel: 01398 323665

Direct Line: 01398 322253

SWT Council Business Bulletins

Timberscombe School Friday News 7.1.22

Somerset Covid-19 Updates including grants

The Somerset Household Support Fund  is designed to provide short-term financial support to vulnerable households which are struggling to afford household essentials this winter. These households will need help with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other essentials.

Citizens Advice West Somerset is working with Somerset County Council and other Citizens Advice offices to distribute the Household Support Fund across our district. The fund is only available until end of March 2022, or until it runs out.

To be eligible:
You must live in the county of Somerset
You must be over the age of 16 and living independently of parents or carers
You are struggling to pay for essentials because you don’t have enough money to pay for them
You need to provide the required proof of your identity, Somerset residency and proof of your income (your most recent bank statement)

We expect to receive a lot of applications and must process them all before the end of March 2022.
If you feel you may be eligible to receive help, please use this link to begin your application: https://hsf.citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk/

Ian Atkinson
Interim Chief Officer

A fairly short section of the road through Wootton Courtenay  will be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm this Friday, 7th January, due to roadworks. According to the roadworks page of the Travel Somerset website, the closure will stretch approximately from Windhover to Ranscombe Farm.

Benefice Newsletter 31st December 2021 and 7th January 2022