Author: Clerk

TIMBERSCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL wish to re advertise the Tender Invitation as an area had been previously missed off the original advert on the 11th February 2020

Please see the full amended advert below.

BREWERS GREEN – This area includes the two small islands by Tiki Cottage

JOHN ARLOTT PLAYING FIELD – It should be noted that the playing field is the area with wooden play items. The area with goal posts is not to be included in this tender.

ALONG THE MAIN ROAD – The triangle on the approach road to the village from Wheddon Cross at the Bemberry Bank junction and the area between the bus shelter and road sign

PATH BETWEEN VICARAGE COURT AND PLAYING FIELD  – This area starts opposite the village hall and ends at the A396

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cutting to begin week commencing 6^th April 2020 and end 16^th October 2020 – weather permitting. Any extra cuts needed by arrangement. If weather conditions too dry cutting may be suspended by the Parish Council for a brief time.
• Grass to be cut fortnightly and cut grass to be removed from site as arranged with the Parish Council.
• Areas that cannot be cut with a mower should be strimmed.
• Account to be submitted after every 2 cuts.
• Records of cuts to be sent with account.
• VAT to be shown if applicable.
• Anyone wishing to tender must be covered by their own Public Liability Insurance and other associated insurances. Please give details with tender.

Tenders for Brewers Green and Playing Field must be submitted separately to the Clerk of the Parish Council.

Priority will be given to those tendering for all areas.

Please contact Charlotte Hornsby, Parish Clerk: email – timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com  or letter to Timberscombe Parish Clerk, C/O  Hunt House, Honeymead, Simonsbath, TA24 7JX

Closing Date:  18^th March 2020

 

 

TIMBERSCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE:

Tenders are invited for the Timberscombe Parish Council grass cutting contract.

BREWERS GREEN – This area includes the two small islands by Tiki Cottage

JOHN ARLOTT PLAYING FIELD – It should be noted that the playing field is the area with wooden play items. The area with goal posts is not to be included in this tender.

ALONG THE MAIN ROAD – The triangle on the approach road to the village from Wheddon Cross at the Bemberry Bank junction and the area between the bus shelter and road sign

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cutting to begin week commencing 6^th April 2020 and end 16^th October 2020 – weather permitting. Any extra cuts needed by arrangement. If weather conditions too dry cutting may be suspended by the Parish Council for a brief time.
• Grass to be cut fortnightly and cut grass to be removed from site as arranged with the Parish Council.
• Areas that cannot be cut with a mower should be strimmed.
• Account to be submitted after every 2 cuts.
• Records of cuts to be sent with account.
• VAT to be shown if applicable.
• Anyone wishing to tender must be covered by their own Public Liability Insurance and other associated insurances. Please give details with tender.

Tenders for Brewers Green and Playing Field must be submitted separately to the Clerk of the Parish Council. Priority will be given to those tendering for all areas.

Please contact Charlotte Hornsby, Parish Clerk: email – timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com  or letter to Timberscombe Parish Clerk, C/O  Hunt House, Honeymead, Simonsbath, TA24 7JX

Closing Date:  18^th March 2020

 

 

Do you know who owns or has responsibility for the village trough near the church?

The Timberscombe Parish Council want to get the recently damaged trough repaired but they are unable to do so until it is clear who owns or has responsibility for it. If you know then please either email the clerk on timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com or alternatively write to the clerk with the details and leave the letter for her to collect in the Post Office. The Timberscombe Parish Council wish to settle the matter quickly and so please respond by Friday 21^st January. The Parish Council will then make a decision on the repairs at the following Parish Council meeting on Monday 24^th February 2020.

Many thanks

Timberscombe Parish Council

Report by Trading Standards – Devon – Somerset – Torbay

Many of us aim to be more eco-friendly. One way to do this is to use renewable energy, for instance by installing solar panels or switching to a green energy supplier. However, alongside many legitimate schemes and home products, there are fraudsters using the cover of renewable energy to steal your money or personal or financial information.

If you are thinking about switching to renewable energy, follow this checklist:

• Research the market. Don’t be tempted by a seemingly unbeatable deal from a doorstep trader, mailshot or cold phone call.
• Never be rushed or intimidated into making a decision. The choice of suppliers is growing so take time to shop around for the right deal.
• If you receive a cold phone call tempting you to invest in renewable energy, don’t give any personal or financial information. Put the phone down.
• If you want to switch energy supplier, use the Citizens Advice comparison tool at energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 040506 to find the best genuine deal.
• Before signing anything, read the terms and conditions and make sure you know what you are signing up to. Ask a trusted friend for help if you need it.
• Ask friends and family for advice and recommendations on renewable energy.
• Use a scheme or association to find reliable businesses. For example:
  • Find local, trustworthy businesses through the Buy With Confidence scheme. All businesses in the scheme are vetted, approved and monitored by Trading Standards. Visit buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call 01392 383430.
  • Or use a business that’s a member of an appropriate trade association for example the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the Renewable Energy Association (REA). These specialise in renewables and members must stick to their codes of practice. If a trader says they are a member of an association, check this is true.

If you are worried you have bought into a scam of any kind:

• Get advice from Citizens Advice on 03454 040506
• Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

Did you know? Switching to green energy doesn’t mean all the electricity coming into your home will be green. You’ll still receive the same energy (including renewable) as everyone else. However, it does help increase the amount of green energy in the National Grid.

This article has been written by Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/

School admissions arrangements for children who are due to start or transfer school for the 2021-22 school year, and those moving schools during the 2021-22 school year will be consulted on for a minimum period of 6 weeks ending 31 January 2020.

This consultation applies to a number of schools and academies throughout Somerset.

This consultation period allows parents, other schools, religious authorities and the local community to raise any comments or concerns about proposed admission arrangements.

To view the consultation (live from 9 December) please visit https://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-and-families/school-admissions-policy/.