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Road Closure Dunster to Timberscombe

Please note that the closure is around the Cowbridge area and the road to Wootton will be inaccessible

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=143838367 and the link for the Notice 2https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_143838367_3955909_59fdbe41e3.pdf

The works are expected to commence on 23rd September 2025 and last for 6 hours (09:30-15:30) to enable Openreach to renew poles. 

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: ttro970789W(WS).

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit  https://one.network/?tm=143838367
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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Property to Let

Please accept this email as official notice that Magna Housing Ltd has received 4 weeks’ notice of termination of tenancy for the following address within the Exmoor National Park; Address: 12 Allers View, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9BP

The property will become void on: 04/10/2025

Please find below information table for property details and notice and advertisement details.

This property is subject to a S106 local restriction, a summary of which is attached to this email.

This property will be advertised to let with the local restriction on the Somerset Homefinder website.

If you are aware of anyone who has a housing need and meets the local connection criteria, please advise them to contact our lettings department on 08003586025 as soon as possible.

Upon the expiration of a period of 28 days from this notice, this property will be let in accordance with the Cascade Provisions for Registered Social Landlords with the order of priorities set out in the S106 legal agreement (summary attached) without further notification or delay.

Kind regards,

Marli Pope  |  Lettings Assistant

Direct line: 01305 214010

magna.org.uk   #teammagna

Property details:

Property type General needs house
Number of bedrooms 2
Bathroom facilities Overbath shower
Additional downstairs WC Yes
Heating Type Oil
Garden Yes
Parking Off road
Monthly Rent £558.34
Monthly Service Charge £41.03
S106 local connection restriction Yes – Summary attached
Date termination of tenancy received by Magna Housing 05/09/2025
Void date 04/10/2025

Advertisement and notice details:

Date / Cycle of 1st advert on Somerset Homefinder 10/09/2025
Date / Cycle of 2nd advert on Somerset Homefinder
Date advertised in West Somerset Free Press newspaper
Date Notification email sent:

(Start of 28 day notification period)

05/09/2025
Date 28 day period expires 03/10/2025
S106 Cascade provision priority order to be applied after 28 days Yes

Parking Charges

A public consultation on proposals to introduce Sunday charges in Somerset Council car parks started on Monday, 8 September.

There are currently different charging principles applied across the county’s 200+ Council-run car parks, and the system has not been reviewed since Somerset Council came into being in 2023. The Sunday charging proposals are the start of a process aimed at harmonising charging practices across the county.

The proposal to consult on Sunday charges, approved by Executive earlier in the year, gives the public a chance to have their say before any final decisions are taken.

Under the previous five councils there were different approaches to Sunday charges in car parks. This means that there are currently Sunday charges at many car parks, including for example in Watchet, Minehead, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Street, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Williton and Burnham-on-Sea. However, there are no charges currently in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Chard. Crewkerne, Yeovil and Highbridge.

The aim of the proposal is to bring consistency across Somerset while also ensuring the parking service continues to be completely self-funded to cover staffing, serving and administrating penalty notices, and managing and maintaining car parks to a high level.

The consultation started on 8th September and runs for six weeks, closing on 20 October. The public and businesses can take part here.

Plastic Free Events

Great British Beach Clean events 
Sat 20th Sept 10:00 – 12:00 at Dunster Beach. Meet in the car park at the entrance to Dunster Beach Holidays (TA24 6TH). Free parking available for all volunteers – collect permit on arrival.
Sun 21 Sept, 10:00 – 12:00 at Minehead Beach. Meet at the front of the Beach Hotel, Minehead (TA24 5AP)
At both events litter pickers, collecting sacks and a warm welcome will be provided. Please bring suitable clothing for the weather and beach, protective gloves and enthusiasm! As part of the clean-ups, we will be conducting a survey of the litter and debris that we collect. The results will be shared with the Marine Conservation Society and Surfers Against Sewage so that these organisations can help monitor pollution and protect marine life. More information at https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/join-a-beach-clean/find-a-beach-clean/
OCEAN with David Attenborough (Cert PG) | Thu 25 Sept, 7:30pm at The Regal Theatre, Minehead. 
A chance to experience the visually stunning film ‘Ocean’ with David Attenborough on the big screen which takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing that there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. A special presentation in association with Our Precious Earth and Plastic Free Exmoor.
Tickets £6 (£4 Regal Film Society members/Students/ES40s)
More information and to book tickets at: https://regaltheatre.co.uk/show/ocean-with-david-attenborough/
Can We Ever Be Plastic Free? | Sat 27 Sept, 10:00 – 12.30, Carhampton Village Hall (TA24 6ND)
A free event hosted by the Carhampton Climate Group. Come and join in the discussion with Peter Hoyland (Plastic Free Exmoor) & Keith Hunt (Our Precious Earth) and find out what you can do to lead a plastic free life and save the world! Everyone welcome. Free cake and coffee.
For all the latest events and campaign news follow ‘Plastic Free Communities in West Somerset’ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreecommunitieswestsomerset
Watch this space for more events in early 2026!
Andy & Ruth