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Staplegrove Parish Council now has a Facebook page. If you are a Facebook user just search ‘Staplegrove Parish Council’ and Like our page to get information, news and updates straight to your News Feed. The page is public so can be accessed by all at https://www.facebook.com/Staplegrove-Parish-Council-1899397046738611/
Read MoreTaunton Marathon and Half Marathon 8th April 2018 – Temporary Road Closure
Somerset County Council have published details of a proposed temporary traffic restrictions in the Taunton area on the 8th April 2018. The Order will be made to facilitate the Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon and is in the interest of public safety SCHEDULE – Temporary Prohibition of Motor Vehicles PART 1 Between the hours of 0800 and 1700 on Sunday 8th April 2018 Wellington Road – Bridgwater & Taunton College Bus layby, from its entry junction with the A38 Wellington Road to its exit junction with the A38 Wellington Road. PART 2 Between the hours of 1030 and 1045 on Sunday...
Read MoreTaunton Deane Order 2012 (Amendment No: 17) Order 2018 – Showell Park
Please click HERE to see the first notice of a Traffic Regulation Order from Somerset County Council. This refers to the proposed addition of double yellow lines in Showell Park, Staplegrove. A copy of the draft Traffic Regulation Order and the associated plans may be examined at ‘A’ Block Reception, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY during normal office hours; or online at www.somerset.gov.uk/TRO If you wish to object to the proposed Order please sen your representations in writing, quoting reference number KT23012018 , to Somerset County Council, Traffic Management, County Hall,...
Read MoreApproved Minutes of the Parish Council meeting – 18th January 2018
Please click HERE to see a copy of the approved minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 18th January 2018.
Read MoreTemporary Closure of Edgeborough Farm Road
Somerset County Council have informed the Parish Council about the temporary closure of Edgeborough Farm Road to ALL TRAFFIC. This will effect Edgeborough Farm Road from 605m north west of the junction with Dodhill Road, north-westwards for a distance of 185 metres. This closure will enable Somerset Highways to carry out drainage works in this road. The closure order becomes effective on 3rd April 2018 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to last for 18 days. Please click HERE to see the full...
Read MoreTemporary Closure of Staplegrove Road and Greenway Road (A358)
Somerset County Council have informed the Parish Council about the temporary closure of Staplegrove Road and Greenway Road (A358) to ALL TRAFFIC. This will effect Staplegrove Road, 30m from the junction with A3027 Staplegrove Road AND Greenway Road, 45m from the junction with A3027 Staplegrove Road, a total distance of 75 metres. This closure will enable Somerset Highways to carry out resurfacing works in this road. The closure order becomes effective on 27 March 2018 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to last for 6 evenings, excluding Fri 30 Mar to Mon 02...
Read MoreCorrespondence with SCC regarding Highways matters
On 14th February 2018, a letter was sent by the Parish Council to Mr O’Dowd-Jones, Strategic Commissioning Manager – Highways and Transport, Somerset County Council. A copy can be seen on this website in a post dated 15th February 2018. Please click HERE to see a response from Mr O’Dowd-Jones. A further letter has been sent by the Parish Council, requesting further clarification. Please click HERE to see a copy of the...
Read MoreLetter to Mr O’Dowd-Jones re Ring Road round North Taunton
On 30th January Somerset County Council (SCC) discussed their the Transport Strategy at a meeting of the Scrutiny for Policies and Place Committee. A question was asked by the Parish Council at the meeting. A copy of this question can be seen on this website (http://staplegroveparish.co.uk/development-of-staplegrove/connecting-our-garden-town-transport-strategy-scrutiny-meeting-30th-january-2018/) Somerset County Council (SCC) provided the following response by email: “The Council tested several options for road connections in association with planned development in the North of...
Read MoreLetter sent to John Burton re Planning Applications 34/16/0007 and 34/16/0014, and Spine Road construction
Please click HERE to see a copy of a letter sent by the Parish Council to Mr John Burton at Taunton Deane Borough Council (TDBC). The letter refers to the North Taunton Development (planning applications 34/16/0007 and 34/16/0014) and to the implications of the £7.2m Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) grant that has been received by TDBC. This focuses particularly on the early completion of the Spine Road, and the percentage of affordable homes to be built.
Read MoreRevised refuse and recycling collections for Easter, May and August Bank Holidays
Please click HERE to see a notice about the revised refuse and recycling collections for Easter, May and August Bank Holidays.
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