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Mendip District Council MDC Mendip Monthly Bulletins

Policing Team Visits to NSP

Published: 9 Dec 24

The policing team has sent the PC dates for the 2025 parish visits. Please see below for details. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation

Published: 28 Nov 24

Somerset Council is now running the Regulation 16 consultation for the NSP Neighbourhood Plan. Please see below for further details. Read More...

Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP): NOW ACTIVE ACROSS THE COUNTY

Published: 21 Nov 24

Somerset Council's Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) is now in place in the North and East Area until Monday morning and in the South and West Area until Friday morning. Read More...

Draft submission documents and Regulation 14 Representations November 2024

Published: 7 Nov 24

Following the conclusion of the recent Regulation 14 consultation the Parish Council will now consider whether to submit the Neighbourhood Plan for NSP and the supporting documents to Somerset Council under Regulation 15 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. Read More...

Emergency Road Closure: – ttro251096E - BW - Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 4 Nov 24

Emergency Road Closure: – ttro251096E - BW - Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip which commenced on 31st October 2024 - 4th November 2024 (11:40 - 23:59) for a total of 5 days. This will enable Bristol Water to carry out works to repair leaking stop tap. Read More...

A36 Woolverton – CCTV Surveys

Published: 22 Oct 24

National Highways will be carrying out CCTV surveys of drainage along the A36 near Woolverton later this month. Read More...

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue - Precept consultation

Published: 17 Oct 24

The PC has received information relating to the precept consultation for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro474081E - Tellisford Lane, Tellisford

Published: 3 Oct 24

The works are expected to commence on 28th October 2024 and last for 3 nights (20:00 - 06:00) to enable Core Highways to carry out CCTV clearing and survey to the drainage on the A36 at its crossroads with Tellisford Lane on behalf of National Highways Read More...

Vicarage Lane, Norton St Phillip, Temporary Prohibition of Vehicles (Filming)

Published: 9 Sep 24

Please find attached a Notice and Plan relating to the above. The Notice has been generated using Section 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and will not be advertised in the local paper. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro233236E - Farleigh Road, Norton St. Philip

Published: 5 Sep 24

The order becomes effective on 26th September 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. Read More...

New bus timetable NSP

Published: 1 Sep 24

Please find attached a bus timetable for NSP, which starts 1st September 2024. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 Consultation

Published: 29 Aug 24

The Parish Council is consulting on the pre-submission draft of the Norton St Philip Neighbourhood Development Plan. Read More...

NORTH STREET, NORTON ST PHILIP, TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES - Filming Event

Published: 27 Aug 24

Please find below a Notice and Plan relating to the above. The notice has been generated in exercise of its powers under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as inserted by Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation (Special Events) Act 1994, as amended, and will therefore not be advertised in the local paper. Read More...

A36 Closure August 2024-Spring 2025 FAQs

Published: 7 Aug 24

Please find attached correspondence relating to the closure of the A36 which is due to commence on Monday 12th August and last up to eight months. Read More...

Avon and Somerset Police

Published: 26 Jul 24

"Come meet us " Times and dates Read More...

🚌Somerset Bus Partnership Update

Published: 18 Jul 24

July Update To Parish Clerks and Councillors Read More...

A36 Limpley Stoke – closure for carriageway repairs and stabilisation

Published: 12 Jul 24

National Highways needs to carry out essential safety improvements to the A36 Warminster Road near Limpley Stoke. Work is required to stabilise the southbound embankment following cracking in the footpath alongside the carriageway. This will prevent further movement, and keep the main carriageway safe. National Highways is also going to take the opportunity to make improvements to the drainage. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro251329E - Tellisford Lane To Church Farm Lane, Norton St Philip

Published: 27 Jun 24

The works are expected to commence on 22nd July 2024 and last for 2 days to enable Bristol Water to install a new connection. Read More...

Urgent / emergency Road Closure: – MD20/0525 -SD007851 - Hassage Farm Lane

Published: 20 May 24

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Knoll Lane, Hassage Farm Lane, Hemington and Norton St. Philip which will commence on 23rd May 2024 - 24th May 2024 (07:00 - 19:00) for a total of 2 days. This will enable prep surface dressing works. Read More...

Annual Reports 2023-2024

Published: 10 May 24

The Parish Council has published its Annual Report for the municipal year 2023-2024. Read More...

Judicial Review Update

Published: 7 May 24

Following Somerset Council's application to vary the original Order associated with the PC's successful challenge of Mendip DC's decision to adopt the Local Plan Part 2 Mr Justice Holgate has agreed to the application, albeit noting that the actions taken by Somerset Council following his judgment were 'of great concern'. The revised order can be seen on the 'Judicial Review' page. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 25 Apr 24

The Annual Parish Meeting for Norton St Philip will take place on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 7.30 pm in the Palairet Hall. Residents are cordially invited to attend. Read More...

Date Change - Temporary Road Closure: Tellisford Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 17 Apr 24

Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Tellisford Lane, Norton St. Philip for approximately 264 metres Read More...

SSEN PSR Digital Toolkit

Published: 4 Apr 24

Disruption to essential services like electricity can sometimes happen and it affects our everyday lives. For some, a power cut can be worrying or difficult. Acknowledging the pivotal role that Community and Parish Councils play in achieving better outcomes for communities and widening the safety net of care around them, SSEN is asking for our help in reaching people who may need extra support during power cuts.  Read More...

- Temporary Road Closure: Chickwell Lane To Row Lane, Hemington

Published: 4 Apr 24

Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at Chickwell Lane To Row Lane, Hemington for approximately 366 metres Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro040235E - Frome Road, Tellisford

Published: 28 Mar 24

Please see below to view the above road closure: Read More...

Gigaclear - Norton St Philip Build Update

Published: 26 Mar 24

Please see below the current works permits for your area, these are subject to change: Read More...

Litter Pick March 2024

Published: 21 Mar 24

To support The Great British Spring Clean this month your Parish Council invites you to take part in our Norton St Philip Litter Pick Morning Read More...

Date Change - Temporary Road Closure: Langham Place, Rode

Published: 1 Mar 24

Please be aware that we have received notification of a date change to a temporary road closure at: Langham Place - from the junction with Rode Hill, to the junction with High Street. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro343172E - Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 1 Mar 24

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://url6.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1rfZSp-0003J7-4b&d=4%7Cmail%2F90%2F1709186400%2F1rfZSp-0003J7-4b%7Cin6r%7C57e1b682%7C27780008%7C13531117%7C65E01D6FF24FEC0ECD772A8087FEB42F&o=%2Fphtn%3A%2Fotsree.%2Fwoknt7%3D%3Ft6367m1769&s=_Sc2OpkPE3ocX99whwbpo9aMq1s and the link for the Notice 2: https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136776967_3685301_5673848fa0.pdf The order becomes effective on 21st March 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. Read More...

Road Closure Notification - Wellow 10K

Published: 28 Feb 24

On Friday 9th February, Somerset Council’s Events Traffic Management team were approached by colleagues at Bath and North East Somerset Council to include a small section of our network in to their Temporary Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate the Wellow 10K run. Somerset Council had no objection to this proposal and the closure and Notice (later Road Closure Order) were added to our network, which can be viewed here: https://one.network/?tm=GB137508055. Read More...

SOMERSET’S BUSES UNDER THREAT

Published: 23 Feb 24

At the recent Somerset Council Bus Advisory Board, First South announced plans to withdraw from the 54 & 58/58A routes and reduce the frequency of their 25 & 28. Read More...

Heavy rain forecast

Published: 21 Feb 24

Some flooding possible and travel disruption likely Read More...

National Highways notification - A36 Bathampton to Salisbury maintenance work

Published: 13 Feb 24

A36 Bathampton to Salisbury - overnight closures for road maintenance works Wednesday 21 February to Tuesday 19 March 2024 Read More...

Urgent Road Closure: – ttro033684E - YFME8622 - Old School To Bath Road, Tellisford

Published: 13 Feb 24

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent ) road closure at Old School To Bath Road, Tellisford which will commence on 1st March 2024 - 1st March 2024 (08:00 - 16:30) for a total of 8.5 hours Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan for NSP

Published: 9 Feb 24

The Council will be considering three reports at the February meeting following the recent Regulation 14 Consultation. Read More...

NSP Police Report

Published: 5 Feb 24

Please click below to access the Police Report for January 2024 Read More...

Policing Team Visits to NSP

Published: 5 Feb 24

The policing team for NSP will be making monthly visits to the parish; meeting at The George between 6 and 7 pm on the dates listed. Read More...

Gigaclear - Norton St Philip Build Update

Published: 30 Jan 24

Please see below the current works permits for your area, these are subject to change: Read More...

Gigaclear - Norton St Philip Build Update

Published: 4 Jan 24

Please see below the current works permits for your area, these are subject to change: Read More...

Parish Council complaint to Planning Inspectorate

Published: 15 Dec 23

At a PC meeting held on 13th December 2023 members resolved to register a formal complaint with the Planning Inspectorate regarding the LPP2 examination process. This is following an FOI request for detail of the Quality Assurance (Peer Review) process of the Inspector’s report. Read More...

PC Comment on Bell Hill garage site application

Published: 15 Dec 23

At a meeting of the PC held on 13th December 2023 members resolved to object to planning application 2023/1918/FUL relating to the Bell Hill garage site. Read More...

Gigaclear Build Update

Published: 13 Dec 23

Please see below the current works permits for the NSP area (these are subject to change). Read More...

Public consultation on Somerset Council's budget setting - launches today

Published: 12 Dec 23

A public consultation on the Council’s budget will launch later this afternoon. Read More...

Police Funding Survey

Published: 11 Dec 23

PCC Mark Shelford has launched a survey asking if local people support his proposal to increase the precept – the policing part of the council tax – by at least £10 a year for the average band D household Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro896570ME - Nutts Lane

Published: 7 Dec 23

Further to the email below, please be aware that the works for Nutts Lane are now expected to commence on 2nd January to 15th January 2024. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro896570ME - Nutts Lane

Published: 7 Dec 23

Further to the email below, please be aware that the works for Nutts Lane are now expected to commence on 2nd January to 15th January 2024. Read More...

Urgent Road Closure - Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 27 Nov 23

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at Ringwell Lane, Norton St. Philip which will commence on 11th December 2023 - 12th December 2023 (08:00 - 16:00) for a total of 2 days. Read More...

Gigaclear Build Update

Published: 23 Nov 23

The PC has received an update from Gigaclear. Read More...

Rode road closures

Published: 15 Nov 23

The PC has been advised of amendments to the dates for some road closures in Rode. Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro335852E -Tellisford Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 9 Nov 23

The works are expected to commence on 7th December 2023 and last for 14 days to enable OCU Group on behalf of Gigaclear to install ducting followed by fibre works. Read More...

Fire service consultation

Published: 19 Oct 23

Every year communities and businesses are asked about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the fire and rescue service. This consultation is open now until midday on 30 November. Read More...

Appeal Decision

Published: 16 Oct 23

2022/0895/OUT Land at Frome Road, Norton St Philip - Appeal Dismissed Read More...

Gigaclear Build Update

Published: 13 Oct 23

Please see below the current works permits for your area, Read More...

Temporary Road Closure: ttro896570ME - Lower Street, Farthing Row, Langham Place and Nutts Lane

Published: 12 Oct 23

The order becomes effective on 02nd November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. Read More...

Creating Places for People - Public Consultation – 4th September 2023 to 16th October 2023

Published: 4 Oct 23

Residents and businesses in Somerset are being urged to help shape the future of their county and have their say on how best to create places that put people at the heart of their design. Read More...

MET Office weather warning - Weds/Thurs

Published: 27 Sep 23

A Met Office weather warning of strong winds has been issued for Wednesday going into Thursday this week. Read More...

Planning Applications - Fortescue Fields

Published: 22 Sep 23

The deadline for submitting comments on the three Fortescue Fields applications is 29th September 2023. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 Consultation Responses

Published: 9 Sep 23

Gigaclear - Build Update Norton St Philip

Published: 4 Sep 23

Temporary Road Closure: ttro092621ME - Chickwell Lane To Row Lane, Hemington

Published: 4 Sep 23

Temporary Road Closure: ttro616129E - Lyde Green Lane and The Barton, Norton St. Philip

Published: 24 Aug 23

The Parish Council has been advised of a temporary road closure for Lyde Green Lane and The Barton, Norton St. Philip. Read More...

Planning Applications - Fortescue Fields

Published: 22 Aug 23

The PC has received information from Somerset Council that revised information has been received in relation to the three recent planning applications for Fortescue Fields. Read More...

CMC Church Mead Committee

Published: 20 Aug 23

Re-scheduled date for the Annual General Meeting Read More...

Urgent Road Closure: – ttro824816E - BW - Tellisford Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 8 Aug 23

Gigaclear - Update for The Grange NSP

Published: 27 Jul 23

Mendip Local Plan Part II – Sites & Policies - adopted 2021 with revisions December 2022

Published: 27 Jul 23

Notification of policy changes to an adopted Development Plan Read More...

Somerset Council - Waste Services

Published: 20 Jul 23

Industrial action called off Read More...

Gigaclear - Build Update Norton St Phillip

Published: 14 Jul 23

Temporary Road Closure: ttro154604ME - The Barton, Norton St Philip

Published: 13 Jul 23

Waste Services - Industrial action suspended

Published: 12 Jul 23

Somerset Council has confirmed that strike action by Somerset waste collection crews has been suspended for two weeks pending a union ballot. Read More...

Potential waste collection industrial action 7.7.23

Published: 10 Jul 23

Temporary Road Closure: ttro303883ME - Tellisford Lane, Norton St. Philip

Published: 30 Jun 23

A36 Bathampton to Beckington roundabout - full overnight closures for road renewal works Monday 10 July to Saturday 15 July 2023

Published: 26 Jun 23

The below information has been received from National Highways. Read More...

Gigaclear Build Update

Published: 20 Jun 23

Please see below for recent information received from Gigaclear. Read More...

PC Email address

Published: 20 Jun 23

Somerset Council Waste Briefing

Published: 9 Jun 23

Please see below for a copy of SC's waste briefing for June 2023. Read More...

Parish Council Accounts 2022-2023

Published: 25 May 23

EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS TO INSPECT THE 2022/23 ACCOUNTS Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 16 May 23

The Annual Parish Meeting for Norton St Philip will take place on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 7.30 pm in the Palairet Hall. Read More...

Gigaclear Build Update

Published: 15 May 23

Current work permits Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan for Norton St Philip

Published: 11 May 23

The Parish Council is consulting parish residents, landowners and stakeholders on the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish. If adopted, this would become part of the development plan for the District and used to decide whether planning applications should be approved. Read More...