Published: 12 May 25
The Examiner’s Report has been published. Read More...
Published: 8 May 25
The works are expected to commence on 2nd June 2025 and last for 3 days to enable OCU to rectify reinstatement defects on behalf of Gigaclear. Read More...
Published: 17 Apr 25
Please be aware there are immediate urgent safety works present on Frome Road, Norton St Phillip to trace and repair a gas leak. Read More...
Published: 10 Apr 25
The works are expected to commence on 7th May 2025 and last for 7 days (09:30 - 15:30) to enable Heidelberg to carry out resurfacing works on behalf of Somerset Highways. Read More...
Published: 1 Apr 25
The Examiner has issued “Additional Comments” and requested that the PC consider these. Read More...
Published: 31 Mar 25
The Examiner has issued a Note confirming that he is “dealing with the examination on the basis of the written material.” Read More...
Published: 19 Mar 25
The new bus timetable for D2 and D2X has now been published. Read More...
Published: 13 Mar 25
The Parish Council approved the draft documents published yesterday for submission at its meeting on 12 March 2025. Read More...
The works are expected to commence on 8th April 2025 and last for 6 hours (09:30 - 15:30) to enable Openreach to carry out poling works. Read More...
Published: 12 Mar 25
Please find attached two documents relating to the Neighbourhood Plan, which are the PC's draft responses to: a) Questions raised by the Independent Examiner and b) Responses to the Regulation 16 consultation comments Read More...
Published: 6 Mar 25
The works are expected to commence on 31st March 2025 and last for 6 hours (09:30 - 15:30) to enable Openreach to replace a pole. Read More...
Published: 2 Mar 25
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...
Published: 28 Feb 25
Somerset Council – all areas Read More...
Published: 14 Feb 25
The works are expected to commence on 13th March 2025 and last for 1 night (21:00 - 05:00) to enable Xeiad to carry out a bridge inspection on behalf of Network Rail. Read More...
Published: 12 Feb 25
The appointed Examiner, John Slater BA(Hons), DMS, MRTPI, FRGS, has issued introductory notes which set out the procedure for the forthcoming examination Read More...
Published: 6 Feb 25
The works are expected to commence on 9th March 2025 and last for 6 hours (08:00 - 14:00) to enable Wessex Water to replace a frame and cover. Read More...
Due to the severity of the cold weather, please note this update from the SWEP Team. From tonight, Wednesday 5 February until Tuesday 11 February, the SWEP service will be active across the whole of the Somerset Council area. Read More...
Published: 2 Feb 25
The Fire Service is hosting online question and answer sessions, to answer any questions that people might have about the proposals and listen to their views. Read More...
Published: 27 Jan 25
All Appeals have been dismissed by the Inspector. Read More...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has started a consultation with options to change how they respond to automatic fire alarms. Read More...
Published: 20 Jan 25
Somerset Council is holding a series of free, online webinars to help individuals plan care and support needs for themselves or those they care for. Read More...
Published: 17 Jan 25
The order becomes effective on 06th February 2025 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to commence on 11th February 2025 and last for 1 night (19:00 - 07:00) to enable Avonline Networks to carry out cabling works on behalf of Gigaclear. Read More...
Published: 16 Jan 25
The works are expected to commence on 10th February 2025 and last for 5 days to enable Davis Groundworks Ltd to carry out sewer connection works on behalf of Wessex Water. Read More...
Published: 14 Jan 25
Somerset Council is consulting on what should be the Council’s spending priorities and where it could make savings. Read More...
Published: 8 Jan 25
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Published: 7 Jan 25
You can now recycle your empty toothpaste tubes from the comfort of your home. Read More...
What you can do if you have extra recycling following the festivities Read More...
Donate your smart tech to Fixy Read More...
If you’ve had plenty of battery-powered toys whizzing around the house over Christmas, remember to recycle the batteries when they’ve lost their power Read More...
If you’ve misplaced your service guide, you can check and download your collections calendar at any time! Read More...
Published: 29 Dec 24
Please see the below information from Somerset Council. Read More...
Published: 21 Dec 24
With the festive season in full swing, Somerset Council is reminding everyone to take a note of changes to recycling and rubbish collections. Read More...
Published: 13 Dec 24
Help Us Transform Somerset's Bus Network Read More...
Published: 9 Dec 24
The policing team has sent the PC dates for the 2025 parish visits. Please see below for details. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Published: 22 Oct 24
National Highways will be carrying out CCTV surveys of drainage along the A36 near Woolverton later this month. Read More...
Published: 17 Oct 24
The PC has received information relating to the precept consultation for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue. Read More...
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...
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...
Published: 5 Sep 24
The order becomes effective on 26th September 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months. Read More...
Published: 1 Sep 24
Please find attached a bus timetable for NSP, which starts 1st September 2024. Read More...
Published: 29 Aug 24
The Parish Council is consulting on the pre-submission draft of the Norton St Philip Neighbourhood Development Plan. Read More...
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...
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...
Published: 26 Jul 24
"Come meet us " Times and dates Read More...
Published: 18 Jul 24
July Update To Parish Clerks and Councillors Read More...
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...
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...
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...
Published: 10 May 24
The Parish Council has published its Annual Report for the municipal year 2023-2024. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Published: 28 Mar 24
Please see below to view the above road closure: Read More...
Published: 26 Mar 24
Please see below the current works permits for your area, these are subject to change: Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Published: 21 Feb 24
Some flooding possible and travel disruption likely Read More...
Published: 13 Feb 24
A36 Bathampton to Salisbury - overnight closures for road maintenance works Wednesday 21 February to Tuesday 19 March 2024 Read More...
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...
Published: 9 Feb 24
The Council will be considering three reports at the February meeting following the recent Regulation 14 Consultation. Read More...
Published: 5 Feb 24
Please click below to access the Police Report for January 2024 Read More...
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...
Published: 30 Jan 24
Published: 4 Jan 24
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...
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...
Published: 13 Dec 23
Please see below the current works permits for the NSP area (these are subject to change). Read More...
Published: 12 Dec 23
A public consultation on the Council’s budget will launch later this afternoon. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
Published: 23 Nov 23
The PC has received an update from Gigaclear. Read More...
Published: 15 Nov 23
The PC has been advised of amendments to the dates for some road closures in Rode. Read More...
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...
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...
Published: 16 Oct 23
2022/0895/OUT Land at Frome Road, Norton St Philip - Appeal Dismissed Read More...
Published: 13 Oct 23
Please see below the current works permits for your area, Read More...
Published: 12 Oct 23
The order becomes effective on 02nd November 2023 and will remain in force for eighteen months. Read More...
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...
Published: 27 Sep 23
A Met Office weather warning of strong winds has been issued for Wednesday going into Thursday this week. Read More...
Published: 22 Sep 23
The deadline for submitting comments on the three Fortescue Fields applications is 29th September 2023. Read More...
Published: 9 Sep 23
Published: 4 Sep 23
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...
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...
Published: 20 Aug 23
Re-scheduled date for the Annual General Meeting Read More...
Published: 8 Aug 23
Published: 27 Jul 23
Notification of policy changes to an adopted Development Plan Read More...
Published: 20 Jul 23
Industrial action called off Read More...
Published: 14 Jul 23
Published: 13 Jul 23
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...
Published: 10 Jul 23
Published: 30 Jun 23
Published: 26 Jun 23
The below information has been received from National Highways. Read More...
Published: 20 Jun 23
Please see below for recent information received from Gigaclear. Read More...
Published: 9 Jun 23
Please see below for a copy of SC's waste briefing for June 2023. Read More...
Published: 25 May 23
EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS TO INSPECT THE 2022/23 ACCOUNTS Read More...
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...
Published: 15 May 23
Current work permits Read More...
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...
Published: 3 May 23
Please see below for Somerset Council's May Waste Briefing note. Read More...
Published: 28 Apr 23
Please see the attached information from Cllr Hasell, Chair of the PC. Read More...
Published: 21 Apr 23
Changes to waste collections in May Read More...
Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Toll Gate To Laverton Road, Tellisford will commence on 21st April 2023 - 21st April 2023 (09:30 - 15:30) for a total of 6 hours. Read More...
Published: 19 Apr 23
A new Emergency Alert System has been created to warn the public if there is a nearby danger to life. A test run of this service has now been scheduled for Sunday, 23 April 2023 at 3.00 pm. Read More...
Published: 17 Apr 23
Information from Gigaclear on planned works in NSP. Read More...
The survey results and report has now been published. Read More...
Published: 11 Apr 23
Somerset Council's waste briefing for April 2023 Read More...
Published: 28 Feb 23
The PC has released information relating to the March meeting. Read More...
Published: 20 Jan 23
A VACANCY CURRENTLY EXISTS ON YOUR PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH COUNCIL IS NOW ABLE TO FILL THIS BY CO-OPTION. Read More...
Please see attached for a copy of the Court Order relating to the Judicial Review into MDC LPP2. Read More...
Published: 6 Jan 23
Parish Council information on the new Housing Survey for NSP can be accessed via the below link. Read More...
Published: 16 Dec 22
Judicial Review upholds Norton St Philip challenge to Mendip District Council's Local Plan Part II Read More...
Published: 12 Dec 22
December 2022 Briefing Read More...
Published: 29 Nov 22
Mendip District Council is inviting residents to join their growing network of Tree Wardens and help protect our precious trees. The call for volunteers comes as the nation celebrates National Tree Week, 26 November - 4 December 2022. Read More...
Published: 4 Mar 22
The PC has released documents relating to the Judicial Review into MDC’s Local Plan Part II. Read More...