The Action Plan for the Neroche Community Review has been updated and may be accessed on this website, together with other documents.

 Please click here to go to the page.

Please see attached document, containing correspondence between Neroche Parish Council and Somerset Council on the delivery of fibre broadband to the area by Airband. Or rather, the lack of it !!

Temporary Road Closure: ttro515082W(TD) - Staple Fitzpaine Road, Orchard Portman

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=139405252 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_139405252_3782371_eddcdf9b7c.pdf
The order becomes effective on 10th October 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 15th October 2024 and last for 2 days (09:30-15:30) to enable Openreach to replace a pole.

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: ttro515082W(TD).

Temporary Road Closure:ttro467153W(TD) - Curland Common Road, Pooles Farm Lane, Curland Road, Parsonage Lane and Mount Fancy Farm Lane, Curland and Staple Fitzpaine

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=139297448 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_139297448_3755263_79f745b6a2.pdf
The order becomes effective on 26th September 2024 and will remain in force for eighteen months.

The works are expected to commence on 30th September 2024 and last for 12 days to enable Openreach to carry out phased works as and when signed on site to install new fibre cables. Only one road to be closed at a time.

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: ttro467153W(TD)

Road closures for Openreach works on

• Curland Common Road (30/09-01/10 0930-1530)
• Pooles Farm Lane (02/10 – 03/10 0930-1530)
• Curland Road (04/10 1 day 0930-1530)
• Parsonage Lane (07/10-08/10 0903-1530)
• Mount Fancy Farm Lane (09/10 – 11/10 0930-1530)

Road closures for Openreach works on 

• Dommett Road (02/09 – 04/09 0930-1530)
• Folly Lane(05/09 1 day 0930-1530)
• Harveys Lane ( 06/09 1 day 0930-1530)
• Ding Road (09/09 – 11/09 0930-1530
• Broomfield Lane (12/09 – 13/09 0930-1530).

The Action Plan for the Neroche Community Review has been updated and may be accessed on this website, together with other documents.

 Please click here to go to the page.

Please see attached document, containing correspondence between Neroche Parish Council and Somerset Council on the delivery of fibre broadband to the area by Airband. Or rather, the lack of it !!

Are you an experienced groundsperson or just have some hours to spare each month and are interested in giving it a go? Could you help enhance the appearance and the habitat value of the RSPCA 22 acre site alongside like minded people?

RSPCA West Hatch are hosting monthly Conservation and Grounds Maintenance

Volunteering Team Days on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm.

Request for use of land by police dog handlers

Police dog handlers are looking for permission to exercise and train their dogs on land. This would allow space to train and provide a police presence in your area. 

For more information or to give permission please contact Robert.Oswick@avonandsomerset.police.uk or Samuel.Davies@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Somerset Council intend to place a temporarily closure order to restrict access to the Rights of Way T19/17/1, T31/30, T19/17 and T19/24
in the parishes of Thurlbear and Orchard Portman from the 18th March 2024 for 6 months.

The purpose of the restriction is due to danger to the public due to forestry operations. See notice below. 

PARISHES OF ORCHARD PORTMAN AND WEST HATCH Temporary Closure of Bridleway’s T19/17/1, T19/17/A, T19/20/1 and T31/30 as well as part of footpaths T19/24, T19/17 and T19/20 

 TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance of Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the Council of Somerset has made an Order prohibiting all traffic from proceeding along Bridleway T19/17/1, T19/17/A, T19/20/1 and T31/30 through Thurlbear Wood’s for a total length of approximately 1375metres as well as part of footpaths T19/24, T19/17 and T19/20 from their junction with T19/20/1 for a total length of approximately 675metres until their junction with T31/31. 

The extent of these closures is shown on the map below. 

The closures are needed for public safety due to forestry operations. 

 The Order became effective on18th March 2024 and will remain in force for six months, or until completion of the works. 

 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 

Whilst the closure is in place alternative route will be available FOR WALKERS as seen highlighted blue on the map below. There is NO alternative route for equestrians. For information about the works being carried out please contact Mr David Lloyd at the Forestry Commission on 07500 577510