Announcements
Somerset County Council - Temporary Road Closure in March 2010
From 22 March 2010 for 10 days to carry out drainage and associated works.
B3191 Cleeve Hill at Blue Anchor
Watchet War Memorial Ground - Dog Exclusion Order
The date and venue for the Watchet Town Council meeting where the sole agenda item under discussion will be the Dog Exlcusion Order proposed for the War Memorial Ground in Watchet is as follows:
Monday 29th March 2010 starting at 7.00pm
in the Methodist Schoolroom, Harbour Road, Watchet
For information on the Public Participation for this meeting please click on the link. It should be borne in mind that due to the content under discussion, the 15 minute total time allowed will be extended to allow for both sides to make representation.
The Agenda will be displayed on the Watchet Town Council noticeboard outside the Council Chamber in Swain Street, and on this website (Minutes and Reports)
Somerset County Council - Two Temporary Road Closures in November 2009
From 4 November 2009 for 3 evenings to enable resurfacing and associated works to be carried out.
Brendon Road and Washford Hill, Watchet and Williton
From 4 November 2009 for 1 day to enable resurfacing and associated works to be carried out on this road.
St Decumans Church Road, Watchet
Retirement of John Eslick - Assistant Groundsman
June 16 2009 saw the retirement of John Eslick the assistant groundsman for Watchet Town Council. Mr Eslick had worked for the authority for 11 years and had shown loyalty and dedication to his appointed role as groundsman to St Decumans Churchyard. At the full Council meeting held on Monday 14 September 2009, Mr Eslick was presented with an engraved wooden plaque “for his services to the people of Watchet” by vice chairman Cllr Douglas Webber. “You were an asset to the council and you will be missed “up on the hill” said Cllr Webber. Mr Eslick was also presented with a bottle of wine and Mrs Margaret Eslick, who was also in attendance was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
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Recycling & Refuse Collections
Winter Driving
Temperatures are dropping and winter is almost upon us. Now is the time for all drivers to make sure that they are prepared for the possibility of ice and snow on the roads. Somerset County Highways have published a map of the roads that they will be salting at the following link:
Obviously, during bad weather, it is sensible to avoid unnecessary driving but if your journey is vital please try to plan your route using the roads marked in red on the map.
For further information on how to drive in ice and snow and suggested equipment to carry in the car have a look at the link below:
Posted : 30/11/2008