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Exmoor Get Involved Conference

Good morning, The above conference is taking place from Monday 22nd February, there is a series of online events during that week.  If you would like  to get involved, please contact Patrick...

Ash Tree on Green

Good morning, As you are probably aware we have been advised by Exmoor Park that the tree by the metal bridge has to be felled due to Ash dieback disease.  The Trust has been told by the tree...

Road Damage

Good morning, During the weekend the council have reported the following problems to Highways at Somerset County Council, potholes opposite the shop in Halse Lane and a damaged drain on Exford...

Swings on the Village Green

Good morning, The Winsford Trust have been advised that after the annual inspection the swing structure is safe for the two swings.  With regard to the third swing, one post is rotten, therefore...

Grass Verges

Good morning, During the last couple of months the grass verges around the village have been driven over to the extent that parishioners are becoming increasingly alarmed at the amount of damage...

The Steep – Wessex Water

Good morning, The council had a meeting with Wessex Water on Tuesday, and were delighted to be informed that a new mains pipe from Ash Lane to Exford Road would be installed by the end of the...

Ice on Halse Lane

Good morning, Just to inform you that there is an ice patch 15 metres long across the road above the Winsford sign in Halse Lane, this has been caused by a blocked gulley and excess water running...

Survey Work on the Winn Brook

Good morning, Yesterday men in yellow jackets were seen surveying the Winn Brook by The Green, it would appear that they had been commissioned by the person who owns the Old Village Hall, and we...

New Grit Bin – Outside Shop, Halse Lane

Good Morning Everybody, Following comments from many parishioners after the last cold snap with regard to ice on the road, the council, after discussions with The Royal Oak, will today provide a...

Litter Collection

On behalf of all the parishioners and the council, I would like to thank Bryany and Nigel Neal for collecting two black bags of litter on their walk from the village to Coppleham and back.  It...