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Staplegrove Conservation Area - Trees

Parts of the parish of Staplegrove are in a Conservation Area. Under Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 anyone proposing to  cut down or carry out work on a tree in a conservation area is required to give the planning authority six weeks' prior notice. 

Parliamentary constituencies

The Boundary Commission for England has published its initial proposals for new Parliamentary constituencies in England and is consulting on the proposals until 5 December 2011. The Commission is keen to stimulate public interest and welcome written feedback as well as oral contributions as each of the 35 public hearings they are conducting. Please visit their website www.independent.gov.uk/boundarycommissionforengland or telephone 02072761102 for further information

 

Cut your heating bills

 

The Deane Energy Saver Scheme (DESS)  provides free inspections by qualified volunteer advisors.  The scheme is completely independent. It is not linked to any energy company or installation business.   The advisors can help you reduce your heating costs, by checking how efficient your systems are; how well your home is insulated; and helping you make sure that you get the best from your system.  They will also tell you what grants are available to improve your heating and reduce your costs.  For more information, or to book an inspection, call the Scheme Administrator, Keith Parsons on 01823 321667, or email him at kdparsons@talktalk.net.

Do you have oil-fired heating? The Community Council for Somerset (CCS) is running a scheme that promises to reduce the cost of domestic heating oil each time you place an order. All you need to do to take advantage of the scheme is to pay an annual membership fee, which will cover as many oil orders as you need during the course of the year. By bringing communities throughout Somerset together and making the most of joint buying power, they hope to make savings and pass them directly to people whose fuel costs are high simply because they use oil-fired central heating. If you would like some details of this scheme please contact the Community Council for Somerset, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton TA1 3JZ.  Tel: 01823 331222 Email: oil@somersetrcc.org.uk. Website http://somersetrcc.org.uk/oil-scheme.php

Recycle for all it's worth

This is a new campaign from Somerset Waste Partnership to help residents cut costs and boost recycling. Please click on the link below for further information.

http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/pages/RFAIW.asp

Exciting Opportunity!

 

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Exciting Opportunity!

 

 

Taunton West District Guiding is looking for a new leader.  You would be required to work with Norton Fitzwarren Rainbows on a Wednesday from 4.15pm to 5.15pm. No previous experience necessary as full training will be given.  An enjoyable and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop lots of transferable skills.

Anyone over 16 who would like to take advantage of this experience then please contact Ali Cottey on Taunton 253847.  CRB clearance required.

Events in Staplegrove

Parish Council.  

 

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 22 February 2012 at 5.00pm in the Committee Room, Staplegrove Village Hall. To view the agenda which will be posted nearer the time click on the Parish Council link at the top of this page.

Members of the Parish Council welcome attendance by parishioners, to hear discussions and decisions reached about our Parish and may speak when invited to do so by the Chairman. 

If you wish to attend the meeting but are unable to negotiate the stairs to the committee room please contact the Clerk (telephone 251034) in advance of the meeting so that we can make arrangements for you.

Coffee Morning And 'Beat Surgery'

On every first Tuesday of each month there will be a coffee morning and ‘beat surgery’ for Staplegrove parishioners in the Mary Mercer Room in Staplegrove Village Hall from 10.30 am to 12 noon. Coffee/tea and biscuits 50p. 

This is a great opportunity to meet for a chat and socialise with other people in the parish. There will also be one of our local Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) in attendance, who will listen to any concerns you may have relating to police matters and will give help and advice.  

Do pop in any time between 10.30am and 12 noon. We would be delighted to see you.  

 

Contacts

 

 

Contact name

Telephone

Staplegrove Strollers

Alison Cursham/Jan Darby

451217/271457

Evergreen Group

Elizabeth Hall

284877

Men's Society

Graham Hobrough

332118

Women's Group

Marion Coombes

284236

Local History Society

Claudine Tyson

01460 234675

Staplegrove Trust

Peter Heal

259765

Women's Institute

Anne Rogers

275381

Stepping Stones Pre-School Playgroup

Paula Lukins

324566

Staplegrove Rainbow Guides

Bee Barrington

277701

Staplegrove Brownies

Alison Cottey

253847
Taunton West Guiding Tam Godwin 07545805964

Staplegrove Cubs

 Martin Allen  01823 335815

Staplegrove Scouts

 Simon Lacey 07545 292580 

Staplegrove Group Scout Leader

Chris Owen

332886

Staplegrove Beavers Mark Foster 276888

Staplegrove Village Hall

Margaret Taylor

07788992943

Local Link for Age Concern. Contact Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Connie Brake

334126

Staplegrove Local Action Team

Geoff Hayes 

451341

Police Community Support Officer 

Tony Wearmouth

Voicemail 363287 and 70108 at the prompt