​A358 closure needed for vital repairs
Emergency repairs need to be carried out on a damaged embankment next to one of Somerset's key roads which is posing a hazard to road users.
Somerset County Council's Highways Team needs to correct some severe erosion to the embankment running alongside the A358 near Combe Florey. In order to carry this out, the road is scheduled to be closed from next Monday 25 January to Friday 12 February. A diversion is in place.
An inspection established that the highway verge between the road and the embankment had collapsed into a stream close to the highway, and was already causing cracks in the road surface.
The team will need to clear vegetation and trees near the stream which have caused it to flow into the embankment. The normal flow will need to be restored to stop the damage.
Significant clearance of the area with an excavator is needed followed by the installation of wire cages containing rocks, known as gabion baskets, to secure the embankment.
A 24-hour road closure will be in place from Monday, 25 January when work commences and it is expected to be completed by 12 February.
Councillor John Woodman, Somerset County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways said: "Our teams needed to act quickly to deal with this potentially hazardous situation.
"This is one of the county's main arterial routes and we appreciate the work is going to cause some delays. But the safety of road-users is paramount. For the next two weeks we'd encourage motorists to plan ahead."
For diversion information on this scheme and to find out about other roadworks visit www.travelsomerset.co.uk/roadworks/

Tenders/Quotes invited for improvement works on Summerland Place public toilets 
 
Tenders are invited for building alterations and refurbishment of the toilet block in Summerland Car Park, Minehead
 
Please contact Bryan Howe, Deputy Clerk, for a specification and to arrange a site inspection
 
Tenders to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender” to Minehead Town Council by 31 January 2021
 
Minehead Town Council
Council Offices
3 Summerland Road
Minehead
TA24 5BP
Tel: 01643 707213
email: info@mineheadtowncouncil.co.uk

District of Somerset West and Taunton District
Parish of Minehead
Temporary Closure of Parkhouse Road

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 County Council of Somerset have made an Order PROHIBITING ALL TRAFFIC from proceeding along Parkhouse Road for a distance of approximately 197.00 metres. This order will enable Somerset Highways to carry out resurfacing works. The Order became effective on 4th November 2019 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are now expected to commence on 15th February 2021 until 19th February 2021 between the hours of (07.30 - 17.30hrs) for a total of 5 days.
​Please visit one.network for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 Patrick Flaherty Chief Executive
Dated: 13th January 2021

The link to view the new Notice is as follows:
https://one.network/downloads/tm/1111/6-notice-3-road-closures_120376705_3289022_47218e991e.pdf

Somerset West and Taunton Council are encouraging members of the public to have their say on the first new council housing being built in Minehead for over 30 years. 
 
A budget for the 54 zero carbon rented homes at Rainbow Way (off Seaward Way) was recently approved by Full Council and work is now progressing on the plans.

Local residents are being asked to give their opinions on the proposals in a survey starting 4 January 2021, and running until 15 January 2021.

Comments will help inform the planning application which will then be submitted for consideration, with the aim of starting the two-year build in summer 2021.

The scheme will include 10 two bedroom houses, 7 three bedroom houses and 2 four bedroom houses along with 17 one bed and 15 two bed apartments.  There will also be 1 wheelchair adapted two bed apartment and 2 wheelchair adapted chalet bungalows.  The apartments will all have balconies, some with sea views, and there will be a play area in the centre of the development.

The homes will be built using the latest innovations in environmentally friendly construction and design, making them very energy efficient. 
The site will be fossil fuel free, with hot water and central heating supplied primarily using on-site renewable sources. Charge points for electric vehicles will also be provided.

The consultation can be found at:
 https://yoursay.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/local-plan/development-in-minehead/

Temporary Road Closure: ttro407081WS - WW - Middle Street, Minehead
        
The order becomes effective on 22 Janaury 2021  and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The works are expected to commence on 25th January 2021 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out new connection works.
For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600, quoting reference: ttro407081WS - WW - Middle Street, Minehead.
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; ttps://one.network/?tm=119221012and the link for the Notice 2: ttps://one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_119221012_3279931_46537cc181.pdf
Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

Temporary Road Closure: ttro404260WS - WW - Fownes Road, Minehead
        
The order becomes effective on 15 January 2021  and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The works are expected to commence on 18th January 2021 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out service disconnection works.
For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600, quoting reference: ttro404260WS - WW - Fownes Road, Minehead.
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; ttps://one.network/?tm=119058390 
and the link for the Notice 2:    https://one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_119058390_3276121_2fb348d6d8.pdf
Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network

Temporary Road Closure: ttro408966WS - WW - Park Terrace, Minehead
   
The order becomes effective on 29th January 2021 and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The works are expected to commence on 1st February 2021 and last for 5 days to enable Wessex Water to carry out new Connection works.
For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro408966WS - WW - Park Terrace, Minehead.
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; ttps://one.network/?tm=119298714 
and the link for the Notice 2:  ttps://one.network/downloads/tm/1111/3-notice-2_119298714_3281703_9f46354b32.pdf
Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead you will need to Register for free with www.One.Network