https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uk/rss/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:03:35 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/help-for-those-struggling-with-heating-oil-payments-23-mar-2026 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/help-for-those-struggling-with-heating-oil-payments-23-mar-2026 The following information was sent by our Somerset Councillor, Bob Filmer. Somerset Council is working in partnership with Citizens Advice Somerset to ensure vital support is available for those struggling with heating oil costs. From now, a dedicated phoneline will be available for Somerset residents who can’t afford the rising cost of heating oil.If you are aware of residents who are str Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:57:41 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/latest-issue-of-seen-published-2-feb-2026 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/latest-issue-of-seen-published-2-feb-2026 The latest issue of SEEN from Somerset Council including warm home funding announced, Somerset rare plants, support for farmers in the Mendip Hills National Landscape and more ... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:18:41 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/free-suicide-prevention-training-from-every-life-matters-29-jan-2026 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/free-suicide-prevention-training-from-every-life-matters-29-jan-2026 Book your training session here Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:59:20 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/flood-response-update-from-somerset-council-29-jan-2026 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/flood-response-update-from-somerset-council-29-jan-2026 Flood response update across the county from Somerset Council including advice links waste collections roads and more Mon, 8 Dec 2025 09:19:41 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/food-waste-recycling-in-somerset-8-dec-2025 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/food-waste-recycling-in-somerset-8-dec-2025 Food Waste Recycling in SomersetThank you to everyone, Somerset residents are among the best for recycling in the country, but there’s still more we can do.Did you know that food waste makes up over 20% of the average Somerset family’s rubbish bin by weight? Somerset Council, working with SUEZ, launched a county-wide campaign to encourage all residents to recycle their food waste and h Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:08:01 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/public-consultation-on-the-countys-first-local-nature-recovery-strategy-20-oct-2025 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/public-consultation-on-the-countys-first-local-nature-recovery-strategy-20-oct-2025 Consultation poster Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:56:33 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/is-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affecting-your-daily-life-20-oct-2025 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/is-the-cost-of-living-crisis-affecting-your-daily-life-20-oct-2025 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:27:47 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/somerset-rivers-authority-annual-report-published-2024-25-20-jun-2025 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/somerset-rivers-authority-annual-report-published-2024-25-20-jun-2025 Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) Please find the the SRA Annual Report attached, with a ‘text only’ version of the report in case anybody would like to print their own copy just of the text, for study. Link to the full report on the SRA website: SRA Annual Report 2024-25 - Somerset Rivers Authority Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:27:52 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/new-councillor-gemma-mahoney-20-feb-2025 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/new-councillor-gemma-mahoney-20-feb-2025 Councillor Gemma Mahoney from Tarnock was co opted at the Parish Council meeting on February 17th 2025. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:55:52 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/crook-peak-parish-new-phone-number-11-sep-2024 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/crook-peak-parish-new-phone-number-11-sep-2024 Crook Peak Church Parish Has a New Parish Phone Number There is a new phone number for the Church Parish. This is: 07884 129964. For all general Church parish enquiries including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please ring this number or email: crookpeakparish@hotmail.co.uk The phone and email are monitored regularly and responded to as soon as possible. Please pass this new number on to any Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:09:19 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/road-closure-mark-227-to-257-10-jul-2024 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/road-closure-mark-227-to-257-10-jul-2024 Temporary Road Closure: Mark Road, Mark Reference: SM25/0524 - SD007754 - B3139 Blackford Road/Mark Road Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Mark Road, Mark for approximately 819 metres, which will commence on 22nd July 2024 and is expected to last until 25th July 2024 (between 07:00 to 19.00hrs). These works are for prep and surface dressing Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-next-full-council-meeting-will-be-the-parish-council-meeting-on-the-17th-june-2024-31-may-2 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-next-full-council-meeting-will-be-the-parish-council-meeting-on-the-17th-june-2024-31-may-2 For details of the meeting see the agenda and documents here at least 3 working days prior to the meeting. Wed, 5 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/next-planning-committee-meeting-10th-june-2024-1120am-5-jun-2024 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/next-planning-committee-meeting-10th-june-2024-1120am-5-jun-2024 Please find the agenda here Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-20232024are-available-on-our-website-no https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-20232024are-available-on-our-website-no The notice and explanation of public rights and the AGAR for 2023 2024 are available on our website now Please find the documents here: Audits Dated 31.5.24 Wed, 6 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/environment-agency-axe/brue-catchment-community-briefing-6-mar-2024 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/environment-agency-axe/brue-catchment-community-briefing-6-mar-2024 Environment Agency - Axe/Brue Catchment Community Briefing Please find attached a briefing note including reporting flooding and guidance on the responsibilities of owning a watercourse. Wed, 6 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/annual-parish-meeting-18th-march-2024-7pm-biddisham-hall-6-mar-2024 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/annual-parish-meeting-18th-march-2024-7pm-biddisham-hall-6-mar-2024 Please find the agenda for the meeting here Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-somerset-rivers-authority-annual-report-is-now-available-28-jul-2023 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-somerset-rivers-authority-annual-report-is-now-available-28-jul-2023 The Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report is available here Thu, 1 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-2022-2023-are-available-on-our-website- https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-2022-2023-are-available-on-our-website- Please find the documents here: Audits Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/residents-call-for-safety-improvements-along-the-a38-31-jan-2023 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/residents-call-for-safety-improvements-along-the-a38-31-jan-2023 See the article here Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/public-meeting-to-discuss-speeds-along-a38-26th-january-7pm-11-jan-2023 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/public-meeting-to-discuss-speeds-along-a38-26th-january-7pm-11-jan-2023 District Cllr Graham Godwin Pearson invites you to attend a public meeting at Badgworth and Biddisham Parish Hall, Biddisham to discuss the plans to revert to a 50mph limit along the A38 through Biddisham, Tarnock and Rooksbridge. Your support is invited to keep the 40mph limit or reduce it to a 30mph limit. Please register your place here: https://www.godwinpearson.org.uk/a38 Meeting Lea Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/wells-to-weston-126-bus-service-proposed-withdrawal-15-aug-2022 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/wells-to-weston-126-bus-service-proposed-withdrawal-15-aug-2022 126 Bus Service The Parish Council has been made aware of the proposed withdrawal of the thsi rural bus service. Please see the petition below if you would like to lend your support. Save the 126 Wells - Weston Bus | James Heappey Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/protecting-rural-property-and-farm-watch-scheme-police-newsletter-13-jul-2022 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/protecting-rural-property-and-farm-watch-scheme-police-newsletter-13-jul-2022 Newsletter Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/struggling-with-bills-help-is-available-11-jul-2022 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/struggling-with-bills-help-is-available-11-jul-2022 The Household Support Fund is designed to provide short-term urgent financial help to Somerset residents who are struggling to afford household essentials such as buying food, paying for energy and water bills and other essential household items such as beds and white goods. Please see the attached leaflet Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-2021-2022-are-available-on-our-website- https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/the-notice-and-explanation-of-public-rights-and-the-agar-for-2021-2022-are-available-on-our-website- To see the AGAR and the notice and public rights please see the Audits Page Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/somerset-health-walks-oct-to-dec-21-12-oct-2021 https://www.badgworth-pc.gov.uknews/somerset-health-walks-oct-to-dec-21-12-oct-2021 Poster