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An eight-week consultation period on the Local Plan and future development in Bath and North East Somerset begins 12th February and runs until 8th April 2024.  Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their thoughts on the proposed options by responding to an interactive version of the Local Plan online at https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/localplanoptions, as well as taking part in a series of in-person events.  Representations can be made through the Council website or by post to Planning … [Read more...] about B&NES Local Plan Options Consultation

Most of the drama in Timsbury Athletic’s home match with Chard Town in the Uhlsport Somerset County League Premier Division came in the last few minutes of the game when the outcome of the contest changed three times. It was a dramatic end to what overall had been a scrappy untidy affair. In the early minutes of the game Ellis Hancock scuffed his shot just wide of the post while at the other end Timsbury keeper Jack Williams made a crucial save from Joe Chamberlain. The home side took the lead … [Read more...] about Football 3.02.2024: Timsbury Athletic 2 Chard Town 3

The B3115 Hayeswood Road from the junction with Tyning extending east to its junction with Priors Hill will be subject to a temporary road closure on 15th February 2024 for a maximum period of up to two days to allow for Openreach to carry out a pole replacement. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the whole of the period but only for so long as it is necesseary to execute the works.  This is anticipated to be for one day … [Read more...] about Hayeswood Road – Temporary Road Closure

Jesse Bishop was re-elected as first team captain when Timsbury Cricket Club held its AGM at the clubroom. Kevin Sibley remains as vice-captain and chairman Ben Hosford continues his dual role as second team skipper. Greg Passingham is the new second team vice-captain and has also taken over from Richard Davis as secretary. Laurie Jones has decided to stand down as third team captain and will be replaced by Chris Rawlings. The meeting began with reflections on the life of Roger Bird who had … [Read more...] about Timsbury Cricket Club AGM 2023

Timsbury Athletic moved up to third place in the Uhlsport Somerset County League Premier Division after another strong performance which saw them defeat the in-form Somerton Town side 4-1 at home. The visitors contributed much to a high-quality match and it needed two late goals to remove the tension and  wrap up the points for the home side. Both sides came out of the blocks quickly and after Rico Sobers’ early effort had just gone past the post Timsbury took the lead in the 11th minute. … [Read more...] about Football 13.01.2024:Timsbury Athletic 4 Somerton Town 1

Policing and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford has launched a survey asking if local people support his proposal to increase the precept – the policing part of the council tax – by at least £10 a year for the average band D household. The PCC is responsible for setting the amount of money residents contribute to local policing through the precept. The Government determines the maximum amount by which PCCs can increase the precept each year. Current financial planning assumes the precept … [Read more...] about Have Your Say – proposal to increase the Police precept 2024/25