Monkton Matters

06/01/2025

Road Closure - Sidbrook - 20th January for estimated 5 days

Temporary Road Closure: ttro959643W(TD) - WW - Sidbrook, West Monkton

06/01/2025

Emergency Road Closure - Sylvan Way, Monkton Heathfield = 9th to 15th January

Emergency Road Closure: – ttro117994W(TD) - WWU - Sylvan Way, West Monkton

03/01/2025

**BUSTER IS SAFELY HOME** This little chap is called Buster and has gone missing tonight (from 4pm, Friday) around the wasteland between Pippin Road and West Monkton Primary School. He’ll hopefully still have his harness on. He’s very friendly with people, but can be reactive around dogs. Please message me if you spot him, he’s unlikely to come when called (I’ve been trying for hours). Thank you 🙏🏻

Tansy Hanson

23/12/2024

🎅🌲Please note that the Parish Council office will be closed 24th December to 1st January inclusive and open again on 2nd January - in the event of an emergency, please call the Parish Clerk on 07380 912775. Wishing all our parishioners a very Happy Christmas!🌲🎅

23/12/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🩺NHS Scheme reduces unnecessary A&E visits by frequent users
⚠️Somerset Council launches Domestic Abuse campaign at what can be a very difficult time for families
🚸Somerset Council launches Fostering in Somerset marketing campaign to increase the number of vulnerable children in Somerset who can find loving and supportive homes.

20/12/2024

🎅TONIGHT!!! Festive Trailer Event - Meet the West Monkton Parish Council Team and Santa! Join us on our route for Music, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine or Hot Chocolate. Christmas Trailer Route
🚜Starts at the BACH at 3.15pm
🚜Central Park at 4.30pm
🚜Community Square at 5pm
🚜Hobs Close/Bawler Road at 5.30pm
🚜Hartnells Farm at 6pm
🚜Greenway/Village Hall at 6.30pm
🚜Aginshill at 7pm

13/12/2024

The success story around our recent Community Share event has been published in County Gazette Please see the article here =

The event enabled locals to have a good clear-out at home, knowing that what they brought along would find a new home with someone else.

12/12/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🏆Parish Council are finalists in National Association of Local Councils Stars Awards
🚒Fire Service give advice on power cut safety
🚓West Somerset and Taunton Neighbourhood Policing latest newsletter
🤝💬Minutes of the latest Parish Council Meeting

11/12/2024

Avon and Somerset Police office took part in a non uniform day and the staff donated food and other staple items for the Our Community Fridge - Monkton Heathfield - look how much has been donated! If any families in our community can specifically benefit from a food pack, please contact Community Clerk Kate [email protected]

06/12/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🤝💬Agenda the latest Parish Council Meeting
🌳Maidenbrook Country Park and the Somerset Wood update
💦Wessex Water 2025 Drop In sessions at Taunton Library
♻️Recent Community Share event is a great success!

29/11/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🤝💬Minutes from the latest Parish Council Meeting
👂How to speak to a West Monkton Parish Councillor/ Clerk
👂Country Park Events 2025 - survey
🎅Christmas Trailer - coming to your streets on 20th December

22/11/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🗓Parish Council - agenda and zoom link for next week's meeting
🌺Operation Tribute - Poppy of Honour
🩺New Bowel Cancer Self Referral initiative

14/11/2024

School Road Closure: 14th and 15th December: 9.30am - 3.30pm. Full details here = https://monktonmatters.co.uk/transport-travel/temporary-road-closure-ttro357429wtd-school-road

13/11/2024

Here are the minutes from the latest Parish Council Meetinghttps://westmonktonparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/minutes22ndOct24adoptedredacted.pdf

13/11/2024

Reminder: the Slinky service is a great alternative if you can’t catch the bus https://monktonmatters.co.uk/community/reminder-slinky-service-is-a-great-alternative-if-you-cant-catch-the-bus Demand responsive transport is a bookable, flexible service which residents can use if there is no public transport alternative or if they have a disability/mobility issue which prevents them using the bus.

All users need to do is register online to start using the Slinky bus to get to the shops, to visit friends and family, get to college or social clubs, or access medical appointments. The service is available to all eligible passengers which could include parents with young children, teenagers, students, the elderly, the retired and people with disabilities.

08/11/2024

Read all about the latest from our local community! Find out all the details you need to know 🌐https://monktonmatters.co.uk/
🚌 Slinky Bus Update and how to apply for a pass
⚠️Road Closure - upcoming for Lyngford Lane
🗓Parish Council - agenda and zoom link for next week's meeting
📜Village News - new edition now online