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Somerset Housing Advice Team 21 July 2010 The latest edition of the Somerset Housing Advice Team and Housing Benefit summer newsletter can be downloaded by clicking here.
The Great Crane Project 07 July 2010 This is a project that aims to re-establish a population of Great Cranes in the Levels and Moors, and enrich the Somerset landscape in an inspirational way. Further details can be read by downloading the latest newsletter - 'The Somerset Chronicle' - click here. A link to The Great Crane Project website has been added in the Useful Links page here.
New Parish Councillor 16 June 2010 The Parish Council has co-opted a new Councillor to fill the vacant position. Dr Sue Passmore has been invited to be a Parish Councillor, and has agreed to serve. The Parish Council has also co-opted as a non councillor member Mr Peter Ormerod to serve as a member of the Highways Advisory Group.
Hinkley C & The National Grid Pylons - Update 11 June 2010 Compton Bishop Parish Council continues its involvement in the planning application for the Hinkley C nuclear reactors and also the National Grid consultation for connections from Hinkley C to Seabank. Your Parish Council was invited to a meeting with the Infrastructure Planning Committee (IPC), the National Grid (NG), local councils and action groups. The IPC received a clear message about the unsatisfactory consultation process which NG has been engaged in. We were asked to present our views in writing to the IPC, and a copy of the response can be viewed here - (see attached document).
Affordable Housing Event 03 June 2010
INVITATION TO THE
SEDGEMOOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN DAY
Sedgemoor District Council is running an Affordable Housing Open Day at the Regional Rural Business Centre [Junction 24 Ltd – next to Wisemans Dairy] TA6 6DF just off junction 24 of the M5 motorway on Thursday 15 July 2010. This venue hosted last year’s very successful event and offers easy access and ample free parking. After the success of the last 3 years events, this year’s event is expected to attract an increased number of visitors, especially from 1st time buyers hoping to get their foot on the property ladder.
This FREE event opens to the public between 4.00 pm – 7.30 pm.
There will be something for everyone, from 1st time buyer initiatives to advice and guidance on how to register for affordable housing. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with a range of local experts including estate agents, house builders and contractors, housing associations, solicitors, financial advisors and representatives from the Council’s Services.
The open day will give visitors the chance to register for affordable housing, gain information on the Choice Based Lettings system, find out about a range of affordable housing products including the governments new HomeBuy product aimed at first time buyers and also obtain information about where new homes are proposed.
The Council is exploring ways of improving the quantity of affordable housing across the district and welcomes enquiries from Landowners with plots of land for potential development, especially in the rural locations of North Petherton, Othery, and Cannington. The event is also an opportunity for employers and businesses to tell the Council about its employee’s housing requirements both now and into the future.
This is a chance not to be missed, whether you wish to own your own home, rent socially or privately, or move to supported accommodation.
The lack of truly affordable housing for Sedgemoor residents continues to be in the spotlight locally, although Sedgemoor delivered just over 200 units last year, we would like to deliver more.
For further information please see our affordable housing web page at www.sedgemoor.gov.uk or contact the Council’s Affordable Housing Project Officer, Mary Chorley on 01278 435556 or email mary.chorley@sedgemoor.gov
Annual Parish Open Meeting Reports 09 May 2010 The reports presented at the Annual Open Meeting on Friday 23rd April may be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate report below:
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