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25/02/2010 Town Bailiff needed New
Please note that the Town Council is looking for a new bailiff due to our current one having moved away from Axbridge. Great thanks go to James McKay for his sterling work at ceremonial occasions over the years!
If you are interested in becoming bailiff, click here for more information. Applications must be received by 12th April.
25/02/2010 February Oyez New
Here is the latest February Oyez. Any questions about receiving copies to Paul Passey on 01934 733373.
25/02/2010 Grass cutting contract New
Please note that the Town Council is inviting tenders for the regular cutting of the grass on the Furlong and at the cemetery.
If you are interested, click here for more information. Tenders must be received by 12th March.
22/02/2010 Fairtrade Fortnight
Axbridge has been a Fairtrade Town since 2007, one of many in Somerset. Fairtrade and its support for farmers and producers abroad is seen as going hand in hand with our support for our own local farmers and Somerset produce. This is one reason why the Fairtrade stall fits so well into the monthly Farmers Market.
On Monday, 22nd February, Fairtrade Fortnight represents a time when Axbridge and its residents and businesses can renew their commitment to use Fairtrade Products. With the enthusiastic support of our Co-op Store and the Co-operative Group a number of events are taking place ranging from Fairtrade Cake-making in the School to a Fairtrade Wine Tasting at the Oak House Hotel on Thursday, 3rd March. More details will follow nearer the date.
04/01/2010 The Axbridge Streets and Parking Improvement Plan
The Axbridge Action Group commissioned a "Streets and Parking Improvement Plan for Axbridge" from Haire Landscape Consultants in October 2008. The Group asked for the support of the Town Council to trial certain of the elements of the plan, and the Town Council suggested that the necessary support of the Town Trust be gained before any decisions were made. This is now being sought, and the in the meantime, a copy of the final report is available to view here.
The improvements being proposed by the Action Group for implementation relate to a) the creation of a pedestrian only area in front of Co-op and the Museum for a trial period, b) the creation of a number of traffic-calming “gateways” in the main through route for a trial period, and c) the extension of the paving of the Square along Meadow Street towards the car-park.
When the view of the Town Trust is known, the proposals will be discussed by the Town Council, so if it's close to your heart, keep an eye on the agendas for the next meetings, which you can always find in the Council pages here, and come along to have your say!
04/01/2010 New Business in Axbridge
We are delighted to add Phil Brown Garden & Landscape Design to our Local Business Directory.
26/11/2009 Recycling point
Axbridge Chemist is now collecting household batteries, ink cartridges, spectacles and mobile phones – items not dealt with at present by kerbside collections. These will then be taken to the main recycling depot in Cheddar (thanks to SANE).
18/10/2009 Tai Chi
If you are over 50 and interested in keeping healthy and fit, please come along to the Town Hall on a Tuesday from 2-3pm.
This Tai Chi class is in need of new members to keep it viable, and we are concerned that this valuable asset should not be lost. It is subsidised by Age Concern, and provides a superb way of getting or maintaining a level of fitness and wellbeing. It is a beginners' session, and ALL levels of fitness are welcome. It only costs £2.20 per session.
The instructor is Cheryl Mountford. For further details please contact Di Ramsay 0845 643 4703, or Cheryl on 01278 781544 / 07840 350334.
18/09/2009 PCSO
We have been informed that Sam Haydon, our recently-appointed Police Community Support Officer, is expecting a baby: congratulations to her! Needless to say, they don't like expectant mothers to be in the front-line when it comes to police duty, so Axbridge will now be covered by Susan Venn-Adams, who used to be our PCSO before Sam.
She will be carrying on the regular Beat Surgery in the Town Hall when the Farmers' Market is on (1st Saturday of the month) from 9:00 until 13:00, where you can come along to ask questions or raise issues in person.
Susan can be contacted through the Avon & Somerset Police website.
18/09/2009 RNLI events
The Winscombe and district RNLI have published this calendar of local events for your delight and enjoyment.
18/09/2009 Royal British Legion
Find out more about the Royal British Legion Axbridge Branch here. Also on the Clubs and Organisations page.
26/08/2009 MEADOW STREET CAR PARK
We now own Meadow Street car park! For the next 18 months at least it will continue to be run by Sedgemoor District Council as it always has been. During that time the Town Council will be deciding how best to run the car park after that time, making the most of this asset for the community. Thanks go to all those involved for so many months in tying down the details - dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s in the sale.
07/06/2009 Reservoir Swimming Danger
Bristol Water have issued a very strong warning about the dangers of swimming in the "rez". Recently there were a couple of incidents where groups swam and caused a lot of damage to and around the yacht club. Aside from issuing warnings, liaising with the police, posting warning signs and sending as many security patrols around as they can, there is a limit to what they can do to resolve this. Unless the situation improves soon, though, and the community helps us to control the problem, they will have to consider simply closing the reservoir access at certain times other than to authorised users. This is the last thing they would want to do but they cannot simply wait for a fatality there.
17/05/2009 New Mayor
Last Monday saw the election of the new Mayor of Axbridge Jennifer Trotman and Deputy Mayor Jeremy Gall.
26/04/2009 Reservoir
Bristol Water has published more information in connection with the planned new reservoir: there is now a summary of a meeting with the Town Council, a Water Resource Plan, and the Final Business Plan Part A.
There are also these links to news items, the second of which has changed since last notifying you:
http://www.bristol-water.co.uk/news/mainNews.asp?newsID=418
http://www.bristol-water.co.uk/news/mainNews.asp?newsID=387
As you will see, it's early days yet to give any concrete details, but Bristol Water appear to be as open as they can.
08/03/2009 Axbridge Pageant website
The organisers of Axbridge Pageant 2010 have a website to keep you up to date: axbridgepageant.org.uk.
22/2/2009 Youth Shelter on the Furlong
You will no doubt have noticed the new youth shelter finally in place on the Furlong. This project was started quite a while ago in response to a request from young people in the town, and we would encourage all those using it to bear this in mind: it's your shelter, so look after it!
we hope to be adding a few final touches over the coming weeks: lighting and a solid base are being considered. It's been a bit muddy recently around there, but then again, where hasn't?
14/11/2008 Annual Report
The Town Council has published its Annual Report. You will receive a summary version of this through your door before long. Documents like this can always be found on the Town Council pages.
23/03/2007 Conservation Area Planning Guidance
Sedgemoor District Council has published a leaflet covering issues like planning consent for work on buildings within the conservation area. Living in a Conservation Area A Guide for Owners and Occupiers is here to look at or print.
We also still have the General Advice on Commenting on Planning Applications mentioned previously. Both are also available on the Local Gov't & Services section.
27/02/2007 Townsend Junction
Everyone must be aware by now how dangerous the junction of Townsend and the slip road is. Unfortunately those responsible for the safety of our roads don't agree, and as a result, we are asking for details of any accidents or near-misses from now on. We will log all the details we receive, and hopefully be able to build a case which must be answered by improved safety measures at the junction.
Please log details of any accidents you are involved in or any near-misses you have with the Town Council, either by using the new Townsend Feedback Form, or by writing to the clerk (see the Contact Us page).
Information should preferably include date, time of day, your precise location and that of the other vehicle(s), weather conditions, estimated speeds, and whatever else you think may help us build a better picture.
21/02/2006 Guidance on Commenting on Planning Applications
Sedgemoor District Council has issued guidance on how to comment effectively on planning applications. For more details see the Local Gov't & Services section or click here directly.
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