The purpose of this publication is to provide you with the latest news stories from the Council, plus updates from the service areas, and from our partners.
The briefings also feature COVID guidance, and information about local networks, groups, grants and funding opportunities. There’s business and health updates too, which we hope you’ll find useful.
Healthy Somerset information http://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/
Information and Support
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapsef00b3
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
As of today, Street Parish Council have closed Merriman Park’s play equipment and Street’s Skate Park until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The move is in support of the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England over the need for ‘social distancing’.
People are being urged to avoid gatherings in public spaces, with pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and other venues currently closed.
The advice is for people to keep at least 2m apart to make it more difficult for the virus to spread, and to help protect those at risk.
Keep safe and thank you for your cooperation.
Guidance about maintaining educational provision for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision
How to stay active while you’re at home https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home?utm_source=Scheme+coordinators+Autumn+2017&utm_campaign=85fa44788b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd65075e71-85fa44788b-421971749
We are now looking for volunteers who would like to help with the following:
Delivering the leaflets below to all houses in Street over the next few days.
Making friendly phone calls to members of our community who are feeling lonely or worried.
Helping with shopping and delivery of medicines.
If this is could be you please ring one of the numbers on the leaflet. #SupportingStreet
England is subject to National lockdown ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions.
This means you can stay open if your business provides essential goods and services, but you must close if you do not.
More information is available on the government please click on the link below.
The Coronavirus Helpline remains open over the festive season. It’s there to provide help for anyone in Somerset who may need additional support.
Residents are reminded they can call 0300 790 6275 if they need any help themselves or are concerned about relatives or neighbours. Lines are open seven days a week between 8am and 6pm.
Our services will be closed for the statutory Bank Holidays over the festive season. But you can still access information on https://www.somerset.gov.uk/
SCC Opening times https://www.somerset.gov.uk/contact-us/christmas-opening-hours/
Street Parish Council January 2021 meeting dates please click on the link below
Please click on the link below for more information.
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 that a vacancy exists for the office of Parish Councillor in the South Ward. The vacancy will be filled by Street Parish Council at the meeting to be held on 19th January, 2021.
Suitably qualified persons are invited to contact the Parish Clerk – Mrs. L.A. Ruff via phone 07539 414205 or email: street.parish@street-pc.gov.uk to obtain a form to be completed so that they can be considered for co-option to the Council.
L.A. Ruff
Parish Clerk
8th December, 2020
Somerset County Council has enlisted the help of former BBC television journalist Clinton Rogers for a new weekly series of informative Covid Catch Up videos.
The former BBC Points West correspondent will front the new series which aims to help people understand how Covid-19 is affecting Somerset, and what we can all be doing to help beat the virus. Please click on the link for further information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8AHBMJWut4&feature=youtu.be
A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM WITH REMOTE ATTENDANCE ON TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2020 AT *6:15PM (PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 6.10 PM)
*PLEASE NOTE IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS THE MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT 6:00PM (PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 5.55PM) CONFIRMATION OF THE START TIME OF THE PLANNING MEETING CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING STREET PARISH COUNCIL ON 07927 556387 FROM 3RD DECEMBER, 2020.
A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM WITH REMOTE ATTENDANCE ON TUESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7 PM
(PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 6.55 PM)
IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OR PRESS WISH TO ASK A QUESTION AT ANY MEETING THEY SHOULD EMAIL THE PARISH CLERK
street.parish@street-pc.gov.uk AT LEAST 24 HRS BEFORE THE MEETING DATE – DETAILS ABOVE, TO RECEIVE ACCESS INFORMATION.
MEETINGS WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE COUNCIL’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwCtXUydITXA9OpDqQfvIA/videos
AGENDAS AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNCIL’S WEBSITE www.street-pc.gov.uk
L.A. Ruff
Parish Clerk
30.11.2020
A MEETING OF THE POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM WITH REMOTE ATTENDANCE ON TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2020 AT 6:00 PM TO DISCUSS THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE AND PRECEPT FOR 2021/22
A MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM WITH REMOTE ATTENDANCE ON TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2020 AT *6:30PM (PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 6.25 PM)
*PLEASE NOTE IF THERE ARE NUMEROUS PLANNING APPLICATIONS THE MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT 6:00PM (PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 5.55PM) CONFIRMATION OF THE START TIME OF THE PLANNING MEETING CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING STREET PARISH COUNCIL ON 07927 556387 FROM 12TH NOVEMBER, 2020.
A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM WITH REMOTE ATTENDANCE ON TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2020 AT 7 PM
(PUBLIC QUESTION TIME AT 6.55 PM)
IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OR PRESS WISH TO ASK A QUESTION AT ANY MEETING THEY SHOULD EMAIL THE PARISH CLERK AT LEAST 24 HRS BEFORE THE MEETING DATE – DETAILS ABOVE, TO RECEIVE ACCESS INFORMATION.
MEETINGS WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE COUNCIL’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwCtXUydITXA9OpDqQfvIA/videos
AGENDAS AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNCIL’S WEBSITE
Opening this brand new play area is the culmination of months and years of planning by the Merriman Park Group and Street Parish Council. Ever since the first plans were drawn up for our ‘new’ park, we have wanted to renew the play equipment. So this is a joy! We hope that children and families will enjoy it for many years to come. I am grateful to all those who have made this happen. Have lots of fun everyone – Cllr. Claire Axten. Street Parish Council
The Parish Council has owned Merriman Park for the past 6 years. We are fortunate, that the park is centrally located which means its within easy reach for most families. Play parks are so important for children and families, they are a free outdoor activity, a place to socialise and have fun. With all that is happening in our current climate, we must still find reasons to have amusement and enjoyment. Hence the reason for this important investment. – Cllr. Andy Leafe. Chair of Street Parish Council.
