M5 Junction 25 Improvement Scheme Project Bulletin: January 2021
From 18 January 2021, all A358 traffic will need to use the new Nexus Link Road to access Taunton, the Junction 25 Roundabout and when heading towards Henlade/Ilminster direction. From this point onwards the old section of the A358 between the Park & Ride (P&R) and Junction 25 Roundabout will be closed until the project is complete, at which point it will reopen to eastbound traffic only. Link...
Parish Council Agenda 6/1/2021
Planning, Neighbourhood plan, Councillors Reports, Financial matters, etc.
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Parish Council Minutes December 2020
Planning, Highways and Footpaths, Recreational Ground, Neighbourhood plan, Clerk's report, Chairman's report, Money matters...
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News Letter January 2021
Monthly draw winners, Carpet Bowls Club, Jumble Sale, Bingo, Health Walks, Artists in TexStyles, Friendshop club, Book club, Parish council and local adverts.
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Project Newsletter: November 2020
Toneway/J25 Gyratory
During the next few weeks, we will be continuing to install the traffic signal equipment, the dressing of the verges and reprofiling to suit the agreed plans.
Survey for Adult Exercise/ Fitness Equipment for Ruishton Playing Field
The Parish Council are considering purchasing some Low Level Fitness Equipment to be installed in Ruishton Playing Field which will be aimed at the 14 - adult age group. It will be suitable for all people wishing to improve their fitness levels and will compliment the rest of the Play Equipment and extend the playing field use to everyone regardless of age.
Local Plan Issues and Options Document
The first stage was the Issues and Options document. The document looks at key issues for our area and suggests ways we can address these. The issues we are looking at include how to plan for the places and spaces we live and work in; community services, shops, transport and infrastructure; our wildlife and landscapes; and the climate emergency.
Link to map of Ruishton and Henlade
Link to Local Plan review 2040
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VACANCY ON RUISHTON & THORNFALCON PARISH COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 87 of the Local Government Act 1972 that a vacancy has occurred in Ruishton Ward in Ruishton & Thornfalcon Parish. Link...
October 2020
Meet your local Police Community Support Officers for Taunton East
If you have any queries, the team can be contacted at: [email protected]
Scarecrows from the annual Ruishton Flower Show's Scarecrow Trail
Despite having to cancel this year's Ruishton Flower Show the committee decided to go ahead with the annual Scarecrow Trail to help bring the community together and raise smiles all round. The Trail was held from Sunday 12th to Friday 17th July and the fine weather ensured that all of the scarecrows maintained their "good looks". The "No Theme" theme this year allowed ...Link
Ruishton Weather
Ruishton has it's own Weather Station site ITAUNT13. The weather monitor is based in the village and measures a number of weather related values, such as temperatures, dew point, wind etc.
This is a great site and I'm sure it will be a great place to get data for a school science project.
A VISION FOR RUISHTON & THORNFALCON PARISH
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