Possible industrial action for Somerset’s waste collections Somerset Council’s waste services are preparing for planned industrial action by some of the county’s waste collection crews. The council was informed this week that members of the Unite union intend to start industrial action on Wednesday 12th July. Talks continue to resolve the dispute, but contingency planning … Continue reading Refuse/Recycling Collection Strikes

There will be another service of sung Evensong at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Sunday, 9th July at 6pm. Last month, I told everyone that Evensong is usually sung in cathedrals and abbeys. I was lucky enough to be invited to Wells Cathedral at the end of June to hear Evensong sung by the … Continue reading Sung Evensong

Take on the challenge to go single-use plastic free this July Somerset Council is backing the movement to go single-use plastic free and asking residents to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Last year Somerset households recycled close to 6,500 tonnes of plastic, which equates to roughly 29 lorry loads a month. Plastic … Continue reading Go Plastic Free!

The shop is now set up to take orders for Stuart Lowen’s quality meats. We have an extensive list of his range of products, and customer order forms. Orders can be taken up until 1 pm on Wednesday, with pick-up from the shop on Friday morning, giving you plenty of time to plan your weekend … Continue reading Keeping It Local

Volunteers at the Food Cupboard are extremely grateful to the villagers of Wootton Courtenay for all their donations. Please continue to give generously via the Villagers' Stores collection point. Click here to read the West Somerset Food Cupboard's July Newsletter. Barbara O'Keefe

Click here to read a statement from John Ebsary, Area Forester Exmoor & Quantocks, Forestry England, regarding tree felling on Wootton Ridge adjacent to the Oway in the bird nesting season. This statement was made in response to questions put by Timberscombe Parish Council.

I have just found out that there is a cycling event going through Wootton Courtenay today (Sunday 2nd July). Please be aware that cyclists will be travelling quite swiftly through the village. I don't know exactly what time this will be. Roz Griffin

Local PCSOs Linda and Michelle have been out and about a lot recently. Find out what they've been up to in the latest update from Exmoor Police here.