The West of England Combined Authority will shortly be launching a six‑week public engagement exercise on the Bus Plan, running from 30 March to 10 May. The purpose of this engagement is to hear directly from both bus users and non‑bus users across the region about their experiences, expectations, and needs. The engagement will run under the heading “Next stop, better buses”.
WECA seeking feedback on all aspects of the network, including:
Accessibility of services
Safety at bus stops and on buses
Service frequency and reliability
Ticketing – from ease of purchase to ease of use
General perceptions of the current bus service provision
Once the consultation is launched the parish council will post a link to it here.
The parish council has arranged a free training session to Learn CPR and how to use a Defibrillator run by the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance on Sunday 5 October commencing 2 pm at Tunley Recreation Centre.
We are offering this session to members of our community to have the confidence and skills to deliver early life-saving interventions, as early CPR and early defibrillation can double a patient’s chances of survival.
What to Expect in the Training Session
The session is being delivered by a basic life support trained volunteer who is experienced in teaching these vital skills to businesses, organisations and community groups across Dorset and Somerset. Each session provides:
DRS-ABC Demonstration:
Danger: Ensure the area is safe for you and others.
Response: Gently squeeze the person’s shoulders and speak loudly for a response.
Shout for Help: Dial 999 for an ambulance. Put the phone on loudspeaker and follow the advice from the call handler. Use What3Words to help the find you in a rural or remote location.
Airway: Remove any visible obstructions and open the airway by tilting the head and lifting the jaw.
Breathing: Look, listen and feel for normal breathing. If breathing isn’t normal begin CPR.
CPR: Start chest compressions and fetch the nearest defibrillator.
Practical Guidance:
Participants will practice the recovery position, perform CPR and learn how to operate a defibrillator.
No need to book a place – just turn up on the day. However it would be useful to have a guide as to numbers attending so if you wish to take up this offer could you please advise Cllr Martin Robinson by email martinrobinson1188@gmail.com or ring him on 07484 768021.
BANES Council is currently working on a new local plan. A local plan is how local councils implement the national government plan for new housing and related development with respect to considerations such as design, impact on the Green Belt, sustainability, historic environment and natural environment amongst others.
The BANES Local Plan consultation will be about possible sites for new houses and new planning policies along with amendments to current planning polices.
BANES consultation will be in the autumn of this year. The parish council will be responding to this consultation but wanted to inform parishioners of aspects of this plan that you may also wish to respond to by taking part in the consultation yourself.
Possible sites for new houses.
Possible changes to the existing planning policy relating to the Somersetshire Coal Canal called policy HD/SCCW Somersetshire Coal Canal and the Wansdyke.
Policy HD/SCCW Somersetshire Coal Canal and the Wansdyke
As parts of the parish in Dunkerton, Withyditch and Tunley are on the route of the Somersetshire Coal Canal the parish council would like to inform you that BANES will be consulting on 2 possible versions of this existing policy.
Protection of the route
Retain the existing policy which aims to prevent further loss of the route from building development.
Or
Restoration/Creation
Amend the existing policy option so that it supports restoration/creation of the route (by the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society) with the creation of a new buffer route, and consideration of the deletion of routes already lost to development. Any restoration works would require the agreement of landowners before any works take place.
If you live close to the historic route of the Somersetshire Coal Canal, these options to varying degrees may limit or inhibit development you may have in mind for your property, so it is important you are aware of them and, through the consultation, express your preferences.
If you have any questions relating to this please contact our planning leads Cllrs Martin Robinson and Hannah Willert or the clerk.
Parish Council Contact
Telephone
E Mail
Cllr Robinson
07484 768021
martinrobinson1188@gmail.com
Cllr Willert
07971 001202
hannahwillertcouncil@gmail.com
Clerk Kathryn Manchee
01761 411305
Clerk.dunkerton@googlemail.com
The BANES Local Plan can be viewed on the BANES website at
Dunkerton · Tunley · Withyditch 