Newsletter January 2021

With our objection to the plans at the Greencore site in and being considered at Mendip, we are now looking ahead to winter by checking and refilling the grit bins as well as organising the now traditional Christmas tree in church square. Unfortunately, the lockdown means there will be no carols sung or mince pies eaten at switch on this year, but we hope it can be a bright beacon for better times to come.

It is also the time to start thinking about next year’s budget, and the council’s priorities. We have had a one-off grant from Mendip because of the covid crisis, and we have ring fenced some of that for better signage to reduce (stop?) the amount of lost HGV’s turning in the village. What else are the villages priorities? We would like any suggestion that would benefit the community. We have noted that the skatepark at Weston town is showing its age. Should replacing it be a priority, or should the money go elsewhere? Please let us know your thoughts, either to myself, rob.reed@evercreech-pc.gov.uk or the clerk, clerk@evercreech-pc.gov.uk

If you want to know more about the workings of the council, let me point you towards our website, www.evercreech-pc.gov.uk which details parish services and village history as well as the zoom code for council meetings, which continue on the first Tuesday of the month.

May I wish all residents a happy Christmas and prosperous new year and give all our thanks for help provided when asked for.

Rob Reed

Chair – Evercreech Parish Council