Newsletter October 2020

It was a pleasure to return to the village hall for our monthly meeting after having to resort to remote internet meetings for the last couple of months due to coronavirus restrictions. Following guidance social distancing was followed, as well as face coverings being worn, but with thanks to the village hall for allowing us to use their PA equipment, it was a small step back to normality.

Guidance has also allowed us to reopen the playground, albeit that it comes with a warning that we cannot regularly sanitize the equipment, so users are responsible for their own precautions. However, it was a delight to see it being used over the summer holidays, and I’m sure relief for both children and parents alike!

We are continuing to roll out a maintenance programme, following the update of our asset register, which means the refurbishment of all the seats in the village should be completed this summer, and following a tree survey, any works recommended for trees should commence after the nesting season ends on September the first.

The village bier, with was which was so expertly restored by prisoners at Shepton Mallet prison will be returning there after a request from the prison to put it on display. This also ensures its future security and safety, so thanks to the prison and the members of the public who brought it to their attention.

The Greencore site remains a major concern, with reports of vandalism and nuisance. The PC decided to support the efforts of our district councillor in getting the owner to provide more robust security on site, and will write to the owners to request just that. We will also compile a list of complaints and incidents as evidence for the owners, so if you become aware of any, please email the clerk at clerk@evercreech-pc.gov.uk,

On a happier note, we were delighted to be offered some large historical photographs and other momentos which were rescued from the site by members of the history society. These are a quite stunning link to the history and development of the village, and we hope to be able to display these in a public place at the earliest opportunity.

Please keep safe, and the PC will be supporting the village again at our next meeting in the village hall, on Tuesday 1st September

Rob Reed

Chair, Evercreech PC