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Somerset West and Taunton Council Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation

The Strategy Team are currently working on the Issues and Options document for the newly formed Somerset West and Taunton Council (excluding the Exmoor National Park area). The consultation will take place from Monday 13th January to Monday 16th March 2020. The consultation is available via this link: https://yoursay.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/

We are also inviting comments on two documents which are needed to support and evidence the Local Plan: the Sustainability Appraisal; and the Habitats Regulations Assessment.

This is the first consultation stage in the Local Plan process. The document looks at the key issues and draft objectives for the Local Plan, particularly around climate change and development needs over the next 20 years. Views from local communities and businesses are important in helping to shape Somerset West and Taunton and we would really appreciate your help in engaging with your areas.

The documents are available to view at the following inspection points:

Deane House
West Somerset House
Bishops Lydeard Community Library
Dulverton Library
Minehead Library
Nether Stowey Community Library
North Petherton Community Library
Porlock Community Library
Priorswood Community Library
Taunton Library
Watchet Community Library
Wellington Library
Williton Library
Wiveliscombe Community Library

We will also be visiting these venues, where you can find out more and ask questions:

• Wellington, Quaker Meeting House – 21 January, 10am to 3pm
• Williton, West Somerset House – 30 January, 2pm to 7pm
• Taunton, the Orchard Shopping Centre – 6 February, 10am to 3pm
• Minehead, Methodist Church – 10 February, 2pm to 7pm
• Watchet, The Sanctuary – 11 February, 10am to 3pm
• Wiveliscombe, Community Centre – 20 February, 10am to 3pm
• Taunton, Deane House – 27 February, 2pm to 7pm