01 September 2026People's Emergency Briefing
The People's Emergency Briefing is a 50-minute documentary issuing a stark warning about the dangers the UK faces from climate and nature breakdown and the risks communities like ours face in terms of food security, extreme weather, health, the economy and national security. The film is the work of ten UK experts and was first screened in November 2025 to an audience of MPs, Peers, business leaders, faith leaders and VIPs.
There is due to be a screening of the film on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at St Paul's Junior School, Shepton Mallet from 7:00pm until 9:15pm.
It has a 16+ guideline.
The link for tickets is https://www.tickettailor.com/
21 August 2026Fireworks
Crossways will be having fireworks on 3rd September 2026 after sunset (approximately between 21:30 and 22:30)
21 August 2026Temporary Road Closures
Temporary Road Closure: Woodlands Road To Stockbridge Lane, West Pennard
Reference: EA23,24/0326 - SD001402,403 - Woodlands Rd SD
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Woodlands Road To Stockbridge Lane, West Pennard for approximately 2173 metres, which will commence on 11th September 2026 and is expected to last until 17th September 2026 (between 19:00 to 05.00hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased prep works, surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways, their works reference is LG018SD001402-03-SD-03.
The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a notification will be sent for these.
For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EA23,24/0326 - SD001402,403 - Woodlands Rd SD.
A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network.
https://one.network/
Temporary Road Closure: East Compton Road, Pilton
Reference: EA14/0326 - SD001393 - East Compton Road - STUDS
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at East Compton Road, Pilton for approximately 2515 metres, which will commence on 13th September 2026 and is expected to last until 18th September 2026 (between 19:00 to 05.00hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased work including surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways. Solid diamond symbolization will be used on the diversion route, their works reference is LG018SD001393-STUDS-03.
The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a notification will be sent for these.
For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EA14/0326 - SD001393 -East Compton Road - STUDS.
A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network.
https://one.network/
Temporary Road Closure: Stockbridge Lane To Steanbow, Pilton, West Pennard
Reference: EA36,37/0326 - SD001418,419 - Stockbridge Lane - S
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Stockbridge Lane To Steanbow, Pilton, West Pennard for approximately 2171 metres, which will commence on 13th September 2026 and is expected to last until 19th September 2026 (between 19:00 to 05.00hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased prep works, surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways, their works reference is LG018SD001418--19-SD-04.
The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a notification will be sent for these.
For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EA36,37/0326 - SD001418,419 - Stockbridge Lane - S.
A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network.
https://one.network/
Temporary Road Closure: EA38/0326 - SD001420 - Steambow & Park Hill - SD
Reference: EA38/0326 - SD001420 - Steambow & Park Hill - SD
Please be aware that we have received notification of a temporary road closure at Steanbow, Pilton for approximately 253 metres, which will commence on 14th September 2026 and is expected to last until 19th September 2026 (between 19:00 to 05.00hrs). These works are for Kiely Bros to carry out phased prep works, surface dressing, application of Kiely Lock and associated works such as stud removal/renewal and lining works on behalf of Somerset Highways, their works reference is LG018SD001420-SD2-03.
The road will be reopened when no works are taking place. Signage will be placed on site. There may be a need for additional closures at a later date and if so, a notification will be sent for these.
For any further information about this closure please contact Kiely Bros on 0121 772 3800 quoting reference: EA38/0326 - SD001420 - Steambow & Park Hill - SD.
A map of the affected area (in red), together with the recommended diversion route (in purple) is shown below, along with the link to One.Network.
https://one.network/
Temporary Road Closure: ttro455952E - Godney Road, Godney
Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?
The order becomes effective on 09th September 2026 and will remain in force for eighteen months.
The works are expected to commence on 15th September 2026 and last for 10 hours (08:00 - 18:00) to enable Morrison Telecom Services Ltd to replace poles on behalf of Openreach.
The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.
For any further information about this closure please contact Barr Engineering Services on 0794 462 5140, quoting reference: ttro455952E.
Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, please visit www.one.network.