Agenda item
Reports from members
Minutes:
Councillor Sylvia Seal informed members of a Loneliness event taking place on Monday 10th October 2016 aimed at the risk of loneliness in the elderly population of Somerset. The Assistant Director explained the idea of the event aimed to identify practical ways to address the issues and provide support in our communities. She clarified it was single event to be held at the Haselbury Mill and sponsored by the Somerset Community Foundation although hoped it would trigger further programmes of activities in the future.
Councillor Sue Steele informed members that for information purposes frequent bulletins from Musgrove Park Hospital would be included with the District Executive Agenda.
Stephen Page highlighted to members the road safety issues in rural areas with regard to tractor speed, mud on the road, lights etc. raised with the Police Authority, National Farmers Unions and SCC Highways.
