Impact Final Impact After Community Stop Description Postcode Feedback Received Review Decision and Rationale Change? Consulted On Consultation

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA24 8HS) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Allerford Car park TA24 8HS Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA24 8HN. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.2 miles rather than 1.4 miles. affect original criteria. Whilst the revised distance is under 3 miles from the nearest library it is proposed still to combine this stop In reviewing the data for this stop it was identified that the original postcode (TA7 9QG) was incorrect. The correct Ashcott Middle Street TA7 9QG Combine with the other Ashcott stop, and to explore with the Combine No change post code is TA7 9QB. The correct nearest library straight line distance is 2.96 rather than 3.01 miles. community whether the school stop (which is accessible to the public) can also be combined.

Baltonsborough Playgroup BA6 8PX Retain The stops in Baltonborough are not proposed to be Retain No change withdrawn in 2015 and the level of future usage will be kept under review. Letters were given to all those who Baltonsborough School BA6 8PX Retain Retain No change used the mobile library during the consultation period Key themes raised: Ability of users to access public transport, impact on community cohesion, ability of users to and paper copies of questionnaires were available on access the online consultation. mobiles, in library buildings and on demand. Dialogue Baltonsborough Greyhound BA6 8QN Retain Retain No change with the community on how to promote services and how to make them more sustaiable would be welcomed. No change is proposed. Baltonsborough Southwood BA6 8PG Retain Retain No change

Both stops in Berrow are less than 2 miles from Burnham on Sea library and together have less than 10 registered Berrow Church House Road TA8 2NG Withdraw users. Berrow is served by public and community Withdraw No change transport ( community transport and Sedgemoor Slinky available to both stops. First 21, Hatch Key themes raised: Possibility of combining rather than losing the stops and the ability of vulnerable users to access Green 113 available for Church House Road. Webberbus public transport. 76, First 21, Hatch Green 113 available for Martins Close.). Accordingly there are no identifiable grounds to grant an exception, though through engagement with the Berrow Martins Close TA8 2JX Withdraw Withdraw No change parish council and users SCC will aim to support affected users to access alternative services.

As set out in the impact assessment, equalities impacts have been considered. Alternatives are available, Key theme raised: Opposition to increased charges, impact on elderly residents and concern over stops being including public and community transport (Atwest Bicknoller Bicknoller Inn TA4 4EL Withdraw Withdraw No change withdrawn without regard to equality and diversity implications. community transport, West Slinky, Bicklifts car scheme, First 28, Webberbus 18). As such it is not proposed to grant an exception to the criteria.

On review of driver feedback, it has been decided to withdraw this stop as there are have been no users in the Blagdon Butterfield Crossroads TA3 7EB Retain Key theme raised: Private house, new owners do not require the service and will not allow access. Withdraw Change last 12 monthsw (previous users have moved) and access to the stop has been withdrawn by the landowner.

SCC understand that SAT community trransport and the & Wellington Slinky are available as well as other potential alternatives that may be suitable for this Bradford on Tone Regent Street TA4 1HB Withdraw Key theme raised: Impact of another proposal to withdraw public transport from the community. comunity, especially given the low usage of the mobile Withdraw No change library stop (8 visits to the mobile library in total in 2013/14). Accordingly no exception is proposed and users will be supported to access alternative services. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA22 9LA) was incorrect. The The Meadows TA22 9LA Retain affect original criteria and the stop will still be retained Retain No change correct postcode is TA22 9LD. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.5 miles rather than 4.15 miles. and future use reviewed.

Brent Knoll Brent Street no. 137 TA9 4BB Withdraw Combine Change

Brent Knoll Burton Row TA9 4BX Withdraw Whilst public and community transport are available for Combine Change Brent Knoll (Sedgmoor Community Transport, Sedgemoor Brent Knoll East Ride TA9 4EA Withdraw Combine Change Slinky and First 102 available to all stops. Webberbus 76 Brent Knoll Ham Farm TA9 4EJ Withdraw available to Lympsham Road and Red Cow) as part of Combine Change reviewing all those commuities between 2 and 3 miles Lympsham Road Brent Knoll TA9 4BY Withdraw Key theme raised: Impact of another proposal to withdraw public transport from the community. from a library building with high average usage (196 visits Combine Change Junction in 2013/14 in Brent Knoll) it is proposed to grant an Brent Knoll Old Post Office TA9 4DT Withdraw exception and to combine all the Brent Knoll stops to one Combine Change stop, location to be based on engagement with the Brent Knoll Post Office TA9 4DT Withdraw Combine Change community and users. Brent Knoll Red Cow TA9 4BE Withdraw Combine Change

Brent Knoll Shrub Farm TA9 4BX Withdraw Combine Change

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA6 4TS) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Kingsdown TA6 4TS Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA6 4FP. The revised distance to the nearest library is 0.3 miles rather than 1.37 miles. affect original criteria.

Broadway Brookside TA19 9RS Withdraw Whilst the postcode amendments do not affect original Withdraw No change In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for Brookside (TA19 9RS) was incorrect. The criteria, as part of reviewing whether school stops could correct postcode is TA19 9RT. The revised distance to the nearest library is still 2.5 miles. In reviewing the data it was be used by the community it was identified that the stop Broadway Memorial TA19 9RB Withdraw Withdraw No change identified that the postcode originally given for Stoford Place (TA19 9RA) was incorrect. The correct postcode is TA19 at Neroche Promary School could be used by the 9RZ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.23 miles rather than 2.79 miles. community. It is therefore proposed to combine the Broadway Stoford Place TA19 9RA Withdraw Broadway stops. Withdraw No change

Broadway Neroche Primary School TA19 9RG Retain Retain No change

Feedback from drivers suggests no one has used this stop for the last 6 months. SCC plans to engage with the local Buckland St Mary Channings TA19 9LN Retain Key theme raised: No recent users Retain No change community in order to better understand their future needs and whether this stop is still needed.

The existing conclusion is to retain this stop and this remains unchanged. However, on reviewing the data it was identified that this was a sheltered housing stop, and Carhampton Carantoc Place TA24 6NE Retain In reviewing the data it was identified that Carantoc Place is a Sheltered Housing stop Retain No change we will explore with the users of the service whether the Home Library Service might provide a more suitable service.. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA7 9ED) was incorrect. The affect original criteria and the three stops currently in Chilton Polden Goose Lane TA7 9ED Combine Combine No change correct postcode is TA7 9EB. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.9 miles rather than 5.04 miles. Chilton Polden will be combined into 1 stop following engagement with users and the community.

As community transport is available (SSVCA Community transport available. Nippylink N6 and Nippylink N8 Slinky available) no exception is proposed to be made. However, it is proposed to retain the stop in Norton sub Chiselborough Village Hall TA14 6TR Withdraw Key themes raised: Lack of public transport, impact on community cohesion (book club) and personal mobility issues. Withdraw No change Hambdon due to the high level of use combiend with its distance from the nearest library. The community will be supported to access alternatives. The book club may wish to bid for a one-off grant.

Combwich Council Houses TA5 2PR Combine Combine No change It is currently proposed to retain the stop at Otterhampton School and to combine the other stops in Combwich Harbour TA5 2QU Combine Combwich to one stop. SCC understands that the school Combine No change stop is not accessible to the community currently. Key themes raised: Vulnerable residents with mobility issues, significant reduction in the number of stops, impact on Recognising the concerns that have been raised about community cohesion, pedestrian access to the remaining stop (Hinkley traffic) and ability of elderly residents to the impact that Hinkley related traffic may have on safe access online services. access to a single combined stop (in addition to the school stop), SCC proposes to engage with affected users and the community to consider whether two other stops may be necessary to mitigate the issues raised. It is currently proposed to retain the stop at Otterhampton School and to combine the other stops in Combwich to one stop. SCC understands that the school stop is not accessible to the community currently. Key themes raised: Vulnerable residents with mobility issues, significant reduction in the number of stops, impact on Recognising the concerns that have been raised about Combwich Village Hall TA5 2QT Combine community cohesion, pedestrian access to the remaining stop (Hinkley traffic) and ability of elderly residents to Combine No change the impact that Hinkley related traffic may have on safe access online services. access to a single combined stop (in addition to the Combwich Otterhampton School TA5 2QS Retain school stop), SCC proposes to engage with affected users Retain No change and the community to consider whether two other stops may be necessary to mitigate the issues raised. Combwich Post Office TA5 2QW Combine Combine No change

No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA7 8LQ) was incorrect. The affect original criteria and the three stops currently in Cossington The Triangle TA7 8LQ Combine Combine No change correct postcode is TA7 8JR). The revised distance to the nearest library is still 4 miles. Cossington will be combined into 1 stop following engagement with users and the community.

No grounds for an exception to be granted were found. A review of available public and community transport Key themes raised: Diverting budgets to protect mobile libraries, refusal of a previous proposal linked to the school, Cotford St Luke Near School TA4 1JD Withdraw showed that SAT community transport,Taunton and Withdraw No change lack of public transport. Wellington Slinky and Hatchgreen 23 available. Affected users will be supported to access alternatives.

No grounds for an exception to be granted were found. A review of available public and community transport Key themes raised: users will not have time to shop and visit the library in Taunton, elderly residents would struggle showed that SAT community transport, Taunton and Creech St Michael Village Hall TA3 5QQ Withdraw Withdraw No change to carry books and shopping. Wellington Slinky and First 26 to Taunton public transport were available. Affected users will be supported to access alternatives. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA5 3QP) was incorrect. The No exception is proposed to be made as the postcode Croscombe George Inn BA5 3QP Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is BA5 3QH. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.9 miles rather than 2 miles. correction does not affect the original criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA5 3QP) was incorrect. The No exception is proposed to be made as the postcode Croscombe Honeymead BA5 3QP Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is BA5 3QZ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.9 miles rather than 2 miles. correction does not affect the original criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA4 4AH) was incorrect. The No exception is proposed to be made as the postcode Crowcombe Crowcombe School TA4 4AH Retain Retain No change correct postcode is TA4 4AA. The revised distance to the nearest library is still 3.86 miles. correction does not affect the original criteria. It is proposed to engage with users at this sheltered housing stop to explore whether the Home Library Service or the Mobile Library Service provides a more Curry Rivel Parsonage Place TA10 0EW Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Parsonage Place is a Sheltered Housing stop. Retain Change appropriate service. If the mobile service is retained it may also be accessible to the current users of the Water Street stop in Curry Rivel.

It was proposed to combine this stop with Wheddon In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA24 7AG) was incorrect. The Cutcombe Cutcombe no. 2 TA24 7AG Combine Cross Car Park but the revised distance is too great. Retain Change correct postcode is TA24 7AN. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.9 miles rather than 2 miles. Therefore this stop will be retained.

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA19 0NY) was incorrect. The No exception is proposed to be made as the postcode Dowlish Wake Four Winds TA19 0NY Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA19 0NZ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.44 miles rather than 1.37 miles. correction does not affect the original criteria. Whilst no exception is proposed, as part of reviewing all Dunster Pre-school TA24 6RX Retain Retain No change Key themes raised: Increased promotion of home visits, ability of residents with mobility issues to access the stops it has been identified that the community can remaining stop, issues with travelling to , impact on community cohesion, environmental effect of access the stop at the pre-school. When engaging with residents driving to Minehead. the community and affected users this will be highlighted Dunster Park Street TA24 6SR Withdraw Withdraw No change to them.

As a sheltered housing stop it is proposed to engage with Riverside Gardens Dunster Marsh TA24 6RL Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Riverside Gardens is a Sheltered Housing stop. the 5 registered users at this stop in order to support Home Library Change (sheltered housing) them to access the Home Library Service. Key theme raised: Pedestrian access to remaining stop. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode No exception is proposed to be made. The postcode Draycott (Rodney Stoke) Barnett's Well BS27 3TE Withdraw originally given for this stop (BS27 3TE) was incorrect. The correct postcode is BS27 3TF. The revised distance to the amendment does not affect the original criteria. Affected Withdraw No change nearest library is 1.96 miles rather than 1.99 miles. users will be supported to access alternatives. It is not currently proposed to withdraw this stop, and this conclusion remains unchanged. In future the level of East Chinnock Orchardleigh BA22 9EN Retain usage of the stops will be reviwed. SCC will work with Retain No change users and East Chinnock Parish Council to explore ways to maintain the viability of the mobile service. Kye theme raised: Openess to combining existing stops. Kye theme raised: Openess to combining existing stops. It is not currently proposed to withdraw this stop, and this conclusion remains unchanged. In future the level of Weston Street + East Chinnock BA22 9EQ Retain usage of the stops will be reviwed. SCC will work with Retain No change Playgroup users and East Chinnock Parish Council to explore ways to maintain the viability of the mobile service.

A number of alternatives to the mobile library service exist (including SSVCA community transport and East Lambrook Barn Cottage TA13 5HN Withdraw Key theme raised: Lack of public transport. Nippylink N6 community transport)> Affected users will Withdraw No change be supported to access alternatives. As such no exception is proposed.

The original proposal was to combine the two stops in Evercreech as they are less than 0.3 miles apart. It is proposed to continue to apply this criteria to these 2 Evercreech Garton’s Mead BA4 6JH Combine In reviewing the data it was identified that Garton's Mead is a Sheltered Housing stop. Combine No change stops, though in engaging with the community about a combined stop we will give particular consideration to the needs of residents in sheltered housing.

It is not currently proposed to withdraw this stop, and this conclusion remains unchanged. . In future the level of usage of this stop will be reviewed. There is currently only one registered user of this stop. Future dialogue with the community (7 stops are proposed to be retained Exford Mill House Lane TA24 7NS Retain Key theme raised: Distance from nearest library. Retain No change in Exford given its spread-out nature) and affected users will seek to identify ways to continue to support access to library services - for example the Home Library Service may be a suitable service for those that cannot access a library building.

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA24 7SL) was incorrect. The Postcode amendment does not affect original criteria (to Exford Hillcrest (Simonsbath) TA24 7SL Retain Retain No change correct postcode is TA24 7SJ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 8.49 miles rather than 8.56 miles. retain stop)

Postcode amendment does not affect original criteria to combine stop (7 stops are proposed to be retained in Exford given its spread out nature). Exford Centre is now In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA24 7PR) was incorrect. The just over 1 miles from West Ley. It has become apparent Exford Exford Centre TA24 7PR Combine Combine No change correct postcode is TA24 7PU. The revised distance to the nearest library is 5.6 miles rather than 5.50 miles. that the school stop is not accessible to users from outside of the school, therefore Exford Centre to be combined with Combe Lane and West Ley to be combined with Riscombe Farm.

Fivehead Granges Close TA3 6PG Combine Combine No change It is currently proposed to combine the existing stops in Fivehead Orchard Rise TA3 6PE Combine Fivehead to one stop. It is not proposed to change this Combine No change Key theme raised: Location of combined stop conclusion. In engaging with the parish council and users Fivehead St. Martin’s Close TA3 6PW Combine the preferences already expressed for the combined stop Combine No change to be at St Martin's Close will be taken account of. Fivehead Webbers TA3 6PT Combine Combine No change

A range of alternatives are available to access library services, including Sedgemoor community transport. SCC Key themes raised: Impact on elderly residents, lack of public transport, high usage rates, application of the criteria, Goathurst Halswell House Entrance TA5 2DE Withdraw understands that the Sedgemoor Slinky (free to those Withdraw No change access to nearest library with a bus pass) also covers Goathurst. it is therefore not proposed to make an exception.

No exception to be made. Offer alternative one-off grant, Halse Rodlands TA4 3AQ Withdraw Key themes raised: Limited public transport and ability of elderly to carry books any distance Withdraw No change HDS and/or Good Neighbour scheme.

In combining the Hatch Beauchamp mobile library stop Hatch Beauchamp Beauchamp House TA3 6SG Combine Combine No change we will engage with community and users to try and and understand how best the combied stop can meet their Key theme raised: Changing date of visit. needs. Whilst we cannot guarantee to be able to serve Hatch Beauchamp on a particular day, we will endeavour to acommodate such requests if possible. In combining the Hatch Beauchamp mobile library stop we will engage with community and users to try and and understand how best the combied stop can meet their Key theme raised: Changing date of visit. needs. Whilst we cannot guarantee to be able to serve Hatch Beauchamp on a particular day, we will endeavour Hatch Beauchamp Chateau Griffin TA3 6SJ Combine to acommodate such requests if possible. Combine No change

It is not proposed to withdraw the service from Hillfarance, but to keep it the level of demand under Key themes raised: Increased promotion of Good Neighbour Scheme, ability of residents with mobility issues to Hillfarance Church TA4 1AW Retain review. Support from the community to encourage usage Retain No change access nearest library, impact on community cohesion and lack of public transport. of the service, and of other ways to accese library services, is welcomed. Postcode amendment means the stop now falls within criteria 1. However, as we consulted on retaining this In reviewing the data it was identified that the distance originally given for this stop was incorrect. The correct Hinton The Farm BA22 8BA Retain stop it is proposed to retain it and have a dialiogue with Retain No change distance to the nearest library is 2.04 miles rather than 3.58 miles. users and the community about its retention in the future. Due to the proximity (0.1 miles) of the other stop in Holcombe the proposal to combine the stops in Holcombe remains unchanged, though particular Holcombe Scotts Close BA3 5DT Combine in reviewing the data it was identified that Scotts Close is a Sheltered Housing stop. Combine No change attention will be paid to the needs of residents in sheltered housing when engaging with the community to identify the location of the combined stop.

Holford Church TA5 1RY Withdraw The comments on different alternatives have been noted, Withdraw No change Key themes raised: Ability of users to access public transport, reduced choice with the Home Library Service and however there ar no identifiable grounds on which to receptive to a grant. grant an exception. Holford The Plough Inn TA5 1RY Withdraw Withdraw No change

It is currently proposed to withdraw the service South Cheriton and retain it in Horsington due to their distance from library. They are 0.7 miles apart. Given Horsington Half Moon Inn BA8 0EF Retain Key theme raised: Location of combined stop the views expressed SCC intends to engage with users Combine Change and the parish council to identify whether it is viable to combine the stops in a way which meets community needs.

SCC understands that the school stop is not currently Ilton School TA19 9EX Retain Retain No change accessible to the community. The particular needs of those living in the Wadhams Almshouses (accounting for nearly 80% of visits in Ilton in 2013/14) and SCC will Key themes raised: Impact on elderly and disabled residents, lack of public transport and confirmation that the school Ilton Merryfield Lane TA19 9HA Withdraw discuss with affected users and the Royal Voluntary Withdraw No change stop can be used by the public Service to identify whether the mobile or the Home Delivery Service (or other alternatives such as the good neighbour scheme) provides a more suitable service for a Ilton Spurwells TA19 9HP Withdraw number of elderly and/or disabled users. Withdraw No change

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA19 9EU) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Ilton Wyndham Arms TA19 9EU Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA19 9EY). The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.01 miles rather than 1.98 miles. affect original criteria. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA11 6EH)) was incorrect. The Keinton Mandeville Chistles Lane TA11 6EH Combine affect original decision to combine the two Keinton Combine No change correct postcode is TA11 6ES. The revised distance to the nearest library is 3.93 miles rather than 3.91 miles. Mandeville stops which remain 0.2 miles apart. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Layby outside 6/7 In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA11 6ES) was incorrect. The Keinton Mandeville TA11 6ES Combine affect original decision to combine the two Keinton Combine No change Queen Street correct postcode is TA11 6EH. The revised distance to the nearest library is 3.91 miles rather than 3.93 miles. Mandeville stops which remain 0.2 miles apart.

No exception is to be made and it is still proposed to Kilve Old Ham council houses TA5 1EF Retain withdraw one stop in Kilve and retain one. SCC will Retain No change Key themes raised: Promotion of other outreach services, application of the 3-mile criteria, usage rates and a engage with the parish council and affected users to proposal for an online booking ordering and elivery system. ensure that the location of the stop is optimised for the needs of the community. Kilve Hill Top TA5 1SR Withdraw Withdraw No change

As this is a sheltered housing stop with high usage and Kingston St Mary Leeches Field, TA2 8JL Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Leeches Fields is a Sheltered Housing stop. Retain Change there is no Slinky service it is proposed to retain this stop. There are no identifiable grounds to make an exception Leigh on Mendip Memorial Hall BA3 5QQ Combine to combine the two stops in Leigh on Mendip. However, Combine No change SCC will seek to engage with the parish council and Key themes raised: Incorrect data and the impact on elderly and vulnerable users affected users to understand how to support the needs Leigh on Mendip Phone Box BA3 5QP Combine of elderly and vulnerable users within the time constraint Combine No change of a single stop.

Key theme raised: Impact on elderly and vulnerable users. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode No exception to be made and it is still proposed to retain Luccombe Luccombe TA24 8RR Retain originally given for this stop (TA24 8RR) was incorrect. The correct postcode is TA24 8TE). The revised distance to the Retain No change this stop and review future use. nearest library is 3.72 miles rather than 3.04 miles. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA4 3SD) was incorrect. The Lydeard St. Lawrence Old Post Office TA4 3SD Retain affect original decision to retain the stop and review its Retain No change correct postcode is TA4 3SB. The revised distance to the nearest library is 3.00 miles rather than 3.01 miles. future demand.

Feedback from drivers suggests no one has used this stop for the last 6 months. SCC plans to engage with the local Lympsham Stone Bow Farm BS24 0HT Retain Key theme raised: No recent users Retain community in order to better understand their future needs and whether this stop is still needed.

No exception to be made and stop will be retained Mark Churchlands TA9 4ND Retain Key theme raised: Better promotion of the Mobile Library Service pending review of usage. SCC will seek to work with Mark Retain No change to better raise awareness. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA9 3PG) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Mark Causeway Bus stop TA9 3PG Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA9 4PU). The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.17 miles rather than 2.00 miles. affect original criteria.

No one visited this stop in 2013-14 and no one has Meare Green Borleagh TA3 6HX Retain Key theme raised: No users visited it in the last 6 months. Given this long history of Withdraw Change no use whatsoever, it is proposed to withdraw this stop.

Merriot school highlighted their frequent use of the stop (the original usage data provided was incorrect). It is Merriott Merriott School TA16 5PT Retain Key theme raised: School usage proposed to retain this stop, and further discussions will Retain No change be undertaken with the school to ensure it meets their needs. Although the number of registered users is quite high, the number of visits during 2013/14 were low therefore Merriott Sherlands TA16 5RD Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Sherlands is a Sheltered Housing stop it is proposed that the users wil be more effectively Home Library Change supported by the service provided by the Home Library Service.

It is not proposed to make an exception. SCC understand that the SSVCA community transport and Wincanton CAT Milborne Wick Bugle Cottages DT9 4PR Withdraw Key theme raised: Impact on disabled and vulnerable users. Withdraw No change Slinky available - and other alternatives may also be suitable for affected users.

There are no identifiable grounds for an exception to be made. SCC understand that Atwest community transport Monksilver Notley Arms TA4 4JB Withdraw Key themes raised: Application of the 3-mile criteria and distance to nearest library. Withdraw No change may be available in addition to other alternatives that may be suitable. No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA7 9BZ) was incorrect. The Moorlynch Tapmoor Road junction TA7 9BZ Retain affect original recommendation to retain the stop and Retain No change correct postcode is TA7 9BY. The revised distance to the nearest library is 5.3 miles rather than 5.6 miles. review its future usage. The current proposal is to retain this stop, and this remains unchanged, albeit that the suitability of this to Mudford Hales Meadow + Home BA21 5TA Retain In reviewing the data it was identified that Hales Meadow is a Sheltered Housing stop with a residential home. be supprted by the Home Library Service (in line with the Retain No change approach to supporting other residential homes) will be explored.

North Curry Barton Way TA3 6JJ Combine The corrected postcode for the Stoke Road stop means Combine No change that it is 0.6 miles from the other two stops in North Key theme raised: Ability of elderly users to walk to a combined stop. In reviewing the data it was identified that the Curry. Accrodingly the Stoke Road stop will be retained, North Curry Queens Square TA3 6JS Combine postcode originally given for Stoke Road (TA3 6HN) was incorrect. The correct postcode is TA3 6HW. The revised Combine No change and 2 stops overall will be retained in North Curry. SCC distance to the nearest library is 4.8 miles rather than 5.1 miles. will engage with the community and users to ensure that North Curry Stoke Road TA3 6HN Combine the stops are appropriately located. Retain Change Updated Usage data has been provided and demonstrates high usage. North Wootton Church BA4 4HA Withdraw Key themes raised: Incorrect usage data, local road network, impact on the elderly and lack of public transport. Retain Change Exception to be made on that basis. As a school stop, an exception will be made in order to Norton Fitzwarren Blackdown View Layby TA2 6TB Withdraw Key theme raised: This layby is a school stop Retain Change retain the stop.

Norton sub Hamdon High Street ‘Pippins’ TA14 6SN Withdraw As part of the review of stops between 2 and 3 miles Combine Change from a library and with high demand (over 5 visits on average) it is proposed to make an exception in Norton Key themes raised: Impact on the elderly, community cohesion (book club) and a request to contact the school in Norton sub Hamdon Little Norton Old Mill TA14 6TE Withdraw sub Hamdon and to retain one combined stop, though it Combine Change relation to a new stop. is noted that SSVCA community transport,Nippylink N6, Nippylink N8, and SouthWest Coaches 81 (at High Street Norton sub Hamdon The Lord Nelson TA14 6SP Withdraw 'Pippins') are available. The school will be contacted. Combine Change

Nunney School BA11 4NE Retain Following a review of postcodes it was identified that the Retain No change East End and Market Place stops are only 0.2 miles Key theme raised: No obvious alternative to a mobile service in this village. In reviewing the data it was identified apart.It is therefore proposed to combined these two Nunney East End BA11 4LG Withdraw that the postcode originally given for Market Place (BA11 4NY) was incorrect. The correct postcode is BA11 4LY. The Combine Change stops,and to engage with the community to agree the revised distance to the nearest library is 2.98 miles rather than 3.18miles. location for the combined stop. The school stop will be Nunney Market place BA11 4NY Retain retained as previously indicated. Combine Change

No exception is proposed to be made. SCC understand that SAT community transport, and the Taunton and Oake Village Stores TA4 1AY Withdraw Key themes raised: Better promotion of the Good Neighbour Scheme and the impact on elderly users. Withdraw No change Wellington Slinky are available. Affected users will be supported to access alternatives. It is not proposed to withdraw the service from Key themes raised: No consultation in regards to previous route changes, a fixed date for visits and better promotion Otterford, but to keep it the level of demand under Otterford Church Farm TA3 7DW Retain Retain No change of the Mobile Library Service review. Support from the community to promote the service is welcomed.

Pawlett Gaunt’s Road TA6 4SF Combine Combine No change In addition to the stops at Gaunt's Road and Quantock Pawlett Quantock Rise TA6 4SD Combine Rise which it was proposed to combine, it is proposed to Combine No change retain the Chapel Road stop on account of its distance Pawlett Chapel Road TA6 4SH Withdraw Key theme raised: Application of the 3-mile criteria and high usage. As part of engagement with users and Retain Change the community we will seek to ensure that the locations Pawlett Pilgrim’s Way TA6 4ST Withdraw of the resultant two stops in Pawlett are optimised. Withdraw No change Pound Road is exactly 3m away from Highbridge Library.

Pawlett Pound Road TA6 4RZ Withdraw Withdraw No change

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA24 8NP) was incorrect. The Postcode amendment does not affect the original Porlock Weir Sea View TA24 8NP Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA24 8PT. The revised distance to the nearest library is 0.16 miles rather than 0.02 miles. criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA5 3BA) was incorrect. The Postcode amendment does not affect original criteria Priddy Nine Barrows Corner BA5 3BA Retain Retain No change correct postcode is BA5 3BH. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.3 miles rather than 3.2 miles. and stop will be retained with future usage reviewed. Whilst the corrected postcode means that only 1 of the 3 Roadwater Church TA23 0RB Combine Combine No change roadwater stops is over 3 miles from the nearest library, Key themes raised: Need to retain 2 stops and suggested criteria for withdrawing stops in the future. In reviewing the given the high demand and the fact that all stops are Roadwater Garage TA23 0RG Withdraw data it was identified that the postcode originally given for Manor View (TA23 0RE) was incorrect. The correct within 0.5 miles of each other and there is no Slinky Combine Change postcode is TA23 0RF. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.99 miles rather than 3.04 miles. service available it is proposed to combine all three stops in Roadwater into 1 stop. The location of this stop will be Roadwater Manor View TA23 0RE Combine based upon engagement with the local community. Combine No change SCC understand that public and community transport are available (Mendip CT community transport, Mendip Slinky, First 126, Webberbus 26). There are no Rodney Stoke The Street BS27 3UP Withdraw Key theme raised: Pedestrian access to remaining stop. Withdraw No change identifiable grounds to make an exception. Users will be supported to access alternatives (including public and community transport). The corrected postcode for the Rudge stop means that it In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA11 6PN) was incorrect. The is not within 0.5miles of the Rode stops. Accrodingly it is Rudge Dove Cottage BA11 6PN Combine Retain Change correct postcode is BA11 2PT. The revised distance to the nearest library is 3.28 miles rather than 3.92 miles. proposed to retain the Rudge stop as it is over 3 miles from a library building. As a sheltered housing stop it is proposed to engage with Key themes raised: Ability of elderly users to access online services, impact on elderly and vulnerable users and the 12 registered users at this stop in order to identify if Ruishton Dinhams Farm Corner TA3 5JG Withdraw recent poor experience of the service.In addition, when reviewing the data it was identified that Dinhams Farm they are more effectively supported by the mobile library Retain Change Corner is a Sheltered Housing stop or the Home Library Service. The stop will be retained pending this engagement. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA4 4JU) was incorrect. The No exception is proposed to be made. Minor postcode Sampford Brett Notice Board TA4 4JU Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA4 4LA. The revised distance to the nearest library is 0.8 miles rather than 0.76 miles. amendment does not affect the original criteria. As a result of the review of sheltered housing stops it is Shepton Beauchamp Buttle Close TA19 0LU Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Buttle Close is a Sheltered Housing stop. Retain Change proposed to retain this stop. As part of the review of all sheltered housing stops it is Shepton Montague Elliscombe Park BA9 8EA Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Elliscombe Park is a Sheltered Housing stop. Retain Change proposed to retain the Elliscombe Park stop. This stop has changed its name. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop No exception to be made. Straight line distance to closest Shoreditch Fullands Court TA1 3DF Withdraw (TA1 3DF) was incorrect. The correct postcode is TA1 3YF. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.05 miles Withdraw No change library building is still significantly under 3 miles. rather than 1.11 miles. Whilst Atwest community transport and theWest Somerset Slinky are available, as part of the review of Key themes raised: Application of the 3-mile criteria, ability to travel to the nearest library, the ability of the elderly Shurton Inn TA5 1QE Withdraw stops between 2 and 3 miles from a library and with high Retain Change to access online services, lack of public transport, community cohesion and Hinkley Point traffic. usage (89), it is proposed to make an exception and retain this mobile stop. Given the distance and high demand it is proposed to Spaxton Victoria Way TA5 1BQ Withdraw Identified from a review of the data of stops between 2 and 3 miles of a library with very high demand Retain Change retain this stop. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA20 4QL) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not South Chard Chilson Common TA20 4QL Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA20 2NS. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.48 miles rather than 2.33 miles. affect original criteria. It is currently proposed to withdraw the service South Cheriton and retain it in Horsington due to their distance from Wincanton library. They are 0.7 miles apart. Given South Cheriton South Cheriton BA8 0BR Withdraw Key theme raised: Location of combined stop the views expressed SCC intends to engage with users Combine Change and the parish council to identify whether it is viable to combine the stops in a way which meets community needs. No exception is proposed to be made and the stop will In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA7 9AF) was incorrect. The Stawell Village Hall TA7 9AF Retain still be retained. The minor postcode amendment does Retain No change correct postcode is TA7 9AE. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.3 miles rather than 4.2 miles. not affect original criteria.

Stogumber Stogumber School TA4 3TQ Retain The Sawpitts Close stop was considered as part of the Retain No change review of stops between 2 and 3 miles and with high demand. However it is within a few hundred yards of the Stogumber Sawpitts Close TA4 3TX Withdraw Key theme raised: Disappointed at losing a stop Combine Change school stop (being retained). In engaging with the community and affected users we will seek to ensure that Stogumber Castlake Farm TA4 3TT Retain users at Sawpitts Close can still access a mobile library. Retain No change

Stogursey Church TA5 1TQ Withdraw Combine Change Whist public and community transport (Atwest Key themes raised: Ability to travel to the nearest library (especially elderly users), the impact on community Stogursey Greyhound Inn TA5 1QU Withdraw community transport, West Somerset Slinky) are Combine Change cohesion, lack of public transport and Hinkley Point traffic. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode available, as part of a review of stops between 2 and 3 originally given for Greyhound Inn (TA5 1QU) was incorrect. The correct postcode is TA5 1QR. The revised distance to miles from a library building and with high usage it is Stogursey Town Close 22 TA5 1RN Withdraw the nearest library is 2.1 miles rather than 2.2 miles. Combine Change proposed to retain one combined stop in Stogursey. Stogursey Town Close 38 TA5 1RN Withdraw Combine Change

As part of a review of stops between 2 and 3 miles from a Key themes raised: Opposition to the proposal, discriminate against the disabled, elderly and frail, impact on social Tatworth Memorial Hall TA20 2QA Withdraw library building and with high usage it is proposed to Retain Change inclusion and increase isolation, reduce opportunities for children to be independent, lack of public transport. retain the stop in Tatworth As part of a review of stops between 2 and 3 miles from a Tolland Telephone Box TA4 3PR Withdraw Identified from a review of the data of stops between 2 and 3 miles of a library with very high demand library building and with high usage it is proposed to Retain Change retain the stop in Tolland SCC understand that public and community transport is Key themes raised: Impact on the elderly and young families, the distance to the nearest library and the lack of public available (SSVCA community transport, Wincanton CAT Templecombe High Street BA8 0JY Withdraw Withdraw No change transport. Slinky)ult (?). There are no identifiable grounds for an exception. Users will be supported to access alternatives. As part of the review of all sheltered housing stops it is Timberscombe Orchard Way TA24 7UL Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Orchard Way is a Sheltered Housing stop. Retain Change proposed to retain the Orchard Way stop. Trull Dipford TA3 7NU Withdraw No exception to be made. Original criteria remains Withdraw No change Key theme raised: Moving stops to community buildings to promote community activities. unaffected. Trull Gatchell Oaks TA3 7EG Withdraw Withdraw No change No exception to be made and stop will be retained and In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA4 2HU) was incorrect. The Upton Roborough TA4 2HU Retain future usage reviewed. Postcode amendment does not Retain No change correct postcode is TA4 2JD. The revised distance to the nearest library is 5.3 miles rather than 4.9 miles. affect original criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA20 3EN) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Wambrook Old Smithy TA20 3EN Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA20 3EX. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.05 miles rather than 1.69 miles. affect original criteria. Willow Grove is Sheltered Housing and therfore proposed Washford Willow Grove TA23 0PT Withdraw In reviewing the data it was identified that Willow Grove is a Sheltered Housing stop. Home Library Change to support residens through Home Library Service. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA23 0HU) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Washford Torre TA23 0HU Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA23 0LA. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.05 miles rather than 0.63 miles. affect original criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA4 2AX) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Waterrow Rock Inn TA4 2AX Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA4 2AZ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.49 miles rather than 2.38 miles. affect original criteria. No exception to be made. Original criteria remains West Chinnock School TA18 7PT Retain Key theme raised: Usage should be the criteria, not distance. Retain No change unaffected. The school stop inWest Chinnock is proposed to be retained, and SCC understands that community transport Key theme raised: Lack of public transport, lack of online access for many users, demand more important than West Chinnock Mechams TA18 7PN Withdraw is available (SSVCA community transport, Nippylink N8). Withdraw No change distance, loss of other services to the village. The school stop will be accessible to the community. Accordingly it is not proposed to grant an exception.

Whilst SCC understand that community transport is West Coker Burrells BA22 9BZ Withdraw Combine Change available (SSVCA community transport, Nippylink and Slinky) as Burrells was identified as a sheltered housing stop and because West Coker was identified in the Key theme raised: Usage should be the criteria, not distance, lack of public transport and ability to use online West Coker Lakefields BA22 9BT Withdraw review of stops between 2 and 3 miles with high usage, it Combine Change services. In reviewing the data it was identified that Burrells is a Sheltered Housing stop. is proposed to make an exception and retain one stop in West Coker. In engaging with the community to identify where to locate the stop particular attention will be paid West Coker Cedar Fields BA22 9DB Withdraw Combine Change to the residents of Burrells.

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA6 8NH) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not West Quantoxhead Bracken Edge BA6 8NH Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA4 4DJ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 2.62 miles rather than 2.79 miles. affect original criteria. Stoneleigh Housing There are no identified grounds to grant an exception. Westbury sub Mendip BA5 1HG Combine Combine No change estate Key themes raised: Ease of pedestrian access to the combined stop and the likely level of savings from removing 1 Engagement with users and the community will be stop. In reviewing that data it was identified that Stoneleigh Housing Estate is a Sheltered Housing stop. undertaken to identify a suitable location for a combined Westbury sub Mendip The Square BA5 1HJ Combine stop. Combine No change

It is proposed to retain the Blagdon View stop (and Wheddon Cross Blagdon View TA24 7ED Retain Retain No change review future usage). No change to this is proposed. Key themes raised: Pedestrian access to current stop, the lack of public transport and possible changed demand in the future. It was proposed to combined this stop with Cutcombe Wheddon Cross Car park TA24 7DY Combine but Cutcombe School is inaccessible, therefore this stop Retain Change will be retained.

In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (TA6 6AB) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Wilstock Village Campion Way TA6 6AB Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is TA5 2EZ. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.2 miles rather than 1.16 miles. affect original criteria. Winsford Ashway TA22 9QD Withdraw Withdraw No change

Winsford Folly TA24 7JL Retain Retain No change

Winsford Halse Farm TA24 7JL Retain Key themes raised: Better information about Mobile Library Stops, preference to keep Winsford Centre as the It is prposed to retain 2 stops in Winsford, combine 5 Retain No change combined stop and the ability of the elderly to access online services and the lack of pubic transport. In reviewing the stops less than 0.5 miles apart from each other into one Winsford Foxcombe TA24 7NY Combine data it was identified that the postcode originally given for North Glebe (TA24 7JE) was incorrect. The correct stop and withdraw one stop less than 3 miles from a Combine No change postcode is TA24 7JF. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.56 miles rather than 4.31 miles. In reviewing the library (SCC understand this stop is covered by Atwest Winsford North Glebe TA24 7JE Combine Combine No change data it was identified that the postcode originally given for Winsford Centre (TA24 7JQ) was incorrect. The correct community transport and West Somerset slinky). It is not Winsford Winsford Centre TA24 7JQ Combine postcode is TA24 7JE. The revised distance to the nearest library is 4.31 miles rather than 4.43 miles. proposed to make an exception. Combine No change

Winsford Winsford Old School TA24 7JQ Combine Combine No change

Winsford Stetfold Rocks Farm TA24 7NZ Combine Combine No change Woolavington Mountview TA7 8ET Combine Combine No change Key themes raised: Better information about Mobile Library Service stops, longer stops, PCs to be installed on mobile No grounds for alternatives have been identified. Woolavington Playing Field car park TA7 8JF Combine Combine No change library vehicles Affected users wlil be supported to access alternatives. Woolavington Village hall TA7 8DY Combine Combine No change In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA5 1JZ) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Wookey Mellifont Abbey BA5 1JZ Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is BA5 1JX. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.8 miles rather than 1.9 miles. affect original criteria. In reviewing the data it was identified that the postcode originally given for this stop (BA5 1BW) was incorrect. The No exception to be made. Postcode amendment does not Wookey Hole Former Post Office BA5 1BW Withdraw Withdraw No change correct postcode is BA5 1BP. The revised distance to the nearest library is 1.41 miles rather than 1.44 miles. affect original criteria.

In reviewing the data it was identified that Tewskesbury Way is a Sheltered Housing stop. Other key themes raised It is proposed to support the 9 registered users through Abbey Manor Park Tewkesbury Way BA21 3RU Withdraw Home Library Change included the difficulty members of the public may have in reaching a library easily. the Home Library Service.