Nick, Author at Backwell Parish Council

Update on Parish Council activities December 2017

Parish Councillors were pleased to hear that the joint circular from the Parish Council, the Residents’ Association and Backwell Resistance had been delivered to all houses in the village. The Chairman, Cllr Bob Taylor, emphasised how important it was that as many villagers as possible should comment on the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP)on the North Somerset Council’s website, using information in the circular as a guide. He also said how pleased he was that the three organisations were working so well together in a common cause. However, as regards the outline proposal for 700 homes at Grove Farm, it would appear that, in theory, Taylor Wimpey (TW) cannot be prevented from submitting an outline application. The Parish Council still intend to meet TW to discuss the feedback received following their presentation, as well as to emphasise the strength of feeling from villagers opposing TW’s plans. All the organisations involved feel that TW [...]

Update on Parish Council activities December 2017Nick2017-12-09T18:37:09+00:00

7th December 2017 Full Council minutes

BACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2017 IN BACKWELL PARISH HALL, BACKWELL […]

7th December 2017 Full Council minutesNick2017-12-07T22:03:16+00:00

The Future of Backwell

Dear Resident, This letter to the whole village is sent for and on behalf of Backwell Parish Council (BPC), Backwell Residents Association (BRA) and Backwell Resistance (BR). It is available on the Facebook (fb) pages of the 3 organisations. It encourages all residents to comment on the proposals to build 700 houses on Grove Farm. […]

The Future of BackwellNick2017-12-05T18:31:10+00:00

Good news re funding for Station Road safety proposals

Backwell Parish Council were delighted to hear that Bristol Airport has given them a grant of £7,223-05 towards making Station Road a little bit safer for our pedestrians, particularly the hundreds of children who go to the nearby school. This generous grant will enable the council to complete phase 1 of the improvements, which will improve the road crossings. Signs will also be installed in an attempt to make drivers more aware of their speed and make them slow down on what can be a very unsafe road. The Parish Council can now progress onto phase 2 of the safety improvements which involves working with the school head teacher and governors together with North Somerset Council to look into the potentially dangerous mix of the cars, coaches and students entering via the single entrance to the school in Meadow Close off Station Road. The Chairman of the Parish Council, Cllr [...]

Good news re funding for Station Road safety proposalsNick2017-12-04T18:23:58+00:00

Planning Minutes 15th November 2017

BACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2017 IN BACKWELL PARISH HALL, BACKWELL, AT 1900 HOURS Present: Cllrs S Mitchell (Chairman), M Bowerman, J Cousins, S Edwards, J Stone and R Taylor In attendance: Mrs E Lacey, Office Assistant. Cllr G Simmonite Members of Public: No members of public present […]

Planning Minutes 15th November 2017Nick2017-11-15T22:40:15+00:00

Planning Agenda 15th November 2017

Our Ref: Summons for 2017 Planning Committee (Quorum 4) 8th November 2017 To: Cllrs M Bowerman, J Cousins, S Edwards, R MacLeavy, S Mitchell, S Ould, J Stone and R Taylor You are summoned to attend the next Planning Committee Meeting which will take place on WEDNESDAY 15th November 2017 at 1900 hours in Backwell Parish Hall, Backwell, to consider the business set out on the attached agenda. […]

Planning Agenda 15th November 2017Nick2017-11-15T18:11:47+00:00

Notice to residents – Future Planning

Notice from Backwell Parish Council to all residents – 9 November 2017 FUTURE PLANNING There have been lots of planning activity relevant to Backwell going on behind the scenes, over the last few months, much of it as a result of changes to Planning policy, and outside of the Parish Council’s control. In summary: […]

Notice to residents – Future PlanningNick2017-11-09T18:28:53+00:00

Taylor Wimpey presentation Thursday 9th November 2017

Proposals for Grove Farm, Backwell Taylor Wimpey are holding a public exhibition at Backwell Parish Hall on Thursday 9th November 2017 at 2.30pm - 7pm. Backwell Parish Council fully supports its residents and want to ensure they all have adequate opportunity to view, comment and voice their opinions on anything that is happening in the village. The Council has therefore raised concerns with Taylor Wimpey over their exhibition this coming Thursday over the start/finish times, the leaflet design, distribution taking place only a few days before the event and the dispatch to only a small sector of Backwell residents.

Taylor Wimpey presentation Thursday 9th November 2017Nick2017-11-09T18:22:04+00:00

2nd November 2017 Full Council Minutes

BACKWELL PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2017 IN BACKWELL PARISH HALL, BACKWELL […]

2nd November 2017 Full Council MinutesNick2017-11-02T22:02:18+00:00

Consultation on the Joint Spatial Plan and North Somerset Local Plan 2036

North Somerset Council are holding a series of drop in sessions at the end of November at locations in Churchill, Banwell, Nailsea and Backwell to inform local residents of future proposals for new homes and major transport improvements in the area. Local residents are invited to come and discuss, debate and contribute ideas towards how to plan for these new communities. The drop in session for Backwell will take place at Backwell Parish Hall on Thursday 30th November between 4pm and 8pm. The Consultation runs from 22nd November 2017 to the 10th January 2018. To find out more and comment on the proposals visit: www.jointplanningwofe.org.uk

Consultation on the Joint Spatial Plan and North Somerset Local Plan 2036Nick2017-11-02T18:22:43+00:00

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