Planning Committee Meeting Agenda – Thursday 19th February 2026 – 7.00pm
Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
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Risk Assessment and Risk Management Scheme
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Scheme document
Full Council Meeting – Thursday 5th February 2026 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm
0.0 Summons 5th February 2026 0.1 Agenda 5th February 2026 4.0 Full Council Minutes 15th Jan 2026 & Appendix (amended following PCM 5 Feb 26) 6.0 District Cllr Update February 2026 11n) Lucy White Update January 2026 20a) BPC Retention of Records Policy 2026 20b) BPC Model Publication Scheme document 20c) BPC Guide to Information document 20d) Risk Assessment and Risk Management Scheme_26 Jan 26 21) Fruit Orchard suggestion 23) PC Dial Router Quote 25) Review of local election boundaries 27) New Councillor emails quote 28a)&b) Receipts and Payments 5th February 2026 28c) Bank Reconciliation as @ 28 Jan 26 28c) Cashbook report as @ 28 Jan 26 (confidential information redacted for website) 28c) Statement of Accounts as @ 28 Jan 26 28d) Invoice from Lighting Illumination Technology Experience Ltd (LITE) 28e) Business Bank Card Finance Committee report - 16 Dec 25
Bristol Airport Concessionary Travel Scheme Card for Residents
Residents’ concessionary bus pass Bristol Airport would like to remind residents of the Bristol Airport concessionary travel scheme card that they provide for local residents and the benefits it provides. Bristol Airport are pleased to see that many residents make use of the service, so they wanted to provide further information for those who would like to find out more. The bus pass entitles a resident to subsidised travel on the Flyer service to and from Bristol Airport. Using the pass, residents are welcome to get on at the Airport Tavern to pop to M&S, connect with another bus at the Public Transport Interchange or take a flight. Residents are not restricted to only getting on and off the bus at the Airport Tavern, although we recognise for many people this is a convenient stop. If you are a diamond card holder and show this card with the Bristol Airport [...]
Recent Flooding – What You Can Do Now
If you’ve been affected by recent flooding, it’s important to act quickly and safely. Check your property only when it’s safe, report any flooding, and seek support if needed. Our guide from the Environment Agency explains the steps you can take, including: How to stay safe and check your home Who to contact for emergency help and support Advice on insurance, cleaning up, and recovery 📄 Read the full Environment Agency guide here: Environment Agency - What can you do now?
Backwell Parish Council Budget and Precept 2026–27
Explanation for Residents Backwell Parish Council (BPC) has approved its Budget and Precept – the portion of Council Tax that funds parish-level services and facilities – for the 2026–27 financial year. For 2026–27, BPC has set a total budgeted expenditure of £329,968. After allowing for other forecast income and a planned use of reserves, the Precept request is £269,266.86. This represents an increase compared with last year. BPC recognises that this will be of concern to residents, but believes the increase is necessary and unavoidable due to the following factors: Rising costs across nearly all areas, including staffing, contracts, utilities, insurance and maintenance A significant increase in planning workload and associated professional costs, arising from major housing developments in and around Backwell and with further development pressures linked to the North Somerset Council Local Plan; while much of this work is carried out by unpaid parish councillors to limit costs, [...]
Full Council Meeting – Thursday 15th January 2026 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm
0.0 Summons 15th January 2026 0.1 Agenda 15th January 2026 2a) Co-option documents: A Young application A Young statement 2b) Co-option documents: J Gordon application J Gordon statement 4.0 Full Council Minutes 4th December 2025 6.0 District Councillor's report 9.0 Draft Planning Minutes 18th December 2025 11m) Lucy White Update December 2025 12a) Grant applications for 2026-27 12b Budget for 2026-27 12c) Precept for 2026-27 18a) Resident's email re Speed indicator Devices (Smiley Face signs) 18b) Quotation for the purchase and installation of two Radar Speed Signs 18b) Brochure for Radar Speed Signs 22.0 Draft Meeting dates for April 2026 to April 2027 24.0 SLCC membership renewal 25.0 Green Bus shelter proposal 26.0 Quotation for removal and replacement of the wooden steps 27a)&b) Receipts and Payments 15th January 2026 27c) Bank Reconciliation as @ 6th January 2026 27c) Cashbook report as @ (confidential information redacted for website) 27c) Statement of [...]
🏘️ What are Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds and how do they help Backwell?
You may have heard Backwell Parish Council (BPC) talking about CIL funds — this stands for Community Infrastructure Levy. CIL is a charge paid by developers when new homes or buildings are built. This fund purpose is to help local communities cope with growth by funding improvements to local facilities and infrastructure. 💷 How CIL works in Backwell North Somerset Council (NSC) collects the CIL funds from developments A portion is passed directly to BPC (“the neighbourhood share”). Strict regulations mean that CIL can only be used for specific projects that provide long-term community benefits. As a result, it cannot be used for day-to-day running costs. Annual CIL reports, showing how money has been received and spent by BPC, can be viewed here. Throughout the past few years, BPC has engaged with North Somerset Council on several occasions to seek clarity on the rules surrounding CIL spending. Consequently, this engagement [...]
Planning Committee Meeting Agenda – Thursday 18th December 2025 – 7.00pm
Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
Stancombe Quarry Community Fund
Backwell groups + clubs! The Stancombe Quarry Community Fund is offering grants for local projects which supports education, recreation, nature, conservation or sustainability. Apply by 31st January 2026 Email stancombequarryfund@gmail.com for an application. For more details view the poster using this link Stancombe Quarry Community Fund Poster