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🏘️ 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 [...]

🏘️ What are Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds and how do they help Backwell?public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2026-01-14T12:08:05+00:00

Planning Committee Meeting Agenda – Thursday 18th December 2025 – 7.00pm

Planning Committee Meeting Agenda

Planning Committee Meeting Agenda – Thursday 18th December 2025 – 7.00pmpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-12-12T11:24:16+00:00

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

Stancombe Quarry Community Fundpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-12-12T10:36:53+00:00

Carols Around The Crib – Thursday 11th December – 6.30pm to 7.30pm – Backwell Parish Hall – All welcome

Carols Around the Crib

Carols Around The Crib – Thursday 11th December – 6.30pm to 7.30pm – Backwell Parish Hall – All welcomepublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-12-09T14:17:13+00:00

Last two drop-in support sessions for responding to the NSC Local Plan 2041 consultation!

Last two drop-in sessions today and tomorrow! If you need help accessing the NSC Local Plan 2041 consultation or submitting your comments, come along to Backwell Parish Hall: Wednesday 3rd December 6:30pm – 8:00pm Thursday 4th December 5:00pm – 7:00pm Everyone is welcome — pop in anytime during the session for support. The deadline to respond to the consultation is 5:00pm on 12th December – Let’s make sure every voice in our community is heard!

Last two drop-in support sessions for responding to the NSC Local Plan 2041 consultation!public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-12-03T14:50:55+00:00

Help us build a safer Backwell – Have you experienced flooding?

Backwell Parish Council is working hard to ensure our village remains safe and prepared for the future. One of the growing issues we’re tackling is surface water flooding, particularly from rainfall running off Backwell Hill. To address this properly, we need your help. Although official records list only one flooding incident on Farleigh Road since 2012, we believe this doesn’t reflect the true picture. We understand that several properties may have been affected over the years, and it’s vital that these incidents are recognised so we can take the right action. Have you experienced flooding at your property on Farleigh Road? If so, please take a few minutes to complete our quick Flood Report Survey. Your response will help us: Accurately record flooding incidents Strengthen our case for future improvement works Better protect homes and residents across the village 👉 [Click here to complete the survey]

Help us build a safer Backwell – Have you experienced flooding?public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-12-03T14:37:05+00:00

Full Council Meeting – Thursday 4th December 2025 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm

0.0 Summons 4th December 2025 0.1 Agenda 4th December 2025 2a) Co-option documents: A Young application A Young statement J Hollis application J Hollis statement J Gordon application J Gordon statement 4.0 Full Council Minutes 6th November 2025 6.0 District Councillor's report 9.0 Draft Planning Minutes 20th November 2025 10 Clerk's update 11d), 11o), 13a) Planning applications 11m) Lucy White Update October 2025 11o)b) 25/P/1510/FUL Reconsultation 16a) Draft Budget 2026-27 17) Draft Meeting dates for April 2026 to April 2027 25a&b) Receipts and Payments 4th December 2025 25c) Bank Reconciliation as @ 28 Nov 25 25c) Cashbook report as @ 28 Nov 25 (confidential information redacted for website) 25c) Statement of Accounts as @ 28 Nov 25

Full Council Meeting – Thursday 4th December 2025 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pmpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-11-28T14:41:57+00:00

Schedule of Meetings April 2025 to April 2026

Schedule of meetings 2025- 2026

Schedule of Meetings April 2025 to April 2026public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-11-25T11:59:04+00:00

Reminder: NSC Local Plan 2041 Support Sessions Start This Week!

A quick reminder that our first drop-in session to help residents access the NSC Local Plan consultation or submit comments is this Wednesday at Backwell Parish Hall – Committee Room. Drop-in Dates & Times: Wednesday 26th November: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Monday 1st December: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday 3rd December: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Thursday 4th December: 5:00pm – 7:00pm If you need help understanding the consultation or sharing your views, feel free to pop in — no appointment needed. Deadline for responses: Friday 12th December, 5:00pm Let’s make sure everyone in our community has the chance to be heard!

Reminder: NSC Local Plan 2041 Support Sessions Start This Week!public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-11-24T09:52:57+00:00

Need help responding to the NSC Local Plan 2041?

There will be in-person drop-in sessions available for anyone who needs support with accessing the consultation or submitting comments. Location: Backwell Parish Hall – Committee Room Drop-in Dates & Times: Wednesday 26th November: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Monday 1st December: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesday 3rd December: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Thursday 4th December: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Whether you need help accessing the consultation or want guidance on submitting comments, come along and get support. Deadline for responses: Friday 12th December, 5.00pm Let’s make sure our community’s views are heard!

Need help responding to the NSC Local Plan 2041?public@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-11-21T12:08:22+00:00

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