The photograph of this amazing creature was taken in a Backwell garden in June 2019 (the photographer gave permission for us to share it but does not want to be named). This creature is a moth and, as a result of convergent evolution to match an environmental habitat, it has become incredibly similar to a Humming Bird. Another example of evolutionary convergence may be our hedgehogs and the Australian echidna.
Below are the responses we have made in preparation for the JSP Hearings in July: Matter 1. Matter 2. Matter 3. Matter 6. Matter 7.4
Agenda Consultation on North Somerset Council Statement of Community Involvement Revision 2019 Planning Minutes 20 June 2019
Some parts of the village of Backwell have fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) broadband, but many others do not. We have been told the more people who check availability and then register for fibre broadband here, the higher up the list for implementation Backwell will be. So if you are hoping to have FTTC as soon as possible, please use the above link including entering your postcode and intention to use FTTC when available.
0.0 Summons 0.1 Full Council Agenda 6 June 2019 4.0 Annual Council Minutes 16 May 2019 9.0 Clerk's Report 10.0 Police Report for Backwell May 2019 12.0 Proposal 20 mph speed limit 15.0 Bristol Airport Consultative Committee Draft Minutes 24 April 2019 17.0 Dog Waste Bins Report 23a Enhancement Working Party 24a Receipts and Payments for May 2019 Full Council Minutes 6 June 2019
Agenda 0.1 Full Council Minutes 4 April 2019 8.0 AGAR 2018/19 12.0 Working Party and Committees 2019/2020 14.0 Deeds and Trust Instruments 18.0 Clerks Report 24.0 Planning Committee Minutes 18 April 2019 25a Receipts and Payments 16 May 2019 25c Internal Audit Report Final update 2018/19 29.0 EWP Report 30a Bristol Airport Limited re planning Annual Council Minutes 16.5.19
Backwell is very fortunate to still have some splendid wildlife - but it needs our support. Hedgehogs are easy to love but strangely many people are fearful of snakes. The attached is a picture taken by Mrs J Watts in the Backwell Playing fields and probably because of the strong markings, some people posted on Facebook that it was an adder. Adders are VERY beautiful but small animals that need our protection and are timid and very rarely bite - mostly when they are being attacked. Grass-snakes can be much bigger, like living near water or lower areas (such as Backwell village) and are entirely harmless beautiful creatures. Grass-snakes are the only UK snake to lay eggs (adders give birth to live young) so if you find leathery eggs in a compost-heap they will be grass-snake eggs. All reptiles are protected by law. Dr John Wilkinson (Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, [...]
17 May 2022, AGM in the Backwell Village Club BACKWELL ALLOTMENTS Grow your own fruit, veg and flowers! We currently have a waiting list for plots, which is kept by Backwell Parish Council, owners of the field. The leases are due for renewal in January. Plots are given out in strict chronological order, so any resident thinking about applying is advised to put his/her name on the list without delay. Keeping a plot tidy and productive needs frequent visits, time and effort, as the weeds enjoy the good conditions as well as the crops! However, the rewards are considerable. Please contact Backwell Parish Council (01275 464653 or by email clerk@backwell-pc.gov.uk) to register your interest, or Geoff Wells (01275 462627), to find out more. Newcomers will be made very welcome. 2022 Allotment information
