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?

Recent Flooding – What You Can Do Now2026-01-29T12:19:01+00:00

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, [...]

Backwell Parish Council Budget and Precept 2026–272026-01-16T14:59:03+00:00

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 [...]

Full Council Meeting – Thursday 15th January 2026 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm2026-01-13T11:27:37+00:00

🏘️ 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?2026-01-14T12:08:05+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 Fund2025-12-12T10:36:53+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!2025-12-03T14:50:55+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?2025-12-03T14:37:05+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 – 7.30pm2025-11-28T14:41:57+00:00
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