Highways Archives - Backwell Parish Council

BSIP – Bus Service Improvement Plan for Backwell

Introduction Backwell Parish Council supports measures to improve bus service efficiency and traffic flow, provided these schemes are cost-effective and do not compromise safety. In late 2023, North Somerset Council held a consultation to present their plans for a bus lane in Backwell. This consultation was attended by many Backwell residents. The plans were scheduled to be finalised and approved in January 2024. However, Backwell Parish Council, supported by Backwell Residents Association and a strong community voice, challenged the road closure and other elements of the plan due to concerns about safety and local amenities. Road Closure Proposals The initial plans presented by North Somerset Council included a road closure, or partial road closure, to prevent traffic from entering the A370 from Dark Lane onto Backwell crossroads. This was intended to address the expected increase in traffic at Backwell crossroads, which is already near capacity. The aim was to reduce [...]

BSIP – Bus Service Improvement Plan for Backwellpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-05-05T12:06:41+00:00

Roadworks Update

Backwell Parish Council understands that the lengthy roadworks on Farleigh Road, originally scheduled to last 12 weeks from 23rd September 2024, have now reached 20 weeks due to unforeseen delays. Persimmon is currently waiting for Bristol Water to complete their service connection before proceeding with the final surfacing. Once this is done, Persimmon will need approval from North Somerset Highways to complete the remaining work. Summary of Roadworks Schedule: Traffic management will be removed today until 9th March Back in place for Bristol Water’s work from 9th – 12th March Removed again until final surfacing is scheduled (date TBC) We’ll share any updates as soon as we receive them!

Roadworks Updatepublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2025-02-12T16:07:40+00:00

Proposed 30 mph speed limit for section of Farleigh Road (A370), Backwell, North Somerset

Notice of Intent and plan for a proposed 30 mph speed limit on Farleigh Road (A370), Backwell, North Somerset:

Proposed 30 mph speed limit for section of Farleigh Road (A370), Backwell, North Somersetpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-11-13T11:43:30+00:00

Updated statement on parking from Bristol Airport

"Bristol Airport is meeting with local parish councillors, North Somerset Council and the Police to discuss issues around offsite parking/anti-social parking. This year the Airport contributed £50,000 and a further £50,000 in 2025 to North Somerset Council towards a Planning and Parking Enforcement Officer, to help mitigate the potential impacts arising from unauthorised offsite parking or anti-social parking. Any parking that is causing an obstruction or hazard should be reported to the police via the Avon & Somerset Police website."

Updated statement on parking from Bristol Airportpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-10-29T13:08:52+00:00

Update on parking

Backwell Parish Council have been notified that North Somerset Council (NSC) Parking Services visited Church Lane and the surrounding area this morning. The officer spoke to some local residents and took photos of the cars they believe have been parked in connection with airport parking. NSC Parking Services will attempt to trace the operator involved. Backwell Parish Council have also contacted Avon and Somerset Police to raise our concerns. We would encourage residents to continue collecting data and report as appropriate to the airport via email communitycarparking@bristolairport.com and online to North Somerset Council via their website. If a vehicle is causing an obstruction or parked dangerously, this should be reported to the Police via the 'Report parking issues' form on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

Update on parkingpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-10-25T13:01:09+00:00

Parking in Backwell

Backwell Parish Council are concerned about the significant increase in inconsiderate parking in our village. This week we have received numerous complaints from our residents particularly in the Church Lane area. The issue appears to be being caused by people seeking alternative parking for the airport and we are not the only village to be suffering from this problem. This issue is likely to exist and will continue whilst the new multi storey car park is being constructed at Bristol Airport. Backwell Parish Council have contacted Bristol Airport directly and have received the following information: This year Bristol Airport has contributed £50,000 and a further £50,000 in 2025 to North Somerset Council towards a Planning and Parking Enforcement Officer. The money has been issued for North Somerset Council to acquire some dedicated resource to mitigate the impacts arising from unauthorised offsite parking or anti-social parking practices. Any inconsiderate or illegal parking [...]

Parking in Backwellpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-10-25T13:01:51+00:00

Bus Service Improvement Plan – A message from North Somerset Council

Survey works taking place in Backwell - Thursday 12 September 2024 North Somerset Council would like to make you aware that survey work will be taking place overnight in Backwell this coming Thursday 12 September. Starting at 8.00pm on Thursday, and running until 5.00am on Friday 13 September, surveyors will be out conducting technical surveys of the A370 crossroads area, including Station Road and Dark Lane. This means there will a short period of temporary traffic lights needed to help support the team’s safety on the road while this work is taking place. Please note, this survey work is vital to enable North Somerset Council gather technical information about the local area. The data gathered is part of the analysis needed to help inform any appropriate changes to the infrastructure at this location. This does not mean that any scheme works are starting.

Bus Service Improvement Plan – A message from North Somerset Councilpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-09-11T13:46:24+00:00

Consultation launched on proposed parking charges

North Somerset Council has launched its consultation on the Parking Management Strategy and Action Plan. Open for seven weeks, the consultation asks about proposed parking charges being considered for car parks and on-street locations in Portishead, Nailsea and Clevedon. It also asks about plans for a new short-stay parking permit. It is hoped the short-stay permit would promote local shopping and benefit business and the economy. Consultation feedback will be used to help North Somerset Council understand how people park now and what parking charge prices, locations and hours of operation could look like. It will also help set the terms of any annual short-stay permit. Councillor Hannah Young, Executive Member for Highways and Transport at North Somerset Council, said “We know that people have lots of different views on these proposals, so whether you are a resident, a visitor, business or anyone else who parks in these areas, it’s [...]

Consultation launched on proposed parking chargespublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-03-19T12:02:04+00:00

Proposed amendments to parking restrictions in various locations in North Somerset, including Backwell

Notice of Intent from North Somerset Council Proposed amendments to parking restrictions in various locations in North Somerset, including Moor Lane and Oatfield in Backwell. Anyone wishing to make objections or comments can do so by 8th March 2024. Please see further information below: Notice of Intent Statement of Reasons Maps - Moor Lane is Map 33, Oatfield is Map 34

Proposed amendments to parking restrictions in various locations in North Somerset, including Backwellpublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-02-13T13:59:09+00:00

Crossings to be upgraded on popular cycle route

News from North Somerset Council: Four crossings are to be upgraded on a popular cycling and walking route between Backwell, Nailsea and Bristol. The Festival Way is the most successful active travel corridor in North Somerset with about 1,600 leisure and commuter trips a day on foot and by bicycle. It connects Backwell and Nailsea to Bristol and also links the villages of Long Ashton and Flax Bourton to the local secondary schools. The improvements will see four key crossings upgraded to enhance safety and reduce the speed limit on Backwell Bow and Backwell Common where around 40 per cent of users are pedestrians or bicycles. Improved access and safety will benefit all users, making the route more visible and attractive to use. The crossings are located at: Station Road in Flax Bourton Backwell Bow in Backwell Lodge Lane in Nailsea Trendlewood Way in Nailsea The work on the crossings [...]

Crossings to be upgraded on popular cycle routepublic@backwell-pc.gov.uk2024-02-13T13:49:21+00:00