šŸŽ‰ Backwell of the Future – Competition Winners Announced!

Backwell Parish Council is thrilled to announce the winners of our ā€œBackwell of the Future – 2027 to 2040ā€ Children’s Competition! We received a wonderful selection of entries, full of imagination and inspiring ideas about what Backwell could look like in the years to come. Winning Entries Best Drawing – Congratulations to April! We loved your vibrant and fun-filled picture of a giant swimming pool and slide — what a fun vision for the future! Best Poem – Congratulations to Indiana! Your thoughtful and uplifting poem captured the spirit of a connected and happy community — beautifully done! Parents/guardians of April and Indiana – please contact the Parish Office to arrange to collect their prizes! Thank You Backwell Parish Council would like to thank every child who took part. We were truly impressed by the creativity, care, and inventiveness shown in all the entries. Each submission plays an important [...]

šŸŽ‰ Backwell of the Future – Competition Winners Announced!2025-07-09T13:56:18+00:00

Children’s Competition!

Children’s Competition! As part of the Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Drop-In Event tomorrow, Backwell Parish Council are running a fun and inspiring creative competition for primary school-aged children – with two categories to choose from: Draw a picture Write a poem The theme: Backwell of the Future – 2027 to 2040 Prizes will be awarded to one winner in each category! It’s a great opportunity for children to unleash their imagination and share their vision of what Backwell could look like in years to come — flying cars, green spaces, smart houses... anything goes! When: Tomorrow, 19th June, at the Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Drop-In Event Where: 2.00pm–7.30pm at Backwell Parish Hall Look for the children’s competition table when you arrive — everything needed to enter will be provided. We can’t wait to see all the amazing creations!

Children’s Competition!2025-07-18T10:26:10+00:00

North Somerset Council Local Plan

This week, North Somerset Council (NSC) announced their proposed additional sites for the next iteration of the draft Local Plan: šŸ”— View the announcement and documents here Ā The Government has allocated approximately 24,000 houses to North Somerset, requiring the identification of additional housing sites. NSC has designated Backwell and Nailsea as strategic locations for growth. Ā The lack of an up-to-date NSC Local Plan, combined with a shortfall in the 5-Year Land Supply due to developer land banking, is attracting speculative applications from multiple companies. As a result, Backwell is under unprecedented pressure. šŸ“ˆĀ Residents will be aware that 794 homes have already been approved, including: Two Farleigh Fields sites Rodney Road Grove Farm This represents a 40% increase in the village’s population, with no confirmed funding for essential services or infrastructure. If the additional sites at East Backwell are realised, the population increase over the next 10 years could reach 118% [...]

North Somerset Council Local Plan2025-06-13T16:25:05+00:00

Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Drop-In Event 19th June 2025

Backwell is Growing. Backwell is Changing. Have Your Say About Our Future! Backwell Parish Council is inviting residents of all ages to a Community Engagement Drop-In Event on Wednesday 19th June, 2.00pm–7.30pm at Backwell Parish Hall. With significant development expected in the coming years, it’s time to update our Neighbourhood Plan – and we need your input. What matters most to you about Backwell’s future? What do you value? What does our village need as it grows? Let’s work together to ensure our village remains a great place to live as it grows. Drop in, share your views, bring the family — everyone’s voice counts! There will also be a survey, both online and paper versions, for anyone who cannot attend. We will share further details about this soon.

Neighbourhood Plan Community Engagement Drop-In Event 19th June 20252025-06-11T16:16:40+00:00
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