Backwell Parish Council are hiring!

Join Backwell Parish Council as a key part of our friendly team! We're looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to support planning work and general office duties. What you'll need: Strong admin & IT skills Great communication Ability to work independently Some evening availability Local government or planning experience is a plus—but not essential. Training will be provided. Apply now: Send your CV + short cover email to clerk@backwell-pc.gov.uk Closing date: 6th June 2025 Further details: Administrator Job Description  

Backwell Parish Council are hiring!2025-05-16T17:07:57+00:00

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 Backwell2025-05-05T12:06:41+00:00

Planning Committee Agenda WEDNESDAY 18th December 2024

Please note that the Planning Committee meeting is being held on WEDNESDAY this month due to the Carols around the Crib event taking place in the Parish Hall on Thursday (all welcome!) Planning Committee Agenda WEDNESDAY 18th December 2024

Planning Committee Agenda WEDNESDAY 18th December 20242024-12-11T11:11:05+00:00

Over 60’s Christmas Tea Party – 28th November 2024

It's that time again! The Over 60's Christmas Tea Party will take place on Thursday 28th November at 2.00pm in the Parish Hall. The tickets are free and can be collected from the Parish Office, 43A Rodney Road, Backwell on the following dates between 10.00am – 12.00 noon: Tuesday 7th November Tuesday 14th November Tuesday 21st November If you are unable to get to the office for a ticket, please call the Parish Team on 01275 464653 or email and we'll see what we can do to help.

Over 60’s Christmas Tea Party – 28th November 20242024-10-29T13:24:55+00:00

Full Council Meeting – Thursday 3rd October 2024 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm

0.0 Summons 3rd October 2024 0.1 Agenda 3rd October 2024 4.0 Meeting of the Full Council Minutes 5th September 2024 6.0 Update from District Cllr B Petty 9.0 Draft minutes of Planning Committee meeting on 19th September 2024 10 Clerk's Report 11a) BPC email to NSC re Farleigh Fields East 11a) Farleigh Field East– Flood and Drainage Strategy Review June 2024 11b) BPC email to NSC re Farleigh Fields West 11b) Farleigh Field West- Highways & Transportation report September 2024 11e) Lucy White monthly report September 2024 11f) Planning Applications to consider 3rd October 2024 11f) vii) 24 P 1391 FUH – 97 West Town Rd, BS48 3BH (Reconsultation) 11f) viii) 24 P 1392 LBC – 97 West Town Road, BS48 3BH (Reconsultation) 11f) ix) 24 P 0652 FUL – Badgers Lodge, Downside Road (Reconsultation) 21 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) report for Backwell Parish Council (reported year 1 April 2023 [...]

Full Council Meeting – Thursday 3rd October 2024 – Backwell Parish Hall – 7.30pm2024-09-27T14:33:26+00:00
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