Without a new leader coming forward, there will be no Congresbury Brownies after July.
Congresbury Brownies – need URGENT help.
Follies of North Somerset and Bristol – an illustrated talk
Update from Tessa Munt, MP
Methodist Church Notices
Three Bays Barn Dolemoor Lane Congresbury BS49 5ED
| Date | Tue 09 Dec 2025 |
| Application Type | Certificate of lawfulness |
| Development | Certificate of lawfulness to establish the building operations relating to the construction of a two storey stone building for use as a dwellinghouse. |
Precinct Parking Extended
Congresbury Precinct Car Park
Free parking at the precinct car park is extended to 30 minutes for the month of December.
More time to shop locally and even enjoy a chat!
Methodist Church News
Public Transport Event in Congresbury
Open to everyone and is taking place in the Old School Rooms on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
NS-IFT-poster-1Pew News
Police Message – Drink and Drug Driving this Christmas
We’re urging people to do their bit to tackle drink and drug driving this Christmas as statistics show 2025 has been another tragic year on our roads.
Please see the attached PDF for more information.
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Greenacre Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JN
| Date | Mon 24 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a single storey rear and side extension and conversion of the existing integral garage. Raising of the existing garage roof, new front porch and associated demolitions. |
Beachams Barn Iwood Farm Lane Congresbury BS40 5AQ
| Date | Mon 24 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Development | Retrospective change of use of land from agricultural to additional garden land for Beacham’s Barn and associated works, the retrospective erection of existing workshop and the proposed erection of a home office following removal of the existing shipping containers. |
Norton Lodge Brinsea Batch Congresbury BS49 5JP
| Date | Wed 12 Nov 2025 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a single storey side extension. |
Methodist Church News
Congresbury Life
Police Notice
From Our MP
Methodist Church News
High and Dry – Mendip Shanty Group
Laurie Lee – The Lost Recordings
Avon and Somerset Police Burglary report
Avon and Somerset police have reported the following:
Thieves broke into a garden shed at Venus Street, Congresbury, between midnight and 8.15am on Friday 7 November. The offender used a crowbar to force two large padlocks from the door and then the door itself. Some power tools were stolen from a locked metal cabinet. Some fishing equipment was also taken.
If you have any information about this incident, especially CCTV images, please call us on 101, giving the reference number 5225311662, and ask that the call is tagged as Neighbourhood Watch. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111
Avon and Somerset Police
Neighbourhood Policing
Talk-to-Us-CongresburyBoard Games Afternoons: Upcoming Dates
Congresbury Life
We are now preparing the 14th Edition of Congresbury Life, covering December and January. Any copy for the magazine needs to reach us at congreburylife@gmail.com by Sunday 9th November.
The magazine is delivered to all households in the village and provides an opportunity to reach everyone in the village.
30 Silverstone Way Congresbury BS49 5ES
| Date | Mon 27 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Demolition of the existing conservatory and proposed erection of a replacement conservatory. |
Congresbury Singers Christmas Concert
Congresbury Singers Christmas Concert with childern from St Andrews School is on Tuesday 16th December at St Andrews Church, Congresbury starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £12 from PO, Re-Store and on the door and includes wine & mince pies.
Forthcoming Bluey Trips
Oak House Old Weston Road Congresbury BS49 5ED
| Date | Thu 23 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | T1 is an English Oak (Quercus robur). We will reduce the crown by approximately 1-2m to manage crown size and maintain a balanced and aesthetically pleasing form and remove deadwood.We will thin the crown by approximately 10-20% to decrease crown density. We will lift the crown to approximately 2.5-3m to create more clearance and create a uniform canopy skirt. |
Land North Of Mulberry Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 22 Oct 2025 |
| Application Type | Reserved matters application for appearance, landscape, layout and scale for the construction of 70 homes |
| Development | Reserved matters application for appearance, landscape, layout and scale for the construction of 70 homes, public open space (including play space), landscaping, drainage works, pedestrian, cycle and vehicular links and associated infrastructure pursuant to 22/P/0459/OUT (Outline planning application for the erection of up to 70no. dwellings (including 30% affordable housing), public open space, children’s play area, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system and engineering works, with vehicular access off Mulberry Road. All matters reserved except for means of access. (Appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved) |
The Vicarage Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DX
| Date | Wed 24 Sep 2025 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | Western Red Cedar (1) – Reduce height by 3m. Raise low canopy to 4.5m above road and 2.5m above ground level rest of canopy. Cut back on West side to give 2.5m clearance from roof. Cut back from street light on North side to give 1.5m clearance to light head. Reason – Canopy below statutory height. Canopy close to roof and shading neighbours house. Cherry (6) – Shorten branches on East side by 1m to reshape crown. Remove deadwood. Reason – Side stem over school entrance on West side recently removed as decayed under 5 day notice. Decayed main stem. End weight reduction on East side of tree required to rebalance tree. Sycamore’s (11,14,17,24 & 25) – Remove deadwood 5cm or above in diameter. Reason – Safety of public |