Key found in Congresbury
A house key has been found in the Homefield area. It has a distinctive keyring. If you have lost a key, or know someone who has please email the editor for details of where to pick it up. Click here for photo
Funding available for home improvements
Planning Application 12D Brinsea Road Congresbury BS49 5JG
Date | Wed 23 Dec 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed erection of a single storey side extension and alterations to front parking area |
Covid-19 Scam
We have been advised of a new scam that is doing the rounds, which looks very believable and is therefore highly dangerous. It starts with a text, seemingly from the NHS, saying that you are now eligible to apply for the new vaccine and to click on the link to apply.
The link takes you to a website, which looks genuine and asks the user to complete a form asking for the following information.
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Payment card details
Proof of address
As you can see from the above, this should automatically ring alarm bells, as we all know, the vaccine is FREE.
Please follow this advice:
Do NOT click on links in unknown texts – always check it first
NEVER give out your personal details.
With the recent approval of multiple vaccines in the UK, these types of scam attempts are likely to continue as fraudsters look to take advantage of the rollout to so many people.
Cold calls regarding the vaccine are also beginning to take place – we’ve already had reports of scammers asking people to pay for it over the phone. If you receive one of these calls, hang up.
REMEMBER: The Covid-19 Vaccine is FREE on the NHS – you will NOT be asked to pay
Planning Application The Old School Rooms Station Road Congresbury BS49 5DX
Date | Mon 21 Dec 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Replace existing timber and metal windows to kitchen with double glazed polyester coated aluminium window units. |
Methodist Church News
National lockdown: Stay at Home
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.
National-lockdown-Stay-at-Home-GOV.UK_For more information click here
Planning Application 23 Stonewell Lane Congresbury BS49 5DN
Date | Tue 08 Dec 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed first floor dormer window to side elevation to enlarge kitchen and create new utility/shower room. |
Bluey available for Covid-19 vaccination transport
Tax Refund Scam by phone or email
If you get some unexpected news that you’re owed a ‘refund’ from the Tax Office, it may seem like good news. But, remember that with the self-assessment deadline looming on January 31, fraudsters will be bombarding people’s email inboxes and phones with fake offers of tax refunds. They may also cold call victims, or text or email links which will then take them to a false page, where their bank details or money will be stolen.
Over the past year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received nearly 900,000 reports from people about suspect contact – including over 620,000 reports from people about bogus tax rebates.
Never give out your personal information or click on links or download information from unexpected emails. If someone calls you out of the blue and makes you feel under pressure, just put the phone down to give yourself time to think. Details of suspect calls or emails claiming to be from HMRC can be forwarded to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts to 60599.
Planning Application 51 Venus Street Congresbury BS49 5HA
Date | Fri 04 Dec 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed single storey side/rear extension; demolition of rear dormer and replacement new pitched roof over existing first floor extension to rear with Juliet balcony at first floor level. New oak framed entrance Porch and associated internal alterations |
Planning Application Doric 6 The Causeway Congresbury BS49 5DJ
Date | Tue 01 Dec 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations. |
Act now on planning choices
Residents are urged to give their views on North Somerset’s Local Plan 2038. Deadline is Monday December 14th. Click here for more information.
Village family launches online gift shop
A Congresbury family has opened an online Christmas gift shop, offering local deliveries and no-quibble returns.
Ellie Munro, of Silver Street, says the shop previously traded as the Green Room boutique shop in Hay-On-Wye. She says: “We have a huge range of items that will make perfect gifts for your loved ones this Christmas. We can deliver our products safely and conveniently to people in our community and beyond, and we want especially to help those who cannot shop as we would all much prefer to during these difficult times.
“We can offer local delivery, collection from Congresbury or Clevedon giving complete peace of mind to those who may be unaccustomed to online shopping.”
For more details click here
Scam scare
Police warn vulnerable elderly people to be alert to a scam, after incidents in North Somerset.
Between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 3 December there were five incidents reported, with four happening on Tuesday and Wednesday. All have involved calls to people in their 70s, 80s or 90s living in Clevedon or Portishead.
In each case someone has telephoned impersonating a police officer. They claim the householder’s bank account has been used for crime and insist on cash being withdrawn, which they say they need as “evidence” and is collected from the house.
Memorial Hall marks centenary
Light up our Christmas!
Send us photos of any Christmas light displays in the village which have that wow! factor and we’ll put together an album to help keep us all smiling. You can send them on Facebook or on email editor@congresbury.net
Telephone fraud alert
Two elderly residents in the Clevedon area have been the subject of serious fraud.
Both received telephone calls today, December 2, from people claiming to be police officers – one from Luton and the other allegedly from Bristol. The supposed officers were very persistent and even asked one of the victims to call 191 to check their identity with a colleague. This was a clever ploy, as the line had not been disconnected and the phone was merely handed to an accomplice.
In both instances they were asked to attend their banks, and were advised by the fake police how they could get around the security measures / questions. On arrival the victims withdrew thousands of pounds between them, which was later collected from their homes by a courier. A password was given by the fraudster to use when handing the money over to the courier to make it even more convincing.
Avon and Somerset police say that this type of fraud can occur anywhere, so always be wary of unexpected calls. Never give out any personal details, especially financial account numbers or passwords. If you have any concerns, hang up immediately. Contact the bank or organisation they claim to represent using a mobile or different phone in case the offenders are still on the line. Never use any telephone numbers provided by the fraudster. Police will never ask you to attend your bank or withdraw cash.
Festive fun around the village

Christmas and New Year bus timetables
Click here for timetable updates
Carols on your doorstep
Planning Application Middle Elm Weston Road Congresbury BS24 6SN
Date | Mon 16 Nov 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Demolition of existing lean-to side extension and proposed erection of a single storey side/rear extension. |
The Strawberry Line in autumn
Improving the River Yeo
Bats, balls, bullets and bombs – Congresbury remembers
With the sound of the Last Post quietly fading on the North Somerset breeze following last week’s understandably muted commemorations, history group member and cricket club vice-president, Clive Burlton wondered just how the members and families associated with Congresbury Cricket club fared during World War One and its aftermath 100 years ago.
Click here to read the full story.
Brinsea Self Storage

Brinsea Self Storage are a new storage facility on the
edge of Congresbury. We have internal storage rooms,
from 16sq ft to 100sq ft, as well as 20 ft shipping
containers, all within a secure area with 24 hr cctv.
Please contact us for more information @
www.brinseaselfstorage.co.uk
tel 01934-351341 / 07831-437206 / 07876-743016 or email brinseastorage@gmail.com
Planning Application Upper Lodge Frost Hill Bristol BS49 5AD
Date | Wed 11 Nov 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed erection of a two storey side and rear extension. |
Planning Application Stonebridge Farm Bristol Road Hewish Weston-super-Mare BS24 6SG
Date | Thu 05 Nov 2020 |
Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
Development | Proposed agricultural building for the storage and maintenance of machinery. |
Road closures announced
North Somerset council has issued advanced warning that Stock Lane, Langford (B3133 ) will be closed from Monday November 23 for four weeks to complete drainage improvement and carriageway resurfacing works.
This will be to complete phase one of drainage works and will be for 24 hours a day.
Phase two of the drainage works are anticipated to start on Monday 4 January for two weeks and will also be for 24 hours a day.
Phase Three, surfacing works, are anticipated to begin on Monday 18 January and last for five days working 8pm to 6am.
Stock Lane will be closed from its junction with the A38 to its junction with Langford Road. Diversions will be in place.