In 2025, criminals stole £21 million from victims of courier fraud.
In Avon and Somerset alone, there was a financial loss of £346,000.
City of London Police are issuing a renewed warning to the public as courier fraud continues to evolve across the UK, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics.
Please read the attached for more information:
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| Date | Mon 15 Jun 2026 |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Development | Change of use of building from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class B2 (General Industrial) for use as an MoT testing station and vehicle repair centre. Alteration to door from 2.4 m high to 3.5 m high |
| Date | Wed 10 Jun 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Demolition of the existing lean-to and proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with minor internal alterations. |
PORS
| Date | Thu 04 Jun 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Demolition of the existing sunroom and proposed erection of a replacement single storey rear extension. |
PORS
| Date | Tue 02 Jun 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a single-storey rear infill extension. |
PORS
| Date | Thu 14 May 2026 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | Oak (T1) Raise crown to 2,5mtrs by removal of sub lateral limbs only. Clear crown away from property to give 2mtr clearance |
PORS
| Date | Wed 08 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Full planning application for 25no. new residential dwellings, with access from the A370, associated drainage infrastructure and landscaping |
PORS
| Date | Thu 23 Apr 2026 |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Development | Listed Building Consent for Re-pointing, repair of table stones, mortar and render utilising lime putty mix and lime wash paint. Clean and redecoration of all downpipes and guttering and repair of dormer window. |
| Date | Tue 31 Mar 2026 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | T1 Ash. Crown reduction to reduce the shape and height of the over all tree by 2 meters. Reasons for work – the tree is now forest height in a small back garden |
| Date | Fri 27 Mar 2026 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension. |
Hour spare with a helping hand
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) is delighted to announce the roll out of the Good Neighbour Scheme, a community led initiative designed to support older residents (65+) living in rural villages across North Somerset. The scheme connects local volunteers with residents who need occasional help with small odd jobs in and around their home, enabling people to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.
If you have a spare hour and would like to volunteer with this scheme, please contact Tracy on 07458073262 or email info@vansmail.org.uk
If you get a call that seems off, stop, hang up, and dial 159. It’s a safe and direct way to connect with your bank when you’re most at risk of being scammed. It’s simple, easy to remember, and can’t be faked so 159 will never call you.
The attached has some useful information and a link to the Stop Scams UK website.
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Congresbury Youth Partnership run a Code Club for young people aged 8 to 16 on Mondays in term time from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Would be coders can drop in at any time after their school day finishes, and get involved with projects using SCRATCH and PYTHON coding languages and simple electronics.
These sessions are not like school; they are full of fun, hands on and providing very practical skills.
Interest from adult volunteers with any basic IT skills who could support young people would be very welcome. We would especially like to hear from young people looking for Duke of Edinburgh scheme placements meeting criteria for volunteering or skills units. Contact us at congresburycodeclub@gmail.com, or drop in to Congresbury Youth Club during Monday sessions.
| Date | Fri 08 Aug 2025 |
| Application Type | Tree works |
| Development | T1 yew – dismantle yew to leave a 2m stem to regenerate. T2 yew – reduce crown over pub garden by up to 1.5m to rebalance both trees are undermined by badger activity and have become unstable. |
We have unfortunately lost our website and cannot retrieve any of the information contained in it. We need someone to help us who can set up a new website for us.
Is there anyone in the village who can help us please?
Please contact Chris Short on 01934 833764 or email chriscongar@hotmail.com
Thank you!
