| Date | Tue 05 Dec 2023 |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing front porch and erection of a single storey front extension in place. |
Methodist Church News
Avon Fire & Rescue Service Free Training
The Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is offering free training aimed to help practitioners understand the risk and dangers of fire for those most vulnerable. It will cover topics including; cooking practices, hoarding, candles and smoking safety, electrical safety and how to make a referral into AF&RS.
Details are provided in the leaflet together with dates for the training sessions and how to register: practitioner-hfsv-training-leaflet-2024-dates.pdf.
Message from the Nailsea & Villages Neighbourhood Policing Team
We have seen an increase in the number of Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts and Shed Breaks, especially in the Congresbury, Long Ashton, Nailsea and Abbots Leigh areas but this advice is relevant to all areas covered by the Nailsea & Villages Neighbourhood Policing Team (Nailsea/ Backwell & Wrington/ Redwood/ Yeo Vale).
You can help protect your property by taking some basic steps like installing an external PIR lamp which activates when it detects movement, fit a video doorbell which will alert you when someone approaches your property and acts a deterrent because of the evidential video it captures.
Some criminals will burgle a house just to get the car keys. Always keep your vehicle locked, never keep the keys in the vehicle and store them in a hidden place in your property.
We are also aware of an increase in the number of outbuilding break-ins. We would remind you to make sure your outbuildings are secure, especially if you are storing high value items like Bikes, Lawnmowers and other garden machinery.
You can find more advice on many aspects of crime prevention at our crime prevention microsite: http://www.aspolicestaysafe.co.uk
If you are aware of anyone who is vulnerable and likely to be at an increased risk of being a victim of crime, please advise us so we can conduct a welfare check and do a crime prevention survey for them.
If you have any information about individuals involved in criminality in your area, you can contact the team by emailing us directly at: SomNorthNPTNailsea@avonandsomerset.police.uk (do not report crime at this email address), by ringing 101 or using our online reporting system at: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report.
You can visit our local Neighbourhood Policing Team Webpage, which includes information about the officers who cover your area, see what policing priorities have been set, get crime stats, see any events we are attending and there is a form to make contact with us: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area.
Attatchment: crime-prevention-handbook.pdf
YACWAG – Jan / Feb 2024 diary dates
Saturday 6th January: Window Wanderland workshop for youth group leaders. 10am – 12noon Yatton Library, High Street, BS49 4HJ and 3 – 5pm Congar’s Cafe, 1, Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5DG. Please email contact@yacwag.org.uk to attend.
Saturday 13th January: 10am – 3pm Trees for Climate planting day. Cobthorn Reserve, Congresbury, BS49 5DS. Please bring a spade and work gloves. Let us know you are coming by emailing contact@yacwag.org.uk.
Sunday 14th January: as above, reserve date in case of bad weather or work unfinished.
Thursday 25th January: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at the Old School Rooms, Station Road (A370) Congresbury, BS49 5DY. “The Belmont Project” – an illustrated talk by Gil Martin, about the local regenerative farming project.
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February: 5.30 – 8.30pm. YACWAG’s Window Wanderland on the theme “Nature as our Neighbour.” Please decorate your street-facing window and leave the lights on to help create an illuminated walking trail for the community.
Thursday 22nd February: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at Horsecastle Chapel, Horsecastle Farm Road, Yatton, BS49 4QQ. “Round YACWAG’s Reserves” – an update by Richard Croucher. Illustrated talk suitable for those new to YACWAG and those who heard the previous talk some years ago.
29 Southlands Way Congresbury BS49 5BW
| Date | Tue 21 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Minor material amendment to 22/P/1291/FUH |
| Development | Minor material amendment to 22/P/1291/FUH (Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension to North East elevation.) to allow change from approved brick finish to grey weatherboard cladding at first floor level. |
Police Appeal after Attempted Burglary in Congresbury
The police has informed us that it is appealing for the public’s help to identify these youths who it like to talk to in connection with an attempted burglary in Congresbury.
Shortly before 2am on Monday 21 August the window of a garage was smashed, however nothing was taken from the property.
The three people the police want to talk to are described as being aged 16 to 20 years old and as wearing dark tracksuits and balaclavas.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223202213, or complete the online appeals form.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its Anonymous Online Form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
Opening of the Strawberry Line Sandford Link
Garage Break In – Langford
The police has informed us that a garage was broken into on the 12th at 2:26am in Book Gardens, Langford. The owner was alerted by their video doorbell, where they then observed four males entering via a side doorway. The suspects also checked the owner’s vehicle and tried the rear door of the property, without success. Nothing was stolen from within the garage.
Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5223279795 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.
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Night Closure of A370
A resident has reported more bad news for people who need to use the A370!
SomersetLive reported that the A370 will be completely closed for 6 nights from November 27th from Cleeve to the bottom of Rhodyate Hill. (Not at weekends.) There is a notice by the roadside if you’re able to read it in passing!
A diversion will apparently be put in place but there’s no info about this on OneNetwork. Nothing yet on the First Bus diversions list either. Considering the hold ups on the A38 by the airport at present a diversionary route will not be a quick one!
The road closure will affect a lot of residents as well as through traffic.
Garage Break In
The police has informed us that a garage at the bottom of the rear garden of a home on Frost Hill in Congresbury was broken into during the night of Monday November the 13th. The locks were sawn off to allow entry and multiple items were stolen, including two Specialized bikes – a black road bike and a white hybrid version. Various gardening and camping equipment were also taken.
If you have any information about this incident, especially CCTV images, please call the police on 101, giving reference number 5223278050 and ask that the call is tagged as NHW. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Land At Congresbury Bridge (West Of The A370 And To The North Of The River Yeo) Bristol Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 08 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Full planning application for 25 new residential dwellings, with access from the A370, associated drainage infrastructure and landscaping |
Cowslip Corner Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JW
| Date | Mon 06 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed erection of a two-storey side extension to the eastern elevation, erection of a two storey and first-floor side extension to the western elevation and raising of the principle roof. Demolition of the existing garage and conservatory. |
Land At Brinsea Green Farm Brinsea Lane Congresbury BS49 5JN
| Date | Wed 01 Nov 2023 |
| Application Type | Prior approval for change of use |
| Development | Prior approval for change of use of 3no. agricultural buildings totalling 451sq.m with associated curtilage as Class R- Flexible Commercial Use (Use Class B8 – Storage & Distribution and Use Class E – Commercial, Business and Service use) |
Methodist Church News
Dementia Awareness Session at Congresbury Bowls Club. This event is open to everybody.
CONGARS CAFE INTO THE NEW YEAR
Congars Cafe is hoping to put on more events in the New Year and so as well as the monthly fused glass workshops, we are looking for other craft workshops or groups that would like to make use of the cafe space to put on their workshop or have a regular group meeting. People can either hire the cafe out of hours or in cafe opening times and catering can be provided by us.
If you are interested then please make contact us on 07715876827 to discuss your needs further.
Yatton Information Hub and Cafe. For carers and people living with dementia
Alzheimer’s Society Events
Christmas Shopping Event
Saturday 25th Nov 1-3pm
Second Christmas Shopping Event to be held at the Rec Club.
Land At Brinsea Green Farm Brinsea Lane Congresbury
| Date | Wed 25 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed Installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with a switchgear container, inverter/transformer units, a substation, site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, with a widened gated access at the junction of Brinsea Green Farm and Brinsea Lane. |
Methodist Church News
A370, West Town Road, Backwell – ADVANCED CLOSURE NOTICE X1. Diversion Information from First Bus Website
The A370, West Town Road in Backwell between Station Road and Brockley Combe Road will be closed to service X1 between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th October (five days) to facilitate carriageway works.
Service X1 heading towards Weston-super-Mare will be diverted via Colliters Way, A38, Langford to Congresbury traffic lights.
Due to the length of the diversion route and the amount of traffic that will be seeking alternative routes please allow extra time to make your journey.
Please also note there will be overnight closures 20:00 – 06:00 the following week 30th October to 4th November and the same diversion routes and bus stop closures will apply and the web page will be updated to reflect this nearer the time. Please monitor this page for any updates that may be necessary.
Regretfully the bus stops between and including Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton and Congresbury Bridge will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Winterstoke Road bus stop in Ashton or the Strawberry Line bus stop in Congresbury.
Service X1 heading towards Bristol will operate the reverse of the above.
Regretfully the bus stops between and including Tesco in Congresbury and Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Station Road bus stop in Congresbury or the Blackmoors Lane bus stop in Ashton.
Alternatively, passengers wishing to travel between Backwell and Bristol can board the X8 service.
YACWAG October 2023 Newsletter
Congresbury Art Groups combined exhibition
28th & 29th October. Venue – The Old School rooms
Congresbury Rec and Congresbury Ladies 2nd Christmas Shopping Event
Planning Application Agricultural Building Off Weston Road Congresbury
| Date | Wed 11 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Certificate of Lawfulness |
| Development | Certificate of Lawfulness for the refurbishment of existing stable block/Barn including the installation of a Septic Tank. |
Planning Application 39 Park Road Congresbury BS49 5HJ
| Date | Fri 06 Oct 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a 2 storey rear extension. Partial garage conversion and creation of pitched roof above. Replacement and alteration to all existing windows, installation of 2no. new windows at the first floor and extension of existing hard standing. |
Planning Application Lower Honey Hall Farm Honeyhall Lane BS49 5JX
| Date | Wed 27 Sep 2023 |
| Application Type | Full Planning Permission |
| Development | Proposed conversion of existing games room into 1no. holiday accommodation unit. Works to include alterations to fenestration and chimney flue |
Planning Application Energy And Technical Services Ltd Brinsea Road Farm Brinsea Batch BS49 5JP
| Date | Mon 25 Sep 2023 |
| Application Type | Prior approval for change of use |
| Development | Prior approval for change of use from Class E building to 2no. residential dwelling houses (Use Class C3) including curtilage, parking and shared access. No operational development proposed |