Congresbury Bowling Club are after new members and have a Club night every Monday at 6pm where people can just come along and have a go. They are a really friendly and social club and have events all year round.
Congresbury-Bowling-ClubRepair Cafe – Congars Cafe
Travel news – Wood Hill / A370 junction closure
Those who have kept a keen eye on the roadworks via OneNetwork will no doubt be aware that the Wood Hill junction is due for closure from 25th March. Signs up on Wood Hill show that this closure will be longer than is currently being shown on OneNetwork – indicating that it will be closed until 23rd August. The closure is part of North Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. This is just a warning to those who may not pass by that way every day!
Beware: Missing pet posts on social media
No doubt anyone with a social media account will be familiar with the occasional missing pet appeals, but did you know there could be another reason behind these posts.
Do please take a couple of moments to read the attached advice.
missing-pet-posts-on-social-mediaBereavement Peer Support Group
The Yatton and Congresbury STAR group has moved! Now at:
Where: Congars Cafe, 1 Broad Street, Congresbury
When: 3rd Monday of every month, 2pm – 4pm. Starting Monday 18th March.
For more info please contact congarscafe20@gmail.com
NEW_STAR_POSTERLove Congresbury
Love Congresbury is a volunteer organisation to love and support our village through community projects and events and acts as the Congresbury Village Fete Committee.
Details | Please visit our Facebook Page. |
Contact | Kirsty Bowles | Phone 01934 833 126 | Address St Andrew’s Church, Station Road, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5DX |
Existing Agricultural Building Wrington Hill Wrington Congresbury
Date | Mon 08 Jan 2024 |
Application Type | Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 99/0102 |
Development | Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 99/0102 (retention of alterations and extensions to ex-shooting lodge) |
Challacombe 5 Pauls Causeway Congresbury BS49 5DH
Date | Tue 09 Jan 2024 |
Application Type | Tree works |
Development | Leylandii (T1) – Crown reduction by up 2mtrs to side only over neighbours boundary |
Methodist Church News
57 Park Road Congresbury BS49 5HE
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |