News

Defibrillator training

Saturday 23rd September 2pm

Banwell Children’s Centre  

The conclusion of the 2016/2017 audit is now available

Churchill & Langford Minibus Society are running a new Journey from Banwell to Bath.  

The first one is on June 26^th.  £6 return.  

Phone Alison on 01934 253761 for more details.

Thought about Becoming a Parish Councillor?

Have you ever thought about giving something back to your community by becoming a Parish Councillor? The Parish Council aims to make a difference to the area we live in and can be a rewarding experience by improving our local environment.

http://www.churchillpc.org.uk/Churchill-Langford/minibus_society-21054.aspx

Each year any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the Annual Return. All books, deeds, contracts, bills etc relating to them are available for inspection. You can see a copy of the notice for the year ended 31st March 2017 by clicking on Parish Council the Parish Documents and then finacne and audit documents. 

UK Parliamentary election

For the Weston-super-Mare constituency

1.       An Election is to be held for a Member of Parliament to serve the Weston-super-Mare constituency.

2.       Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the (Acting) Returning Officer, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ during the times stated below.

3.       Nomination papers must be delivered to the (Acting) Returning Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ on any day after the date of this notice, on Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on Thursday 11 May 2017.  

4.       The £500 deposit can be paid by legal tender or by means of a banker’s draft, or with the Acting Returning Officer’s consent by the electronic transfer of funds.  

5.       If the election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 8 June 2017.

6.       Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 22 May 2017.

7.       Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by      5 p.m. on Tuesday 23 May 2017.

8.       New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by 5 p.m. on Wednesday 31 May 2017.

9.       Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on the grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by 5 p.m. on Thursday 8 June 2017. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 31 May 2017. To apply on the grounds of work/service, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm on Wednesday 31 May 2017.

Dated:    5 May 2017                                           Nicholas Brain (Acting Returning Officer)    

BANWELL PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH ASSEMBLY OF ELECTORS

YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE ANNUAL MEETING OF ELECTORS TO BE HELD ON

 FRIDAY 19^th MAY 2017 AT 7.30pm

IN BANWELL VILLAGE HALL

UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF COUNCILLOR Jim Weston

(Chairman of Banwell Parish Council)

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES.
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST PARISH ASSEMBLY HELD ON 27th APRIL 2016 – To confirm as a correct record. These are available for inspection on the Parish Council website.
3. BANWELL PARISH COUNCIL – Chairman’s Report.
4. BANWELL PARISH COUNCIL –

Ø  Draft statement of accounts for the year ending 31^st March 2017.

5. NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL – Ward Councillors’ Report.
6. AVON & SOMERSET CONSTABULARY – Local Beat Manager’s Report.
7. MENDIP HILLS AONB UNIT – Jim Hardcastle
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – This is YOUR opportunity to ask questions and/or give views on matters concerning the parish.
9. REPORTS BY VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS.
10. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING OF ELECTORS – 22^nd April 2018

Jim Weston

Chairman

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE ATTENDING, AT THE END OF THE MEETING

The following events are scheduled to include car-parking on Riverside Green and were agreed at the Parish Council meeting 13th March 2017.

Banwell Parish Council have adopted a new expenses / travel and subsistence policy

Follow the link which will take you to the last three years worth of Air Quality Data.  

I have a copy of the latest one in the office if you would like me to email it to you.

Election of Parish Councillor for
BANWELL 

The appeal by Gladman was dismissed by the inspector see the Inspectors report 

Two casual vacancies on the parish council

Gladman planning appeal Day 6

Gladman planning appeal Day 5

Day 4 of the Gladman Inquiry – Friday 23^rd September 2016

Gladman planning appeal for 155 houses at Knightcott Road. Day 3

Gladman planning appeal for 155 houses at Knightcott Road. Day 2

Gladman planning appeal for 155 houses at Knightcott Road. Day 1

The conclusion of the 2015/2016 audit is now available

Youth Club opening times and ages

Please see this temporary road closure notice.

Due to the resignation of Cllr Frost, there is now a casual vacancy on Banwell Parish Council.

Could all people interested in fulling this position please contact the Parish Clerk on 01934 820442 or clerk@banwellpc.org.uk as soon as possible.

Please see the below temporary road closure notice for Church Street

Please see this teporary road closure notice

Defibrillator training will be taking place at Banwell Football Club at 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th July 2016

The Banwell Parish Council audit return for 2015-16 is available under 'Parish Council / Parish documents' on this website.  It has yet to be agreed by the external auditors.  All accounts are available for inspection by members of the public between 1st July and 11th August 2016 by prior arrangement with the Clerk.

Please see the attached road closure notice for Pauxon Lane

Green bags are available for the Parish Office

Banwell Parish Council has received the first installment of the Annual Community Benefit from the Solar Farm in the village.

Please see the attach road closure notice.

Gladman Developments have submitted a new planning application for land south of Knightcott Road, Banwell

Please see this press release regarding the tragic RTC in Wolvershill Road on 30th March.

Please see the below changes to the A2 bus service

All evidence regarding the proposed Gladman development in Banwell has now been submitted to the appeal tribunal (including the submissions of the Parish Council opposing the development).

The appeal has now been adjourned until September 2016 for the evidence to be considered.

Please note this road closure notice.

The article on page 5 of the February copy of Banwell Parish News contains an incoreect reference number.

Please see the latest update from the Minibus Society.

An appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate against North Somerset Council's failure to issue a decision on an application for planning permission within the appropriate period (thirteen weeks).

Banwell has a new Community Resilience Co-ordinator – Anthony ‘Rob’ Robinson.

A planning application has been submitted for the proposed residential development of up to 42 no. homes to land east of Wolvershill Road, Banwell.

Press release regarding the Abbey Wall in Banwell Cemetery.

Banwell Parish Council have approved a policy regarding the placing of objects, including Christmas Trees at the War Memorial.

Education charity SGOSS – Governors for Schools is calling on residents of North Somerset to become school governors in order to support local schools and ensure the area’s young people receive the best possible education.

Local energy charity the Centre for Sustainable Energy will be at Weston-Super-Mare Town Hall between 1:00-4:00pm on the third Thursday of each month this winter (17 September, 15 October, 19 November and 17 December 2015).

Banwell has a small number of old fashioned finger posts which need repainting.  The Parish Council has decided that it will supply the required paint etc.  The Council is looking for a volunteer to do the painting work.  If you would be prepared to do this then please contact the Parish Clerk on 01934 820442.

The Churchill and Langford Minibus Society now covers Banwell.

Contact details for North Somerset Council in relation to traffic related issues.

The 121 bus service has now been replaced by the new A2 service.

Banwell Parish Council have adopted a grant awarding policy, which can be found under the documents section of this website.

Banwell Parish Council have issued a press release regarding the Christmas tree at the war memorial

Parking on Riverside Green, Banwell

Banwell Parish Council have adopted a new Press and Media Policy

Press Release regarding the condition of Banwell Cemetery Wall, and measures currently being taken to ensure public safety.