We have been advised by Bath and North East Somerset Council that on Tuesday 24th October 2023 Stockwood Hill, Keynsham will be closed to all traffic between 09:30 – 15:00hrs (this is an anticipated requirement). This is to undertake drainage improvement works to remove highway flooding.
The road will be closed at Stockwood Hill, Keynsham from its junction with Stockwood Vale extending north west to a point outside the former garden centre, Whitegate Nurseries.
The closure and diversion will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, but expect delays.
Around 17 representatives from 107th Bristol (Whitchurch) Scout Group joined other volunteers on a cold but sunny Saturday morning to collect around 20 bags of rubbish from pavements, footpaths and open spaces around Whitchurch Village.
Whitchurch Village Councillors would like to thank all those who took park in this event to help make the Village look clean and tidy.
Bath and North East Somerset Council are advising of possible disruption to waste, recycling and garden waste collections due to Unite industrial action within our Waste and Recycling service starting from Monday 18 September to Sunday 24 September. This industrial action is in relation to the local government national pay award. There may also be disruption at our recycling centres in Midland Road, Bath and Midsomer Norton. They are working hard to minimise any disruption so please put your recycling/garden waste or refuse waste out as usual. For recycling and rubbish collections if they have been unable to collect they will not be able to return later in the week. Please take your bins/boxes back in and present them again on your next scheduled collection, they will collect additional waste/recycling if placed alongside. Please check their waste disruption page next week for any updates, including garden waste collection arrangements and opening hours for our recycling centres. They apologise for any inconvenience.
Whitchurch Village Councillors are very disappointed to report that on the evenings of Monday 11th and Wednesday 13th September three trees in the Norton Lane Playpark were vandalised.
These trees were planted as part of an ongoing scheme to attract wildlife, promote clean air and add nature to the Village. These particular trees would have added shade to the benched area at the park and being mature trees will be costly to replace.
The crime has been reported to the police but if you have any further information please either contact the Whitchurch Village Council or the police direct.
We have also had reports of antisocial behaviour in Hamilton Way/Sleep Lane which has been reported to the police, who did attend.
Our Village is proud to be a pleasant place to live and work , we therefore ask that should you see any criminal activities please report it to the police.
Residents living in and around
Somer Valley are being encouraged to have their say on the future of public
transport in their area in a consultation which launched on Monday (26 June).
The proposed Somer Valley
Links project aims to give people more options to travel sustainably, whether
by bus, walking or cycling. It covers travel between Midsomer Norton, Westfield
and Radstock and Bath/Bristol along the A37, A362 and A367.
The plans have been developed
by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bath & North
East Somerset Council and incorporating feedback given during the first stage
of the project in 2021.
Councillor Sarah
Warren, deputy leader and cabinet member for Climate Emergency and Sustainable
Travel, said: “We are investing over £100m to transform our transport system
and deliver our manifesto commitment to give people more choices, so they can
reduce their reliance on private cars. I would encourage people to take part in
this consultation because their views and comments will help to shape plans for
transport in the Somer Valley area.”
Anyone interested in finding
out more about the proposed changes can attend one of the drop-in events or
join the online webinar.
Drop-in events:
Wednesday
12 July (2pm to 7pm) – Trinity Methodist Church, Radstock
Wednesday
19 July (3pm to 8pm) – St Luke’s Church, Hatfield Road, Bath
Monday
24 July (2pm to 7pm) – Farrington Gurney Memorial Hall
The online webinar will take
place on Thursday 6 July from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. You can register for the
session here: Find out more
(haveyoursaywest.co.uk)
A presentation on the project
and the consultation will also be given at the following area forums:
Somer
Valley Area Forum: Tuesday 4 July (6pm) at Trinity Methodist Church, Radstock
Keynsham
Area Forum: Thursday 6 July (6pm) at the Community Space, 5 Temple St,
Keynsham.
Chew
Valley Area Forum: Wednesday 12 July (6pm) at Chew Valley School, Chew Magna
Bath
Area Forum: Tuesday 18 July (5.30pm) at Bath City Farm Community Café, Bath
Information on the project
will also be shared at the Bathavon Area Forum on 5 July.
You can find more information
including an interactive map and
a link to the consultation on the website: Have Your Say West. The
consultation closes on 6 August 2023.
All ready for the Big LunchThe toast to the KingVillagers enjoy the food Tea is served
Villagers gathered to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and raise a toast to His Majesty. A delicious selection of sandwiches and savouries together with cakes and lollies was enjoyed over 100 residents .
Councillors and volunteers along with representatives from the 107th Whitchurch Scouts served teas, coffees and food in a warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of laughter.
Families enjoyed games and a bouncy castle on the grass.
A memorable afternoon to celebrate this special occasion was enjoyed by all.
