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.
Following the recent Local Elections Whitchurch Village Council has a Councillor vacancy.
On average, the Village Council meets 12 times a year at Whitchurch Village Community Centre. Councillors volunteer their time to work on behalf on their local community.
If you interested in community matters and want to help make a difference, we would like to hear from you.
The applicant’s name must appear on the current register of the Voters List or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in or within three miles of the parish or the applicant’s only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.
Support and induction training will be provided.
Any person interested in filling this vacancy should apply to the Clerk for an application and eligibility form. If you would like to find out more, or express your interest – please contact the Clerk – Sue Dyer:- Email: info@whitchurchvillagecouncil.co.uk Tel: 01275 839873 Or in writing to Whitchurch Village Council, Community Centre Office, Bristol Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PT
