The Latest News for Whitchurch Village, Bath and North East Somerset
The following streets will didn’t have their garden waste collection on June 1st, this will now be collected on June 12th
| Whitchurch | Church Meadows | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
| Whitchurch | Norton Lane | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
| Whitchurch | Staunton Lane | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
Preparations are well underway for this event which will take place this Thursday 2 June 2022.
As the event is in the Playpark area NO DOGS will be allowed and you will not be given access.
However you may watch from outside the area at your own risk.
The Local Government Association is hosting a webinar from 10:00 –11:30am on 7 June for members of the public, specifically those with an interest in serving the community, on becoming a councillor.
The event is aimed at the general public to help explain what councils and
councillors do and to explore the steps involved in becoming a councillor, including what support is available.
Click here for more details
Just a reminder that the National Beacon Lighting will be on Thursday 2nd June, please arrive at 9.15pm as events with start at 9.30pm with a piper and a toast to Her Majesty. Please join us at Whitchurch Village Playpark , Norton Lane , parking is limited so please walk if possible, bring a torch. The Cricket Club will also be open for drinks and there will also be a refreshment van for hot drinks and snacks. click here for link to Facebook
For your information our neighbouring local authority , Bristol City Council, is introducing a Clean Air Zone to reduce harmful pollution from older and more polluting vehicles.
The zone will start operating later this year.
For more details please click here
This week is the last week to book your place for the Big Tea Party on Sunday 5th June at 2.30pm.
If you are over 70 and a village resident please contact the village council on 01275839873 or email info@whitchurchvillagecouncil.co.uk to reserve your place. This event is free.
Following the unavoidable cancellation of the meetings to be held on Wednesday 6th April 2022 they have been rearranged for Thursday 21st April with the Annual Village Meeting at 7pm followed by the council meeting at 7.30pm
The latest village newsletter is being delivered to all houses in the village this week. It has exciting news about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and other dates for your diary. If you can’t wait please click here
Job hunters looking for a new role or a change in career can come along to the Keynsham Health & Social Care Jobs Fair to find out about the range of opportunities available in the sector.
The recruitment fair will be held at The Community Space (above the library), Keynsham on Friday 1 April, 10AM – 2PM.
Attendees will be able to meet local employers face-to-face and talk to them about available roles, training courses and apprenticeships. There are a variety of vacancies available for people with or without experience, many offering flexible hours and working patterns to fit around other commitments.
There is no need to book, the fair is open to everyone so just come along on the day. To find out more, or to search for health and social care vacancies across B&NES visit: https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/proudtocare
Following the recent Council Meeting the Councillors have agreed the Action Plan 2022-2023 , please click here for details