| NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE: Staunton Lane From 0700 TO 1900 on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd June Staunton Lane will be closed for road maintenance/resurfacing. We have been assured that access for affected residents will be maintained at all times. |
| Also see below re Charlton Lane. noting that heavy traffic is expected due to Glastonbury Festival |
B&NES emergency road closure – please plan your journey |
| People are being advised to plan their travel next week following the emergency closure of a busy road near Keynsham, due to a burst water main and planned resurfacing works on the A368. A Bristol Water mains burst, which happened yesterday (June 16) has forced a section of Charlton Road to close and this may increase pressure on the local area’s road network over the next week. A diversion route is in place and sign posted through Bristol using the A37 and A4. The emergency closure coincides with planned resurfacing works to the A368 at Chelwood, a national rail strike and an increase in traffic for Glastonbury Festival. Bristol Water is working over the weekend to re-open the road; however Bristol Water is expecting the affected section of Charlton Road to remain closed into next week. A spokesperson from Bristol Water said: “The burst main on Charlton Road has been repaired and the team are now going to backfill the excavation. “They will then have to break out the other damaged side of the carriageway to check for any damage to the integrity of the road, and refill and repair this. “The team will continue working over the weekend on the reinstatements, with further assessments of the road on Monday morning to review the extent of the damage. “The repairs have been complicated and with significant damage to the road surface, we are anticipating the road to be completely cleared and reopened next Friday.” Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Transport, said: “This emergency road closure may increase the pressure on the local traffic network as it will overlap with a planned two-week road closure of the A368 at Chelwood, which starts on Monday 20 June. Unfortunately, these works cannot be rearranged as there is no alternative timeframe in the immediate future and the method being used to resurface the roads requires warmer temperatures. A diversion route using the A39 will be in place throughout.” Traffic was already expected to be higher than usual over the next week as a national rail strike is due to take place on the 21st, 23rd and 25th of June, and over 200,000 people are expected to attend this years’ Glastonbury Festival which is taking place 22nd–26th June. Bath & North East Somerset Council has put in place diversion routes for traffic and advanced notices positioned along the route to warn road users of the road closures. The council expects there to be higher than usual volumes of traffic along the A37 and A39 while these roadworkses take place and advise planning any journeys ahead of time to avoid delays. https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/ |
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tea Party
Villagers gathered to celebrate this historic occasion and raise a toast to Her Majesty. A delicious selection of sandwiches and savouries together with homemade cakes and scones was enjoyed by nearly 60 residents .
Councillors and volunteers along with representatives from the 107th Whitchurch Scouts, Cubs and Beavers served teas, coffees and food in a warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of laughter and memories shared.
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Whitchurch Village Commemorates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by joining the National Beacon Lighting
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who made the beacon lighting an amazing event. About 200 people raised a toast to Her Majesty as we joined others around the country celebrating 70 glorious years. The Deputy Lieutenant David Medlock attended and read the proclamation .
It was a joint village effort with various groups and people joining together to commemorate the occasion
Whitchurch Cricket club opened the bar and provided use of their facilities, a thriving club with a youth section for 5-17 age olds, training every Friday evening. Whitchurch Cricket Club Youth Section .
Barbarians Rugby Club provided use of their ground for parking.
Whitchurch and Pensford Royal British Legion provided standard bearers and a piper, who heralded the beacon lighting.
Martin Squire brought his illuminated vehicle along and provided support on the evening.
Audrey, one of our senior resident who has lived in the village the longest, lit the beacon magnificently with support from Nick Kirk WVC chairman.
Cocoa and Crumb served hot drinks and snacks.
Finally the councillors and volunteers worked hard setting up the event and marshalling the evening to make it a tremendous success.
Garden Waste Collection delay
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 |
Queen’s Jubilee Beacon Lighting this Thursday
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.
Thinking about becoming a Local Councillor?
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.
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting
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
Bristol Clean Air Zone
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
QUEEN’S PLATINUM BIG JUBILEE TEA PARTY
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.
NEW DATES FOR CANCELLED MEETING
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