NOTICE OF INTENT NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL (A370 MAIN ROAD, BACKWELL, NORTH SOMERSET) (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that North Somerset District Council proposes to make an order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1) and 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The effect of the Order is to implement a short 40mph speed limit on A370 Main Road, Backwell. The intention is to move the 30mph limit closer to the edge of the village, to increase speed limit compliance at A370 West End Road. The extent of the proposed restriction is described in the schedule below. Full details of the proposal are contained in the draft order, a plan of the affected area, and a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order. These may be inspected at the following location: - • North Somerset Council website, at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/notices Should you wish to make any observations on this proposal (whether you support or object the proposal) you should make them in writing to the Director of Development and Environment at the address below, or the email address below quoting the reference 2021/A370/40MPH/2 by 5pm on 5 th November 2021. Any objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the District Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. Town Hall Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ Tel No (01934) 888888 Email traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk Dated : 13 th of October 2021 Darren Gilbert Head of Highway Technical Services SCHEDULE 40 mph Speed Limit A370 Main Road From a point 40 metres south of its junction with Kellways to a point 30 metres north of its junction with Kellways, a total distance of 70 metres
Nailsea Community Trust
Nailsea Community Trust have asked us to remind you that Brockley is within their "catchment area" and that the Trust can make grants to applicants (individuals, organisations serving those in the village and community-benefit events) for the purpose of relieving poverty, and to promote the physical and emotional well-being of persons within our community.
Please refer to www.nailseacommunitytrust.org.uk for more information.
Nailsea Community Trust have asked us to remind you that Brockley is within their "catchment area" and that the Trust can make grants to applicants (individuals, organisations serving those in the village and community-benefit events) for the purpose of relieving poverty, and to promote the physical and emotional well-being of persons within our community.
Please refer to www.nailseacommunitytrust.org.uk for more information.
WARNING OF POTENTIAL SCAM
We have become aware that a letter has been posted through the doors of houses on Main Road regarding an app for "Nextdoor Brockley".
It is appropriate to remind everyone to be very careful with their activity online and via mobiles as there are an increasing number of scams trying to catch people out. If in doubt do not engage with these invitations.
We have become aware that a letter has been posted through the doors of houses on Main Road regarding an app for "Nextdoor Brockley".
It is appropriate to remind everyone to be very careful with their activity online and via mobiles as there are an increasing number of scams trying to catch people out. If in doubt do not engage with these invitations.
Consultation from North Somerset on recycling and waste strategy
We only have one planet and all waste goes somewhere. This is a mission to achieve ‘zero waste’ and is an important part of protecting our planet. As a council we have declared a climate emergency, and as the waste we produce has associated carbon emissions this strategy will form part of the climate emergency work. We must think of waste as being a resource from which as much value as possible should be recovered.
We’d like to hear your thoughts, visit: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/wastestrategy
Consultation ends 18 August 2021
We only have one planet and all waste goes somewhere. This is a mission to achieve ‘zero waste’ and is an important part of protecting our planet. As a council we have declared a climate emergency, and as the waste we produce has associated carbon emissions this strategy will form part of the climate emergency work. We must think of waste as being a resource from which as much value as possible should be recovered.
We’d like to hear your thoughts, visit: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/wastestrategy
Consultation ends 18 August 2021
BROCKLEY PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN (EXEMPT AUTHORITY)
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 25, 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
1. Date of announcement___________11 June 2021_________
2. Each year the smaller authority prepares an Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR). The AGAR has been published with this notice. It will not be reviewed by the appointed auditor, since the smaller authority has certified itself as exempt from the appointed auditor’s review.
Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the AGAR, the accounting records for the financial year to which it relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be made available for inspection by any person interested. For the year ended 31 March 2021, these documents will be available on reasonable notice by application to:
Name: Andy Warren Telephone: 07932 191964
Position: Responsible Financial Officer Email: brockleypc@hotmail.co.uk
commencing on (c) __Monday 14 June 2021 _______________________
and ending on (d) ___Friday 23 July 2021 ________________________
3. Local government electors and their representatives also have:
The appointed auditor can be contacted at the address in paragraph 4 below for this purpose between the above dates only.
4. The smaller authority’s AGAR is only subject to review by the appointed auditor if questions or objections raised under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 lead to the involvement of the auditor. The appointed auditor is:
PKF Littlejohn LLP (Ref: SBA Team)
15 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London E14 4HD
(sba@pkf-l.com)
5. This announcement is made by Andy Warren. Responsible Financial Officer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN (EXEMPT AUTHORITY)
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 25, 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
1. Date of announcement___________11 June 2021_________
2. Each year the smaller authority prepares an Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR). The AGAR has been published with this notice. It will not be reviewed by the appointed auditor, since the smaller authority has certified itself as exempt from the appointed auditor’s review.
Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the AGAR, the accounting records for the financial year to which it relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be made available for inspection by any person interested. For the year ended 31 March 2021, these documents will be available on reasonable notice by application to:
Name: Andy Warren Telephone: 07932 191964
Position: Responsible Financial Officer Email: brockleypc@hotmail.co.uk
commencing on (c) __Monday 14 June 2021 _______________________
and ending on (d) ___Friday 23 July 2021 ________________________
3. Local government electors and their representatives also have:
- The opportunity to question the appointed auditor about the accounting records; and
- The right to make an objection which concerns a matter in respect of which the appointed auditor could either make a public interest report or apply to the court for a declaration that an item of account is unlawful. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the auditor and a copy sent to the smaller authority.
The appointed auditor can be contacted at the address in paragraph 4 below for this purpose between the above dates only.
4. The smaller authority’s AGAR is only subject to review by the appointed auditor if questions or objections raised under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 lead to the involvement of the auditor. The appointed auditor is:
PKF Littlejohn LLP (Ref: SBA Team)
15 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London E14 4HD
(sba@pkf-l.com)
5. This announcement is made by Andy Warren. Responsible Financial Officer
Return to Face to Face Meetings
Following the relaxation in COVID related regulations we are pleased to advise that will be returning to face to face Council Meetings with effect from Monday 7th June 2021. The meeting will be held on a socially distanced basis in St Bridget's Church, Chelvey.
At the meeting on 4th May it was also resolved that future meetings will now be held on the first Monday of the month rather than the first Tuesday.
Following the relaxation in COVID related regulations we are pleased to advise that will be returning to face to face Council Meetings with effect from Monday 7th June 2021. The meeting will be held on a socially distanced basis in St Bridget's Church, Chelvey.
At the meeting on 4th May it was also resolved that future meetings will now be held on the first Monday of the month rather than the first Tuesday.
New Parish Clerk for Brockley
Following the resignation of Joanna van Tonder, Andy Warren has been appointed as Parish Clerk for Brockley.
We would like to thank Joanna for all her hard work for Brockley over recent years. She has been appointed as Town Clerk to Glynneath Council in South Wales and we wish her every success in her new role.
Andy is also the Parish Clerk for Cleeve and his contact details are:
Andy Warren
33 Derham Park
Yatton
Bristol
BS49 4DZ
Mobile Number 07932 191964
email: brockleypc@hotmail.co.uk
Following the resignation of Joanna van Tonder, Andy Warren has been appointed as Parish Clerk for Brockley.
We would like to thank Joanna for all her hard work for Brockley over recent years. She has been appointed as Town Clerk to Glynneath Council in South Wales and we wish her every success in her new role.
Andy is also the Parish Clerk for Cleeve and his contact details are:
Andy Warren
33 Derham Park
Yatton
Bristol
BS49 4DZ
Mobile Number 07932 191964
email: brockleypc@hotmail.co.uk
Parish Council vacancy (22/02/2021)
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Brockley
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Dr Antony Ridge, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 12 March, 2021 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by TEN electors for the said Parish (or Parish ward if warded), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
However, if an election is requested, a poll cannot currently take place until 6 May 2021 as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the 2020 Regulations.
Dated 22 February 2021
Joanna van Tonder
Clerk to Brockley Parish Council
4 Woodland Avenue
Port Talbot
SA13 2LP
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Brockley
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Dr Antony Ridge, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 12 March, 2021 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by TEN electors for the said Parish (or Parish ward if warded), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
However, if an election is requested, a poll cannot currently take place until 6 May 2021 as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the 2020 Regulations.
Dated 22 February 2021
Joanna van Tonder
Clerk to Brockley Parish Council
4 Woodland Avenue
Port Talbot
SA13 2LP
West of England Rural Network Storytelling event - 25th February 2021
Parish Council vacancy (30/09/2020)
NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Brockley
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Karen Shaw, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 20 October, 2020 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by TEN electors for the said Parish (or Parish ward if warded), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
However, if an election is requested, a poll cannot currently take place until 6 May 2021 as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the 2020 Regulations.
Dated 30 September 2020
Joanna van Tonder
Clerk to Brockley Parish Council
24 Fernlea Park
Neath
SA10 7SU
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR
Parish of Brockley
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that due to the resignation of Karen Shaw, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 20 October, 2020 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ by TEN electors for the said Parish (or Parish ward if warded), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
However, if an election is requested, a poll cannot currently take place until 6 May 2021 as a result of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the 2020 Regulations.
Dated 30 September 2020
Joanna van Tonder
Clerk to Brockley Parish Council
24 Fernlea Park
Neath
SA10 7SU
Friendly Calls provide a lifeline to isolated Older People
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Age UK Somerset has adapted its services to meet the needs of local older people in these uncertain times. Aiming to reach those who are feeling particularly cut-off during self-isolation, the charity have set up a new service to alleviate the sense of loneliness experienced by many especially those shielding alone.
The Friendly Phone Calls service involves each client receiving a regular friendly phone call from a member of Age UK Somerset staff, to check in on them and help them to feel more connected. The regular calls lessen anxiety and offer clients an opportunity to talk about their concerns, allowing staff to signpost them to any other services which may be of further help to them. This is a vital service for older people during the lockdown, many of whom do not speak to anyone else for days or even weeks. One lady who is receiving a weekly call said of the service “It's excellent, a great help. It's one of the things that will help us get through this, knowing there's someone who cares enough to call you and see how you are getting on. It's nice having someone to talk to and complain to!” As more older people register for the service, or are referred to the service through partner organisations such as Mind with whom Age UK Somerset works as part of the Somerset Mental Health Alliance, so to meet demand the local charity has now increased the size of the friendly team so anyone over 60 in Somerset or North Somerset can hear a friendly voice on the end of the phone to cheer up their day if they request the free service. To register for these Friendly phone calls you call 01823 345610, email info@ageuksomerset.org.uk or visit the charity’s dedicated new website www.ageuksomersetcoronavirus.org.uk |
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Coronavirus Planning - update (05/03/2020)
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GOT A SPARE HOUR OR TWO? Please come along and help us keep Brockley beautiful ...
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Royal Voluntary Service - COMMUNITY COMPANIONS
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) are currently developing a volunteer-led initiative across North Somerset to help reduce isolation and loneliness within older people.
The project's - known as Community Companions - primary focus is to recruit and train small teams of volunteers to provide companion support to the most isolated within their own communities. The more local the focus the better. Royal Voluntary Service provides all the background support, DBS’s, safeguarding, insurance and training services for the volunteers to facilitate such activity to happen safely.
The aim is to attract volunteers to join the project and establish a local support network that can then reach out to help the most isolated.
Does this sound of interest to you?
If so, please take a look at Community Companions Guide
RVS Community Companions website
The project's - known as Community Companions - primary focus is to recruit and train small teams of volunteers to provide companion support to the most isolated within their own communities. The more local the focus the better. Royal Voluntary Service provides all the background support, DBS’s, safeguarding, insurance and training services for the volunteers to facilitate such activity to happen safely.
The aim is to attract volunteers to join the project and establish a local support network that can then reach out to help the most isolated.
Does this sound of interest to you?
If so, please take a look at Community Companions Guide
RVS Community Companions website
Upcoming road closures:
- Brockley Combe Road to be closed to traffic from 18 November 2019 for two days to complete drainage investigation and cleansing works (during the hours of 09:00 and 16:00)
- Brockley Combe Road to be closed to traffic from 18 December 2019 for three nights to complete surfacing works (during the hours of 20:00 and 05:00)
A splash of colour: A fantastic team effort by some of the residents of Brockley who planted 150 Holland Sensation daffodils at the Crossroads on Saturday the 21st of September. Julian Ridge, the Chair for the Parish Council wished to say "A special thank you to the younger members of the Ciulli and O'Hara families who provided much needed assistance in digging holes in what seemed more like concrete than soil!" It will be exciting to see these bloom in the New Year. A further plant will be taking place in the future at the green at the Chelvey Batch /A370 junction. If you fancy getting involved, please do get in touch.
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BROCKLEY WOODS: Horse riders, ramblers and dog walkers please be advised the North Somerset Council has issued and Emergency Closure Notice Under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Sec. 14(2)
Bridleway LA4/2 Brockley Coombe Temporary Prohibition of use by all traffic including foot passengers and horses order 2019.
There has been glass deposited on the section and there is no safe alternative route for foot passengers, horse riders or cycles.
Notice was issued on the 20th of August 2019 for a period of closure for 21 days but may be extended further.
Bridleway LA4/2 Brockley Coombe Temporary Prohibition of use by all traffic including foot passengers and horses order 2019.
There has been glass deposited on the section and there is no safe alternative route for foot passengers, horse riders or cycles.
Notice was issued on the 20th of August 2019 for a period of closure for 21 days but may be extended further.
Superfast Broadband (11/06/2018)
