Dear Parishioners

I hope that this can be a means of letting parishioners, especially those who are unable to get to Parish Council meetings, have some idea of what’s going on, what we are doing that we think is good, what we are doing because there’s no choice, and maybe what some of our thought processes are. 

Disclaimer, What I write is an attempt to fairly report on some issues that reader may find of interest. But it is my own view and cannot be relied upon as the definitive opinion of the Council as a whole. 

I hope everyone is managing to avoid catching the COVID19 Virus. Now we are being locked up” again.

Keeping to social distancing guidelines has mean Parish Council Meetings have had to go virtual via zoom. Its not ideal, but at least we have managed to carry on. Members of the public can still observe meetings and speak in the public participation slot. But to do that unfortunately, it means you need access to a computer and internet connection, or you can dial in via a phone.

If you want to take part, you can and If you email our Clerk she can send you an “invite” to join a meeting or the details can be found on the published agenda on the website.

A bit of news; is that at long last South Glos Council has got around to deciding on the planning application for the field behind Crossing Cottage on Latteridge Road (Travellers accommodation). They have refused the application mainly on the grounds of flood risk.

But of course, that is probably not the end of it. The applicant could still appeal.

I am lead to believe that the applicant who want to build 118 properties on what they call Engine Common to the east of Dyers Lane are arguing that they should be given permission because of the “non determination” by South Glos Council. I’m not sure, but I think that means they are arguing that as South Glos have taken so long and even now not decided they get permission by default.

Shortly, South Glos is going to put in a mandatory 20mph speed limit and road humps to slow traffic passing North Road School.

The Parish council is taking advice as to what its management plan should be for Chill Wood. COVID-19 restrictions permitting, we are currently taking remedial action on trees that we are responsible for. For the trees’ health where necessary and if dead perhaps felling for public safety.

Bob Lomas – November 2020