It is with the greatest respect and sadness that we, Charfield Parish Council, note the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth the Second. Her Majesty faithfully served our nation for over seventy years, and our deepest condolences go to The Royal Family at this very sad time. The Parish Council web site was changed during the … Continue reading HRH Queen Elizabeth II
Wickwar Quarry Update
"Breedon Quarry, near Churchend Following the recent archaeological visit, stripping the top-soils from the quarry extension area is due to begin week commencing September 12th. Initially this will involve a bulldozer coming to site to commence work on Wednesday, September 14th. The aim is to strip the soils and create the bunds surrounding the site … Continue reading Wickwar Quarry Update
Burial Ground Update
We are very grateful to a Churchend parishioner who kindly rebuilt the old well which is on the site of our burial ground. He carefully replicated the shingle roof of the new oak structure, and even replaced the handle with a new one (which of course doens't lift water from the capped well). The well … Continue reading Burial Ground Update
Charfield Railway Station, a New Resolution
Standing Order 7 of Charfield Parish Council says that we are able to revisit a resolution no earlier than six months after it was made. Six months ago we Resolved to be against the proposed new railway station, full stop. At the extra ordinary meeting this evening (12th August) we held an open public participation … Continue reading Charfield Railway Station, a New Resolution
Major New Planning Application
The Parish Council wishes to note the receipt of the Outline Planning Application notice for 250 homes behind New Street, and that this will be discussed at the September Parish Council meeting. https://developments.southglos.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RFQJJAOKIK000&fbclid=IwAR3vtwrSTcoKMjkt_v5iBIxNmumExBI2iTvwwuEyEBaBX0JtETlh7WMKs58
Rights of Way and Crops
We've had a number of approaches from parishioners concerned that various public rights of way (PROW) around the village are currently either impassible or difficult to negotiate because of crops or other landowner issues. For clarity, the the landowner "must not allow crops, other than grass, to grow on or overhang the minimum width of any … Continue reading Rights of Way and Crops
Extra Ordinary Meeting re Railway Station
Charfield Parish CouncilExtra Ordinary Meeting 12th August 227.30pm in the Village Hall The Parish Council has invited our MP as well as representatives from South Glos Council and WECA to attend and respond to questions about the proposed station development. The Parish Council has definite concerns about the pre-application proposal, while also noting the value … Continue reading Extra Ordinary Meeting re Railway Station
WECA consults on buses
The Metro Mayor of the West of England has written to us asking that we take part in his consultation event "big choices on buses" this summer. The Depertment for Transport has confirmed covid-related financial assistance for buses will end thius October, but WECA has secured £105M for bus servfices in the region, and the … Continue reading WECA consults on buses
Charfield Beat Police Surgeries
Avon & Somerset Police will be holding a Beat Surgery on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 in the Sportsman's Lounge, Village Hall, between 09:00 hrs and 10:00 hrs. Please feel free to pop along and have a chat with the Beat Officers. Additional dates have been arranged - Wednesday 18th May 2022, 09:00-10:00, Sportsman's Lounge Wednesday 13th July 2022, … Continue reading Charfield Beat Police Surgeries
Railway Station Consultation
The Parish Council has today received notice of the South Gloucestershire Council Consulation on a new railway station for Charfield. Key text is shown below, and the whole text is available in the PDF document linked here. "We are developing preliminary plans for a new station at Charfield to support sustainable travel to and from the … Continue reading Railway Station Consultation