Bleadon’s Annual Parish Meeting is this Monday, 29 April 2023, 7pm at Bleadon Village Hall
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Bleadon’s Annual Parish Meeting is this Monday, 29 April 2023, 7pm at Bleadon Village Hall
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The proposal is for the Gorge to be closed to vehicles initially once a month but MHNL state, “This is only the beginning…"
The Mendip Hills National Landscape Team (MHNL) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback, and invite you to share your feedback on the proposals via the survey here (Overview & Questions)
The consultation period will run from Wednesday 31st January to Tuesday 12th March 2024. This will help to shape the next steps agreed, so your feedback is important.
The proposal is for the Gorge to be closed to vehicles initially once a month. MHNL state, “This is only the beginning… We hope through the proposed ETROs we can improve the visitor experience and look forward to exploring more opportunities in the future.”
This follows feedback from local residents and businesses about the volume of traffic and anti-social driving in the Gorge, which could impact safety and people’s enjoyment of the area.” However, “...initial conversations with stakeholders, some businesses and organisations expressed concerns about the regulation impacting local businesses and car parking. Our proposed approach reflects these comments. The experimental order is intended to test an approach to understand how it could address the feedback received during previous discussions.
MHNL “want to create an experience that is fitting for a naturally beautiful and significant visitor attraction like Cheddar Gorge. … When the order is in place, Cliff Road (B3135) would be closed to vehicles from above the formal car parks to the Black Rock car park.”
This would allow walkers, cyclists and other visitors the chance to enjoy the Gorge more safely and enhance their visitor experience. For Cheddar an accessibility strategy was prepared setting out a range of short and longer term projects aimed at delivering sustainable transport improvements and enhanced accessibility.
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MHNL state, “It would offer opportunity for meet-ups, activities and events to be held in the Gorge and chance for everyone to enjoy one Britain’s most spectacular natural landmarks… Businesses throughout Cheddar remain open as usual during this time, as will the car parks at either end of the Gorge.
MHNL “will share any further updates on this website. You can also leave your email address in the feedback form to receive project updates.
For further information, you can contact the project team on CheddarGorge@distinctivecomms.co.uk or call 0330 107 0535.
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Bleadon Road and Bridge Road Closed - 'trial' one way diversion up Celtic Way
Bleadon Road will be closed from 08 Jan 24 -28 Jan 24 (Notice of Intent)
Bridge Road will be closed from 08 Jan 24 - 04 Mar 24 (Notice of Intent)
Updated road closures at https://one.network/uk/northsomerset (Search for Bleadon)
UPDATE 15JAN24 The road closure presentation was well attended, 80-100 people. Presentation here.
UPDATE 09JAN24 Following last night's council meeting (Min 373.9.2) BPC call a residents meeting 15 January 2024 at the Bleadon Youth Club at 7pm
SOME BOB FEEDBACK
- school pickup/drop off, serious danger of children crossing the road
- we can discuss issues but will NSC listen?
- passing vehicles on narrow road, some maneuvers requiring large vehicles reversing up/down hill (collision concerns)
- traffic causing extra pedestrian issues as no footpath
- traffic signs at Queens Arms/Celtic Way/Shiplate Road junction forcing cars out into the middle of road in both directions (collision concerns)
- Celtic Way and Bleadon Hill grass verges being churned up
- potential damage to people's property at the edges of the narrow road
- Traffic speeding through Bleadon Hill and Celtic Way
- loss of businesses (incl Bridge Road, Jeff Brown petrol stations/shop services, Brent Farm) - clarity of one way needed
- timescales needed to be confirmed
- mid winter snow and dangerous icy conditions (slipping and gritting issues)
- there are weight restrictions, how can large vehicles go over the hill via Celtic Way and Totterdown Lane?
- traffic problems exaserbated by current road closures on Roman Road and Celtic Way
- increased traffic through the lanes in/out via Shiplate Road (incl from Cheddar/Axbridge direction up/down Celtic Way)
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BOB received an email from a resident regarding the road closure and diversion up Celtic Way.
North Somerset Council states that it has "... carefully considered all alternatives and a one way system is to be trialled. Once the works are in progress we will continue to work with the developer to monitor how the traffic Management is working and will make adjustments if required."
As this is a trial residents should make any concerns known to North Somerset Council as soon as possible.
Temporary lights were installed in 2015 as indicated in BPC's newsletter at the time (BVN101, page 8).
The reasoning against installing traffic lights this time is described in BPC's 08 January Agenda (Min 373.9.2):
"2. Closure of Bridge Road
2.1 The works at the quarry necessitate the closure of Bridge Road for an extended period of time from 8th January 2024. The Parish Council was consulted about these requirements and indicated its expectation that temporary traffic lights would be installed at the Bleadon Road junction to enable traffic to safely enter and leave the village. The Council’s position was supported by Edenstone who included this requirement in the scheme submitted to North Somerset Council. The subsequent determination by North Somerset Council was that a more appropriate solution was to allow for access only through the Bleadon Road junction from the A370 and, as a consequence, to expect all traffic exiting the village areas to do so via Celtic Way.
2.2 It is evident that there has been a considerable amount of work to co-ordinate the required utilities work and minimise the requirements for further closures of Bridge Road. However, the use of Celtic Way – including for construction traffic – is considered inappropriate. There has been a significant amount of correspondence prior to and over the Christmas and New Year period to try and seek a better outcome than the one agreed by North Somerset Council. A number of Councillors have also met with representatives of Edesntone – who continue to support the Parish Council’s position. The two Ward Councillors have also been fully engaged and have registered their concerns regarding the appropriateness of the diversion. 2.3 A further update will be provided at the meeting"
This road closure is published on NSC website at https://one.network/uk/northsomerset (Search for Bleadon)
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WHERE IS ALL THE AGRICULTURE LAND GOING... GOING... GONE?
UPDATE 15JAN24: Local Plan 2039 Consultation presentation to 40-50 residents at the Youth Club
UPDATE 08JAN24:
Bleadon Parish Council (BPC) agree to host a resident meeting Monday 15 Jan 2024 Youth Club at 7pm,
This meeting is a direct result of the comments made by residents at the Annual Parish (Resident's) Meeting in April 23. In May 23 BPC noted,
"Concern was raised about North Somerset Local Plan Policy in relation to solar panels and wind turbines on agricultural land and its impact on farming. Suggestion that a Parish Meeting is held for the next Local Plan Consultation for the Parish Councillors to hear residents’ views." (Min 364.10) The place and time for this meeting were finalised by BPC at their meeting on Monday (Min 373.5). (NB It is an official resident's meeting hosted/chaired by the parish council)
Please support your rural community and post comments on North Somerset Council’s (NSC) proposed Local Plan 2039 by 22 January 2024 here, especially Section 5 Countryside policy DP53 (See letter to Town & Parish Councils and presentation to NSC Executirve Committee)
NB: North Somerset Council state,
"At the close of this consultation period the council will summarise the main issues raised by the representations and submit that summary to the Secretary of State. If the representations raise matters which would suggest changes should be made to the Local Plan before the document is submitted the council will consider the appropriate way to proceed. The examination is expected to take place in summer 2024. This will be followed by the report of the inspector. If the document is found to be ‘sound’ by the inspector it is expected that the Local Plan will be adopted by the council in December 2024 at the earliest... The right to appear or be heard at the examination is limited to those persons who make representations seeking a change to the plan at this stage” (See Local Plan p2 & p10)
NSC Local Plan Guide (PDF) states that, “this consultation is a bit different to the previous three consultation stages in that the Government asks you to consider (Planning and Country Planning Act 2004 s20 as amended) whether the Local Plan policies are:
- Compliant - does the plan meet the legal requirements made under various statutes?
- Sound - has the plan been positively prepared, is it justified, effective, and consistent with national policy?
- Meet the Duty to Cooperate - has the council engaged and worked effectively with neighbouring authorities and statutory bodies? This means that specifically, we (NSC) are asking people to consider whether the policies and proposals in the Plan meet any of these tests when making a comment.”
Consultation | Opens | Closes | Information | |
27 Nov 23 | 22 Jan 24 at 5pm | "Representations made at this stage will be submitted to the Planning Inspector appointed to oversee the examination and will be made public" Local Plan 2030 Pre-Submission Document (300 page PDF) & 53 supporting documents |
NSC Current Interactive Local Plan Policies Map
NB: Previous 'Renewable Search Areas' of Local Plan Solar and wind mapping has been removed?
Agriculture Land Classifications vs NSC Local Plan solar, wind, housing, etc. proposals on that land | |
Agriculture Land Classifications in current Solar PV SPD 2013 p34. See also NSC GI Strategy Fig16 | Solar, housing, etc. Local Plan 2038 mapping . compared to no current Local Plan 2039 mapping? |
Not all farmers are land owners. Those that are not landowners depend on their landlords to continually extend their leases, so that they can continue to farm. The actual land owners could live in the community, another part of the country, even abroad, using the land for investment purposes (e.g. in 2018 Bristol Airport was majority majority owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Canada!)
NSC and TOWN & PARISH LOCAL PLAN CORRESPONDENCE | |
DATE | TOPIC |
19DEC23 &
| Request for support for farming to all NSC Town & Parish Councils |
| Presentation at NSC Executive Committee Regarding concerns over Farming, Food Production and Food Security |
30NOV23 incl Farm Video
| NSC Transport, Climate and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Panel |
| Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) SPD Consultation responsebio |
| Draft Rural Strategy Considerations (still unpublished by NSC, draft due end of Jan 24) |
| Previous BOB Local Plan presentation and April 2022 Consultation submissions |
HOW IS NSC AND ITS POLICIES STRATEGICALLY ASSESSING AND PROTECTING FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY IN NORTH SOMERSET?
DEFRA Agriculture in the UK Evidence Pack September 2022 update (PDF)
(p177) Policy DP43: housing (including rural exception schemes)
NSC defintion "Sustainable development: Development which meets the needs of the present generation, without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs." (Glossary) NSC policies need to protect the future of farming, food production and securtiy for future generations.
(Page 98) Local Plan Policy DP7 Large scale renewable and low carbon renewable energy
"The SPD will also provide guidance in relation to the Landscape Sensitivity Assessment (2021), which assessed the landscape sensitivity of different parts of North Somerset in relation to solar PV and wind turbine development." Current version in consultation is Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Solar PV and wind energy development NOV 23,
"For some uses it may be possible to return the land to productive agricultural use without any loss of quality, should the proposed use no longer be required. For example, solar farms or similar. Suitable measures will be put in place to ensure this could be achieved." What suitable measures can be put in place? (See mega solar developments in Langford)
(p204) NSC Local Plan DP53 Best & Most versatile land states,
(p205) Local Plan DP54 Rural Workers Housing
(p91) Policy DP5 Climate change adaptation and resilience
(p93) Local Plan DP6 Net Zero Construction READ THIS POLICY IN DETAIL
SEE GOVERNMENT ENERGY BILL - "...under this new legislation, those who fail to adhere to energy consumption regulations could face imprisonment for up to a year and fines of up to £15,000"
Good God! Is Britain really going to jail people who disagree with net zero?
Carbon offsetting report – 'Carbon offsetting within an energy intensity policy framing Report to West of England Authorities Final' 30 June 2022
(p18) Policy SP2: Climate change
(p60) Policy LP9 Bristol Airport
(p115) Policy DP15: Active and sustainable transport
(p121) Policy DP18: Travel plans
(p130) Policy DP22: Visitor attractions
(p151) Policy DP34: Green infrastructure
(p154) Policy DP35: Nature conservation
(p159) Policy DP36: Biodiversity net gain (BNG)
(p25) Policy SP6 Villages and rural areas
(p27) Policy SP7: Green Belt
(p31)SP9 Employment
(p130) Policy DP22: Visitor attractions
(p162) Policy DP37: Trees, woodlands and hedges
(p165) Policy DP38: Landscape
(p208) Policy DP55 Agriculture and land based rural businesses
(p209) Policy DP56: Equestrian development
(p214) Policy DP58: Conversion or re-use of rural buildings
(p218) Policy DP60: Employment on green field land in the countryside
(p221) Policy DP62: Visitor accommodation in the countryside including camping and caravanning
NSC Strategic gaps Background Paper NOV23 (PDF)
"...., the relatively sensitive nature of the landscape, taking account of the topography and views, would suggest that if significant development was proposed there could well be a landscape reason for refusal." So how does this fit with potential solar panels over Bleadon fields? Does NSC's definition of development include business (caravan) and energy related development, or just housing?
SOME NSC Budget Info1 and Budget Info2 (06DEC23)
CAPITAL PROGRAMME | BORROWING |
Adult Social Service | £0 |
Childrens Services | £5,559,624 |
Housing | £421,498 |
Corporate Services | £13,491.998 |
Place | £91,659,010 |
TOTAL | £111,132,130 |
European Commission - Grazing for Carbon (10MAY17)
"The potential of grasslands as a sink for carbon is enormous in Europe"
What is NSC's plan for meat in the future, will local people rather than political party 'green' politics direct NSC decsion making? (See C40 Mayors Dietary Plan)
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and related info
WHERE IS ALL THE AGRICULTURE LAND GOING... GOING... GONE?
Consultation | Opens | Closes | Information | |
North Somerset Council's (NSC) Corporate Plan and budget development | 22 Nov 23 | 10 Jan 23 at 5pm | "North Somerset Council's new leadership has mapped out its priorities for the next four years." |
BOB speaks at NSC Executive Meeting (06DEC)
Regarding concerns over Farming, Food Production and Food Security
Previous BOB Response 16 Oct 23
OPEN, FAIR, GREEN NORTH SOMERSET
BUDGET QUESTIONS
NSC Corporate Action Plan Stated Land Use:
The NSCAction Plan references food but with no reference as to where and how that food will be produced? If farmers and small farms are encouraged to diversify away from farming (DP54), food production & security will be negatively affected. For example, NSC Action Plan proposes:
• “An increase in new homes on council-owned land, including affordable homes.
• An increase in identification of more areas of council land for re-wilding/ management for biodiversity.
• Increase the delivery of renewable energy on North Somerset land and buildings
• Land has been identified to secure the delivery of the required number of dwellings within North Somerset between 2024-2039.
• Land has been identified for business purposes across North Somerset to meet needs and aspirations across a range of economic sectors over the plan period, to contribute to sustainable patterns of development and commuting, and to provide a range of local employment opportunities.
• Deliver the council’s development programme to provide quality homes and jobs on council owned land.
• An increase in our carbon stores through increased tree planting and land management.”
Where is NSC’s critical infrastructure ‘Food Production and Security Strategy and Action Plan?
BOB Reports re: Farming, Food Production & Food Security
(various topics sent various departments in North Somerset Council)
NSC Public Engagement sessions
The leader of the council Mike Bell, and Executive Members, will be hosting a number of public engagement sessions throughout November and December to talk about the Corporate Plan and budget. No need to book, please just drop by.
Executive members will also be joining our mobile libraries in December on the following dates to meet with residents and talk through issues and ideas. No need to book, just turn up!
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BPC finally remove sound recording from their 7 cameras around the halls carpark and playground area
WHERE IS ALL THE AGRICULTURE LAND GOING... GOING... GONE?
Public consultation coming soon ... end of October 2023?
Not all farmers are land owners. Those that are not land owers depend on their landlords to continually extend their leases, so that they can continue to farm. The actual land owners could live in the community, another part of the country, even abroad, using the land for investment purposes (e.g. in 2018 Bristol Airport was majority owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Canada!)
See related Biodiversity Net Gain Consultation BOB Blog and
Draft Rural Strategy Considerations
New Local Plan Consultation 28 Nov 23 (NSC)
Is it North Somerset Council's intention to destroy farming in the district, or is this just an 'error' between different departments? If it is their intention, why not openly and publicly state this in consultations and public information? [NOTE 2]
What is North Somerset Council's plan for agriculture, food production and food security? Where is its Rural Strategy and/or Food Security Plans published? See the live NSC Local Plan discussion and the draft consultation, that went for approval 18OCT23. On a positive note - Some previous feedback has been taken into consideration with regards draft DP7 solar proposal as seen amended here- so it's worth continuing to submit your feedback on these policies, especially if you wish to continue to support local meat, dairy, fruit, veg, beer and wine produce. (Mendip Times Food & Drink Golden Triangle OCT23)
North Somerset is already covered with 'green' agriculture land | NSC plan to cover fields with solar panels and developments? Where is the food mapping?
| NSC map shows fields in use for food production... so why destroy local food production? |
Draft pg 87 extract "Policy DP7: Large scale renewable and low carbon renewable energy... Proposals for energy generation from renewable and low carbon sources including wind turbines, solar photovoltaic arrays, biomass and hydropower (marine, river and tidal) schemes will be supported subject to no unacceptable impact on... NO MENTION in relation to FARMING OR FOOD PRODUCTION???:"
CPRE The problem with solar farms - the factors that should be considered in determining applications (2021)
See also DP53 Best & Most versitile land in Draft pg 181 "The proportion of Grade 1 land in North Somerset is approximately 7% and 10% for Grade 2. 60% falls in Grade 3..." How much of this land is already in use as food production for people and animals? How much land will be lost if NSC's Local Plan above and associated Biodiversity plans happen?
As to areas outside those identified in the Local Plan, i.e. coloured pink, yellow, orange, red, etc. "When assessing proposals for development on unallocated sites on agricultural land its agricultural land classification (ALC) will be taken into account. Where the land classification is uncertain or classified as grade 3 without further subdivision, a full survey will be required to establish its quality. The best and most versatile (BMV) land (grades 1, 2 and 3a) will be protected from significant, inappropriate and unsustainable proposals as follows..." [Note 1] The DEFRA Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification mapping used by NSC via DEFRA doesn't seem to recognise existing local farming when compared to the Dudley Stamp map?
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Gloucestershire "County at risk of becoming ‘Solarshire’ due to number of photovoltaic panels planned... if they are all approved it could create a corridor of one million solar panels... The new Local Plan, which is currently being developed, will set out the guidelines for development across the district until 2041, once adopted." (25OCT23)
NSC Renewable and low carbon energy generation webpage, Where is the farming, food production and food security asessed if the land is removed in any way for solar and wind technologies
The UK government states, "... food security means strong and consistent domestic production of food combined with a diversity of supply sources that avoids overreliance on any one source... Home-grown produce is the largest source of food for the UK... In meat, milk, and eggs, the UK produces roughly equivalent volume to what it consumes. In 2020 it produced 61kg of meat, 227L of milk and 172 eggs per person per year ... The UK produces a significant proportion of its other crop needs, including around 60% of sugar beet, 70% of potatoes and 80% of oilseeds... The UK produces over 50% of vegetables consumed domestically, but only 16% of fruit." (05OCT23).
In order to be food secure, it appears that the UK cannot afford to lose any agriculture land and indeed needs to increase vegetable and fruit production.
The govt Food Security 2.4 "Food security is one of the thirteen sectors listed in the Government’s “Critical National Infrastructure” (CNI) document: CNI are “necessary for a country to function and upon which daily life depends”. [NOTE 2] (28JUL23)
Bleadon is calling a public meeting re: local plan and resident concerns, come along before putting in a response to consultation.
Previous Local Plan Consultation information
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The draft consultation, that went for approval 18OCT23, states,
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy set out under the Environment Act 2021 is due to come into force in January 2024. Most planning applications will be required to demonstrate that biodiversity net gain of 10% has been achieved, e.g. by planting trees, wildflower meadows, etc.
North Somerset Council's (NSC) Corporate Plan, p7 states, "Weston-super-Mare – our largest town is set to become the second biggest settlement in the West of England over the next decade." At the 04 October public meeting in the Town Hall, Cllr Mike Bell, Leader of North Somerset Council, confirmed that this would be second to Bristol!
How will this huge increase in planned housing/development, with its 'associated nature' offsetting of 10% BNG, affect rural communities? How will this affect farming and food production as landowners are encourgad to diversify from using their land for agriculture to using it for 30 year BNG 'nature' projects?
Consultation | Opens | Closes | Information | |
Biodiveristy Supplementary Plan | 16 Oct 23 | 27 Nov 23 at 5pm | "Developers are encouraged to consider the potential of their development in making a contribution to the biodiversity objectives and targets for particular types of habitat and species found in North Somerset." Biodiversity SPD Consultation Document |
Farming Crisis & Documentary | & | Food Security | Food Chain Loses? | NSC Proposal | Related Guidance | BNG Credits | Langford Mega Solar Dev |
There is no mention of farming, agriculture or protecting food production in this North Somerset Council Biodiversity consultation, yet our farming is in crisis?
BOB Biodiversity SPD Consultation response
Draft Rural Strategy Considerations
Dutch govt plan to forcibly purchase and close 3K farms to comply with EU emissions mandate (04MAY23) | Farmers driven to suicide Documentary Overview | Irish govt suggests culling 65,000 cows yearly to achieve emissions targets |
NO FARMERS NO FOOD - poorer local and national economy
No Land No Food
As meat, dairy and vegetarbles stop being grown locally, increasing food costs, more people will be driven towards food banks. Governments longer term solution, UK insect eating 3D printed food (e.g UN 2013)
What can NSC and its Policies do to HELP small and medium sized local farming and food security?
How has reliance increased on food banks in the UK in the last 5, 10, 20 years as food prices increase?
What is the role and priorities of North Somerset Council with regards to protecting communities and local food security?
In order to be food secure, it appears that the UK cannot afford to lose any agriculture land and indeed needs to increase vegetable and fruit production. (See also the NSC Local Plan consultation)
North Somerset is already covered with 'green' agriculture land | NSC plan to cover fields with solar panels and developments? Where is the food mapping? | NSC map shows fields in use for food production... so why destroy local food production? |
Local Plan and Net Zero Blogs |
UK Govt Powering Up Britain Energy Security Plan,
Environment Act 2021 (10NOV23)
What is the food chain losing by the proposed NSC plans?
NB: NSC support solar and installion companies and so should therefore be able to answer the following questions:(as mailed to residents Resident Letter, Leaflet1, Leaflet2)
North Somerset Council Biodiversity SPD proposal states -
"Biodiversity Net Gain policy set out under the Environment Act 2021 is due to come into force in January 2024. Most planning applications will be required to demonstrate that biodiversity net gain of 10% has been achieved. This will be submitted to the council together with a Biodiversity Gain Plan, as part of the planning application. (Biodiversity SPD Consultation Document) No mention of how this works with agricultrure in the rural community food produciton or security?
The current SPD dates back to November 2005 and is therefore in need of a comprehensive update, particularly in light of the council’s 2019 declaration of a Climate Emergency and Nature Emergency in November 2020.
Benefits of the Biodiversity SPD can include:Helping meet local, national and international nature recovery and climate change commitments Delivery of Council priorities around re-wilding and the nature emergency Delivery of site enhancements as part of North Somerset Council’s green infrastructure strategy Creation of principles and approach for biodiversity offsetting and net gain delivery Safeguarding of public access to high quality nature within North Somerset." (Biodiversity Supplementary Overview)- NB "s. At the very least, all development must deliver a net gain in line with Policy CS4 of the Core Strategy" (p27)
Government Definition of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Public/Business/Charity Webinars:
How does the UK BNG approach achieve the same goals as the Dutch, Irish and Sri Lankans seen in the documentary above, or reduction of exports due to war, with a resulting local farming crisis and increased suicides?
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Combined Mega Solar Farm Applications Tick boxes on left of NSC app | NSC Solar, wind & housing Local Plan Tick boxes on left of NSC app |
Gloucesterhire County at risk of becoming ‘Solarshire’ due to number of photovoltaic panels (25OCT23)
Land let as smallholdings by local authorities across England
WHERE IS ALL THE AGRICULTURE LAND GOING... GOING... GONE?
Consultation Deadline 16 October 2023 at 5pm.
Consultation | Opens | Closes | Information | |
North Somerset Council's (NSC) Corporate Plan and budget development | 30 Aug 23 | 16 Oct 23 at 5pm | NSC "new leadership is mapping out its priorities for the next four years. We want to hear your views about what is most important and how council tax should be spent." Overview and Corporate Plan and Budget |
BOB Corporate Plan Consultation Response
New NSC Corporate Plan & Budget Consultation (NSC)
NSC Corporate Plan Action Plan Consultation
What is North Somerset Council's plan for agriculture, food production and food security?
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North Somerset is already covered with 'green' agriculture land | NSC plan to cover fields with solar panels and developments? | How will neighbouring Bristol, BANES & Sth Glos plans influence NSC's plans? |
Page 49 of the consultation states, "Proposals for wind turbines and solar photovoltaic arrays will be supported in principle within the Search Areas shown … and the proposed site is not within (land) grades 1, 2 or 3a" (05FEB21)) |
How do NSC plans relate to the ambitious C40 City targets of NO Meat and NO Dariy by 2030 (NO private vehicles, 3 new clothes items per year, 1 short-haul return flight every 3 years)
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Mayoral West of WECA | C40 City Mayors
| WEF | UK Government WEF Partnership |
Visit a public CONSULTATION MEETING this week only
ask North Somerset leaders about farming, food production, food security and cash
How does the North Somerset Council receive and spend resident's money? "The Council is well on the way to ‘paperless’ and ‘cashless’ operation and is beginning to make use of robotics and Artificial Intelligence" | ||
Where NSC money comes from | NSC Budget Plan | How NSC money is spent |
Public Meetings in buildings and mobile libraries:
"The leader of the council Mike Bell, and the Deputy Leader Catherine Gibbons, will be hosting a number of public engagement sessions throughout September and October to talk about the Corporate Plan and budget. No need to book, please just drop by.
Executive members will also be joining our mobile libraries in October on the following dates to meet with residents and talk through issues and ideas. They will also have paper copies of the engagement survey if you would like one. No need to book, just turn up!
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The number 50 bus, through Bleadon Village, will no longer be operating from the end of August
North Somerset Council state that, "Although the number 50 will no longer be operating from the end of August, most communities it served will continue to benefit from a new seamless replacement commercial service. For those communities who no longer have a regular bus service, WESTlink, the demand responsive transport is available." (NSC and PDF)
Although North Somerset Council are responsible for buses, you can also discuss this with your local councillors, e.g. via the parish council clerk.
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