BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 29^th August 2023, Peats Hill, Publow and Publow Lane, Woollard shall be closed to all traffic, in the interests of public safety, to enable Bristol Water to repair leak on ferrule.

The road will be closed at Peats Hill, Publow opposite the property known as Woodleigh extending east to a point outside 184 Publow Lane, Woollard, but the closure shall not apply to any vehicle associated with the works.

Alternative Route: Peats Hill (remainder) – Publow Lane – High Street – A37 – A368 – Hunstrete Lane – Vice versa 

The closure and diversion will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

These works will commence on 29^th August 2023 and the road closure is anticipated to be required for 2 days. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 2 days.

 We are pleased to announce that the Pensford Local History Group has scheduled two very interesting talks for Autumn 2023.  We trust these will be of interest to you and we really hope you will be able to join us.  Both meetings will start at 7:30pm and will last roughly one hour and will be held at Pensford Memorial Hall, Publow Lane, Pensford, BS39 4HW.  The cost will be £3.00 per person and refreshments will be included.  There is no need to book.

Monday 2^nd October – “Glimmers of Light” – A journey back to the world of the Magic Lantern: Today, screens dominate our lives.  Tiny pixels of coloured light build pictures of our world.  We grew up with television and the cinema but, back before these major cultural influences, back before your parents’ and grandparents’ time, there was a form of screen entertainment that captivated, enthralled, and inspired audiences… “The Magic Lantern Show”.  Martin Elsbury will be coming to tell us all about this very interesting relic of bygone days.

Monday 6^th November – Lord’s Wood in Pensford: We all have Lord’s Wood practically on our doorstep but how many of us know the full story?  Andrew Hillman will enlighten everyone about the flora and fauna, the management practices, the challenges faced and the many highlights the woods bring. 

SAVE THE DATE: Pensford Tennis Club invites you to come along and join our family fun day and duck race at the Rising Sun in Church Street, Pensford on Sunday 10th September 2023. Ducks are on sale now and you can buy as many as you like.

Follow this link to buy a duck: https://forms.gle/EYvJKXmqGHHWVjyN9
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Date and Time: Saturday, 30^th September 2023 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Pensford Memorial Hall, 10 Publow Lane, Pensford, BS39 4HW

The University of Bath, in collaboration with the Pensford Local History Group, would like to invite all members of the local community to this event to discuss the past, present and future flood risk of the River Chew, focusing primarily on the July 1968 flood.

The workshop will comprise a combination of talks from academics at the University of Bath and the University of Greenwich on the nature of the 1968 flood, followed by round table discussions facilitated by both academics and local residents. It will also be an opportunity for you to share your memories, knowledge and photos of past flooding events to help improve our shared understanding of flood risk.

The event is scheduled for Saturday 30^th September in the Memorial Hall in Pensford. We plan to have two identical sessions, morning and early afternoon, hoping that everyone interested can find a time that will be most suited.

In addition to talks by academics, there will be an interactive exhibition on water and flooding aimed at a younger audience and an opportunity to ask questions of experts in water science.

Morning session:

10:00: Welcome by University of Bath

10:05: The 1968 flood on the River Chew, and why we are interested

10:30: Round table discussions (including refreshments)

11:30: Archives from Pensford Local History Group

12:00: Closing remarks

Afternoon session:

14:00: Welcome by University of Bath

14:05: The 1968 flood on the River Chew, and why we are interested

14:30: Round table discussions (including refreshments)

15:30: Archives from Pensford Local History Group

16:00: Closing remarks

Community First Responders (CFR) attend particular types of emergencies where it is essential for the patient to receive immediate life-saving care.

Read more here

How can I find out more?

You do not need any previous medical training to become a CFR. 

If you live in the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust area and would like to know more about becoming a Community First Responder at work or from home please visit their volunteer recruitment page here.

PC Ross Cudd and PC Sarah Birch recently gave an update on local crime trends to Chew Valley Area Forum. You can download and view their report here.

Reminder that, as well as calling 101, it is also possible to report various issues to the Police online.

A free day of talks and workshops to help you, your community or business better prepare for emergencies such as flooding or fire.

Thursday, 28th September 2023 09:30 – 16:00
Keynsham Community Space
 5 Temple Street Keynsham BS31 1HA

Book here to attend a community resilience event hosted by Bath and North East Somerset Council in partnership with the Environment Agency.

The day will consist of a morning of presentations from agencies such as BANES council, Environment Agency, Avon Fire Rescue Service and a community case study.

The afternoon will be a workshop session covering an emergency scenario and tasks.

There will also be various information stands that will be providing community resilience resources throughout the day.

The Parish Council has received notification of the following Planning Applications within our Parish:

• Site Location: Hill House Pensford Hill Pensford  BS39 4AF 
• Description of Proposal: Erection of front porch on roadside elevation.
• Reference Number: 23/01872/FUL
• Expiry Date for Consultation: 18/08/2023 

• Site Location: Bell Farm Hunstrete Lane BS39 4HU  
• Description of Proposal: 7 Willow trees, pollarding to 1.5m above natural ground level + Apple tree-extensive prune
• Reference Number: 23/02697/TCA
• Expiry Date for Consultation: 14/08/2023 

• Site Location: Kensington House Pensford Hill Pensford  BS39 4AA  
• Description of Proposal: Erection of fence.
• Reference Number: 23/02678/FUL
• Expiry Date for Consultation: 15/08/2023 

To view full details, or comment individually on these applications, please visit the Bath and North East Somerset Council, Planning Portal.   

https://www.mnrjournal.co.uk/news/planning/picture-perfect-pensford-could-see-an-increase-in-population-628351

Residents requiring more details should refer to the Bath & North East Somerset Council Planning Portal.

The Address of this Proposal is: Jat Environmental Reclamation Ltd, Pensford Hill, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4J

The Planning Application Reference is: 23/02417/PIP

The Expiry for Consultation is: 15/08/2023

The Parish Council recently informed residents about a consultation which runs for six weeks from Monday 26th June. Read more here:

Consultation – Somer Valley Links Project

The project contains some highly relevant proposals  with implications for Pensford, and we have picked out a few below that might interest you.

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The Parish Council will be submitting a response, but it is important that all our residents take the time to submit their own views so that these can be taken into account.

Everyone can have your say by completing the digital survey.