Saltford Parish Council

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Saltford is a large village in Somerset located between Bath and Bristol. Saltford Parish Council (SPC) is made up of 11 Parish Councillors. Please visit www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk for more information. SPC's page is used as an online noticeboard by SPC to share information. If residents have enquiries or questions, these need to be made via SPC's contact details (e.g. email, via ou

r website or by phone). Please note SPC does not respond to questions if 'tagged' in a post. Please get in contact directly if required. On occasions where moderator time permits and commenting on its posts is on, SPC welcomes comments that are respectful; that respect the privacy of Councillors, staff and residents; and are objective, balanced, informative and accurate. Comments will be deleted and the holder of an account banned if content breaches SPC's Social Media Policy. This page is only monitored occasionally during the week when the (part-time) Parish Clerk is able to allocate time.

⚠️ Public Footpath Closure Notice: See section shown on map - purple = closed; orange = diversion route.B&NES Council's ...
08/06/2026

⚠️ Public Footpath Closure Notice: See section shown on map - purple = closed; orange = diversion route.

B&NES Council's Public Rights of Way Team has temporarily closed Public Footpath BA27/41 with immediate effect due to safety concerns.

🚫 Reason for closure: Damage to a footbridge, making it unsafe to cross.

The closure has been put in place to protect public safety and may remain in force for up to 21 days while the situation is assessed and any necessary works are undertaken. Copy of notice in comments.

🥾 Walkers are asked to follow the signed alternative route (shown in orange on the diversion map). The closed section of path is shown in dark purple.

⚠️ Emergency road closure: Longwood Lane, Saltford - 9 & 10 June. B&NES Council will be carrying out drainage works to h...
08/06/2026

⚠️ Emergency road closure: Longwood Lane, Saltford - 9 & 10 June. B&NES Council will be carrying out drainage works to help address highway flooding.

📅 From: Tuesday 9 June 2026
⏰ Times: 9:30am–3:00pm
⏳ Duration: Expected to be 2 days (max. 5 days)

🚧 Longwood Lane will be closed from its junction with Manor Road for approximately 213 metres while the works are undertaken.

🚗 Signed diversion route:
Manor Road → A4 → A39 → Ashton Hill → Longwood Lane (and vice versa)

Access for residents and businesses will be maintained where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

Please allow extra time for your journey and follow the signed diversion route.

Notice from B&NES Council (the Highways Authority) below.

🎅 SPC's granted the Saltford Santa Dash £350! It's to support improved signage for this fantastic festive event. After l...
04/06/2026

🎅 SPC's granted the Saltford Santa Dash £350! It's to support improved signage for this fantastic festive event. After last year’s fun but wet Dash ☔ funding will help support improvements especially if it's rainy - to make the course clearer, safer and even more enjoyable for runners, families and volunteers.

A big thank you to the representative of Saltford Santa Dash for their comprehensive bid for funding at SPC's June meeting. SPC's pleased to support this much-loved community event. Read more here 👉 https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/saltford-santa-dash-secures-spc-grant-for-improved-signage/

📸 Umbrella-toting stewards, slightly soggy Cllrs participating/volunteering, and a wet-weather festive dog - moments from Saltford Santa Dash 2025 (taken by SPC)

🌸 A splash of colour at Saltford Brass Mill this evening! A haven for pollinators and a lovely spot to admire next time ...
03/06/2026

🌸 A splash of colour at Saltford Brass Mill this evening! A haven for pollinators and a lovely spot to admire next time you're passing by 🐝🦋

Saltford Brass Mill is open the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month (May–October 2026), but its beautiful gardens, as tended by their volunteer team, can be enjoyed from the roadside all year round.

📢 SCA's Saltford Hall – where SPC holds its meetings – is seeking a Premises and Facilities Officer (approx. 20 hours pe...
03/06/2026

📢 SCA's Saltford Hall – where SPC holds its meetings – is seeking a Premises and Facilities Officer (approx. 20 hours per week) to help oversee the maintenance, safety and day-to-day operation of its busy community hall complex. Job Description at: https://tinyurl.com/yh2rvavw

For full details and how to apply by 22 June, please see Saltford Community Association's post below.

Good luck to anyone considering applying!

SPC has published its 'OBJECT' response to planning application '26/01700/OUT' (land south of Manor Road, Saltford), as ...
03/06/2026

SPC has published its 'OBJECT' response to planning application '26/01700/OUT' (land south of Manor Road, Saltford), as resolved at its June meeting.

Read SPC's full response here:
https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/spc-submits-object-response-to-proposed-development-south-of-manor-road-saltford-26-01700-out/

SPC's 'OBJECT' response raises concerns regarding:

🔹 Development of Green Belt land and the applicant's classification of the site as 'Grey Belt'

🔹 The impact on the openness, landscape setting and rural character of Saltford

🔹 Effects on biodiversity, wildlife habitats, mature trees and hedgerows

🔹 Housing need and the suitability of the site for further residential growth

🔹 Highway safety, school access, parking pressures and traffic congestion

🔹 Flood risk and surface water management

🔹 The loss of land currently used for therapeutic activities

🔹 The potential presence of significant archaeological remains

Residents can view the application and, if they wish, submit their own comments directly to B&NES Council (the decision-making authority) via the B&NES planning portal:

https://app.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/Planning/

Whether you support, object to, or comment on the application, B&NES Council welcomes representations from members of the public. The consultation for ref. no. 26/01700/OUT closes on Friday 5 June.

Image taken from the B&NES Planning Portal at https://app.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/Planning/

This is the view if you attend one of SPC's meetings – photo taken yesterday. Thanks to residents who take the time to a...
03/06/2026

This is the view if you attend one of SPC's meetings – photo taken yesterday. Thanks to residents who take the time to address the Council. Your local knowledge and input are always appreciated and help us better understand the issues that matter to our community.

While Parish Councils follow formal meeting procedures, SPC's made up of a friendly and approachable group of councillors who are all Saltford residents too.

Find out more about SPC meetings, including agendas and minutes:
https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/parish-council/meetings-agenda-minutes/

🚣‍♂️🗑️ A big thank you to volunteers from Wansdyke District Scouts Kayak Team, who took part in British Canoeing's annua...
02/06/2026

🚣‍♂️🗑️ A big thank you to volunteers from Wansdyke District Scouts Kayak Team, who took part in British Canoeing's annual river clean-up - making Saltford's stretch of the River Avon a little cleaner.

Six volunteers spent Sunday morning collecting litter between the Bird in Hand bridge and the Riverside Inn, removing more than seven bags of rubbish, along with several larger items. B&NES Council has been contacted to collect the waste.

The volunteers reported finding a mixture of debris (including polystyrene, plastic, rubber and timber), litter such as cans, bottles and wrappers, and dumped bags of rubbish which had broken apart and spread their contents along the riverbank.

Though disappointing to hear about this level of waste, it's positive to see local groups giving their time to care for our river, to help protect wildlife and our local environment. Thank you to everyone involved in this fantastic effort 👏

Thanks also to the Saltford Wombles and all other litter-pickers who have been out, especailly this past week.

SPC encourages those visiting river side areas to follow the The Countryside Code and 'leave no trace'.

* the Wansdyke District Scout Kayak Team provide kayaking for local children and young people who are part of 1st Saltford Scout Group

Information about river water quality in Saltford on SPC's page at: https://www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/river-avon-in-saltford/

SPC welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new(ish!) Chief Executive of B&NES Council in Saltford today, at a meeting...
29/05/2026

SPC welcomed the opportunity to meet with the new(ish!) Chief Executive of B&NES Council in Saltford today, at a meeting set up by B&NES Ward Cllr Chris Warren. It was a great opportunity to share the strengths of our community, discuss what matters most to residents, and highlight key challenges facing our village.

B&NES Cllr Chris Warren, SPC Chair Cllr Jon Godfrey and SPC Planning Chair Cllr Phil Harding were delighted to showcase some of the real gems in Saltford’s crown - including Saltford Hall, Saltford Sports Club, Saltford Tennis Club, the beautiful Saltford Conservation Area, and the river at Mead Lane.

Cllr Warren also took the Chief Executive to South Saltford to see the Green Belt landscapes that play such an important role in preserving the village’s rural identity.

There were many positive conversations throughout the visit about what makes Saltford such a special place to live. Discussions included our fantastic sense of community - from the upcoming Saltford Festival to the events and 60 affiliated groups of the Saltford Community Association.

The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss some of the key issues affecting residents, including protecting our Green Belt and rural identity, the need for improved public transport provision (fairer fares and better reliability - not bus lanes!), and concerns about A4 congestion coupled with the increasing use of residential roads as ‘rat runs’.

We were very pleased to welcome the Chief Executive to Saltford and appreciated the opportunity to highlight both the strengths of our community and the challenges facing our village.

Thanks again to B&NES Ward Cllr Chris Warren for setting up this valuable meeting.

📸 Photo (left to right) taken on High St: SPC Cllr Phil Harding, B&NES Ward Cllr Chris Warren, the Chief Executive of B&NES Council, and SPC Chair Cllr Jon Godfrey.

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Saltford
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