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The Parish Council has been informed that the following public footpaths will be closed to facilitate the holding of the Dig For Victory Show:

• Footpath LA9/8 – from Station Road to Footpath LA20/43
• Footpath LA9/9 – from Clevedon Road to Footpath LA9/8
• Footpath LA20/43 – from Clevedon Road to Footpath LA9/8

The closure will come into effect at 00:01 on Tuesday 9 June 2026 and last until 23:59 on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

For further details, please refer to the attached Order issued by North Somerset Council.

The Parish Council has been informed of a closure of Bristol Road from the junction of B3129 Belmont Hill to the junction of The Grove.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 18 June 2026 and is anticipated to be in place for seven days (including the weekend) to facilitate carriageway resurfacing and kerb line installation works, which will take place between the hours of 09:30 – 15:30.  

For further details, please refer to the attached Road Closure Notice issued by North Somerset Council.

Love Saves the Day Festival is scheduled to take place at Ashton Court this weekend.

Please find below an information pack outlining key details about the event, including road closures and diversion routes.

The event organisers have worked closely with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, and Avon and Somerset Police to ensure the event is delivered safely while minimising disruption to the surrounding area.

If you have any questions, noise concerns or any other issues related to the event please contact the festival organisers on 0330 120 1651. This number will be available from 8am to midnight on live event days.

As part of reinstatement works following construction of the Hinkley Connection Project, National Grid will be resurfacing and reinstating road marking on Clevedon Road, Tickenham.

A full overnight road closure will be in place along Clevedon Road from Tuesday 05 May to Thursday 07 May 2026. The closure will operate between 8pm and 6am each night, with the road reopening during the daytime.

A Traffic Management Operative will be on site during the closure to assist residents with access to their residences, and access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.

During the closure, a signed diversion will be in place via the following route:

• Traffic will be diverted onto the B3133 High Street towards Nailsea, following signs for Northern Way.
• Follow Northern Way and continue onto Bristol Road (B3130).
• At the junction, join the A370 and continue in the direction of Backwell.
• Follow the A370 until directed to rejoin the B3130 Clevedon Road, past the closure.

Please note that timings may change due to adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances. For the latest updates on traffic management please visit:

www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/hinkley-connection/news/traffic-management

Following recent feedback and interest in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Failand, the Parish Council is please to invite residents to attend a dedicated briefing session.

Representatives from Avon and Somerset Police will be in attendance to provide information about the scheme, answer any questions and outline the steps involved in setting up a local Neighbourhood Watch group.

This session offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about the scheme and become involved in strengthening community safety.

Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Time: 8pm

Venue: Failand Village Hall