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Latest News
🌳 Operations at Leigh Woods
The Parish Council has been informed that on Monday 17th November 2025 Forestry England has commenced timber harvesting work at Leigh Woods. These works are expected to continue for approximately 4 weeks. The forest is still open for visitors; however, the Red walking trail will be diverted for safety reasons. Forestry work is very hazardous; […]
☎️ Digital Landline Switchover
You may have heard that landlines are changing and that the UK’s telephone network is going digital. By January 2027, the old analogue network will be completely switched off, replaced by new digital landlines which work using broadband. These changes will affect everyone who has a landline they would like to keep using. In preparation […]
📃Community Governance Review – Your Support is Needed!
Wraxall and Failand Parish Council has previously informed residents that the Community Governance Review (CGR) Second Stage Consultation is currently in progress. The CGR is assessing our Parish boundaries which, if changed, will have a direct impact on all residents of Wraxall and Failand. Following the enormous effort made by parishioners in making their voices […]
⛔ Road Closure Notice – Belmont Hill
The Parish Council has been notified of the closure of Belmont Hill on Saturday 4th October 2025. The road will be closed between the hours of 08:15 and 12:45 to facilitate the holding of Belmont Hill Cycling Hill Climb 2025. For further details, please refer to the attached Final Order issued by North Somerset Council.
🏠 Proposed Developments – Failand
The Parish Council has been informed of proposed developments by The Hill Group and Barratt Redrow to the west and east of Failand. The above sites have been identified as “less sustainable” and have not been considered consistent with the spatial strategy set out in North Somerset Council’s Local Plan. The Parish Council will ensure […]