Welcome to the website of Clapton-in-Gordano Parish Council

Clapton in Gordano is a rural village in North Somerset close to Portishead and Clevedon.

Its most famous building is the Black Horse pub named around the time of the thriving local coal industry.

There are numerous listed buildings – mainly ancient Somerset farms. Clapton Court Farm dates from the 15th century and the Church of St Michael dates from Norman times.

See also the Wikipedia.

The Parish Council has six members and meets every two months usually on the fourth Thursday at 7.30 pm in a room at the Black Horse. Dates of meetings may vary according to public notice. Members of the public are most welcome to attend and may speak during the public participation item of the agenda. Parish Council Meeting Dates.

Notices

  • poster

We need you!

  • Clevedon Lane

Road closure

Date change: November Litter Pick

  • Become a councillor

Become a councillor- we need you!

  • precept

Town and parish precepts – average Band D charge for 2026/27

Information on the town and parish precepts for 2026/2027

  • bus changes

Bus route changes

Bus route changes:

“We are writing to let you know about some upcoming changes to bus services across the West of England, which will be effective from 5 April 2026. You can find the full details on our website at travelWEST.info/ServiceChanges.

If you are looking for specific route maps or timetables, these will be available in the “upcoming changes” tabs on our journey planner: journeyplanner.travelWEST.info/routes.”