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
Road Closure- Moor Lane and Clapton Lane
Please see attached notice regarding the road cloure of Moor Lane and Clapton Lane.
Recycling Centres
We are writing to update you on the recycling centre booking system which was initially planned for introduction this autumn.
Please see below update on recycling centres:
Given the significant changes to the recycling and waste service this year, the decision was made to delay the introduction until early next year. We can now confirm that Weston-super-Mare will be the first site to benefit from the system. From Monday 2 February, you’ll need to book a slot before visiting.
From Monday 2 March, the same system will be in place for the Portishead and Backwell sites.
For residents with vehicle permits, we will […]
Collection changes over Christmas
Collection date changes
Recycling & waste collections over the festive period will change as crews are not working Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Please note that collections will take place on Sunday 28 December to help with the catch up.
All collections will return to normal from Monday 12 January. Collection dates can be checked here: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/calendars and anyone with the North Somerset Council app will receive tailored reminders for when to put their bins out.
I have attached a pdf of the collection dates poster for you. We’d be very grateful if you could print and include on notice […]
Road Closure- Caswell Lane
Notice for Bristol Water’s urgent closure of Caswell Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano for a stop tap repair due to internal leak.
Village Agent
Please see the attached leaflet which provides details on the new Village Agent.
Road Closure- Moor Lane and Clapton Lane
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Moor Lane, Clapton Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, Bristol (Portishead) North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2026
Date coming Into Force: 22nd January 2026
Ref: SW25.26-206
For further information & alternative routes – see One Network map: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roadworks
For further detail please contact the applicant: .u