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 third 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
Parish Council Election 2019
Once every four years, a new parish council is elected: 2019 is an election year. Anyone (including current councillors) who wishes to serve as councillor from May 2019 onwards, needs to put themselves forward for election (although, in practice, a ballot will only be held if there are more than six applicants). Details of the process are on the North Somerset Council website (scroll right down to the bottom for “Parish Councillors”). The deadline is 4.00 pm on Wednesday 3 April 2019.
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Following Councillor Mrs Mandy George’s resignation, there is a parish councillor vacancy. The parish council will be looking to co-opt a councillor at its next meeting on 21 March 2019.
Village Tidy-Up: Sunday 31 March 2019 – 10.00 am
All villagers, including families, are invited to spend a couple of hours taking part in a volunteer village tidy-up. Please wear suitable clothing and stout shoes, and meet in the Black Horse car-park. Tools will be provided, as will hi-viz vests (the wearing of which are obligatory). Have fun improving the village’s appearance with your neighbours, and perhaps reward yourself with a drink in the pub afterwards
Sustainable Travel
If you’re looking for information about sustainable travel, including electric vehicles, you might like to visit the Go Ultra Low West project website.
Flood Risk Advice
The Environment Agency has launched a new campaign providing advice for households at risk of flooding. You can access this information on the Prepare Act Survive campaign website
Village War Memorial Booklet
Village resident, and diligent village historian, Mr David Hounsell has prepared a booklet about our village war memorial and those who served during the two World Wars