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17 June 2008

 

40th Anniversary of the 1968 Chew Valley floods

 

An event has been organised to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 floods that affected the villages in and around the Chew Valley. 

 

The Environment Agency will be in the Millennium Hall in Chew Magna from  10.00 - 12.00 and in the Old School Rooms in Chew Magna from 12.30 - 7.00 on Friday 11 July. 

 

The day will be an opportunity for residents who remember the floods to share their stories and experiences with others.  Staff from the Environment Agency will be on hand to answer flooding related questions and give practical advice on preparing for flooding.  A leaflet has been produced by the Environment Agency to mark the event and copies will be available on the day. 

 

We welcome all residents to come along and share their memories over a cup of tea and cake.

 

 

 

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Church Magazine

 

27 May 2008

 

Chew Medical Practice

 

Your local surgery needs you - please sign the card to show your support.

 

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8 May 2008

 

Chew Medical Practice

 

A patient survey was recently undertaken at Chew Magna Surgery. The results were presented to the Patient Partnership Group (PPG) meeting held on 13 March 2008. Please click here to view the presentation.

Also discussed at the PPG Meeting:

 

Out of Hours Service : There are currently no plans to offer an out of hours service from the surgery, However extended hours are likely to be implemented and patients will be advised as and when this is to occur.  

 

New surgery premises: An attempt has been made to relocate the Chew Magna Surgery to a 1 acre road frontage piece of land on the former Radford's site, on which Charles Church have achieved planning consent for a category D1 community building (non-residential). Chew Magna Surgery put in a sealed bid for this piece of land, but was not successful. There are currently no other suitable sites available, and those that could be explored (for example green field sites) would be years away from achieving planning. 

 

Practice News: After working at the practice for over 30 years, Dr Raffety, Senior Partner retires on 11th April 2008. From April the practice will no longer be known as Dr Raffety and Partners and will be known as “Chew Medical Practice”. Dr Sandy Fenn will become Senior Partner from the 11th April. The practice is also delighted to announce that Dr Neil Robertson will be joining the surgery as a Salaried GP from April 2008.

 

Checking in for appointments: During April, patients into the practice will notice a few changes in the waiting room, including a green patient information folder, containing details of services and support networks across Bristol and Bath.

 

Automated Patient Check in System: The practice is installing an Automated Patient Check in System. This means that if you are attending the surgery to see a GP or nurse, rather than having to waiting for a receptionist to become free, patients are able to log in on a dedicated screen to advise the clinician that you have arrived. It is a very simple and safe system offering patients the choice of how to let the surgery know that you have arrived for your appointment. From late 2008, patients will also be able to re-order medication via the same automated system.

 

Life-line television:  Life-line TV is to be installed during April. This television service is supported by the Department of Health and the Primary Care Trust and aims to deliver local and national health related information for patients, their families and carers.  

 

   
   

 

ARCHIVED NOTICES

 

27 April 2008

 

Supplementary Planning Documents

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Existing Dwellings in the Green Belt Supplementary Planning Document

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Locally Important Buildings Supplementary Planning Document

 

Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting on the above planning papers. The consultation ends on 22nd May.

Click here to read these documents "on-line".

 

 

21 April 2008 - United Benefice of Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando & Chelwood

 

We have added a new page dedicated to the United Benefice of Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando & Chelwood Parish. You can find this in the "Our Villages" section. We will publish an on-line version of the latest Church Magazine on this page each month.

 

 

9 April 2008 - January Flooding - Flood Protection

A local Flood Awareness Day took place on 4th March 2008 attended by the Environment Agency, insurance companies and a representative of the Parish Council, see Minutes of March 2008 Parish Council Meeting. Information was given regarding various flood protection systems which can be purchased by individuals including a barrier that expands to fit a doorway or garage creating a waterproof seal between it and the surrounding surfaces and a Flood Ark and absorbency system that inflates when in contact with water. Using these products may be cheaper than using conventional sand bags. The following links provide some more useful information regarding these anti-flood products. If you require further details, please contact the Parish Clerk who holds a stock of leaflets.

 

Absorbeez - water absorbent products

Flood Ark - doorway protection system

Floodgate - flood protection system

 

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20 January 2008 - Pensford & Woollard - Conservation Area Character Appraisals

Two consultation drafts have been issued by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The appraisals identify features that contribute to the character of these areas and those that detract from them. The appraisals provide a base upon which to develop proposals for preservation and enhancement. Please click here to view the Pensford document. Please click here to view the Woollard document. These are large PDF files and may take time to download.

 

Bristol International Airport - Low flying aircraft and flight path deviations

Concern has been expressed regarding the ever increasing number of low flying aircraft and aircraft deviating from their allotted flight paths over our villages. It is understood that the airport do not currently have any way whatsoever of detecting these deviations but there is some possibility that a new radar system might be installed at some time in the future to detect aircraft which deviate from their flight paths.  At the moment  the only way to alert the airport authorities is to spot and report the offending aircraft. It understood that the airport authorities will impose penalties on any offending pilots and operators, if reported. If you spot an offender, please take down the time, position and any other relevant details.  Members of the public are encouraged to use the airport telephone number, which is 01275 473799.

 

Bristol International Airport - Expansion plans

A recent article in the Western Daily Press outlined possible plans for the future of Bristol International Airport.  An increase of flights to 82,000 per year could be expected which equates to 800 per week.  Proposals are to extend the terminal, and car parking will consist of a further four, two storey car parks and one, three storey car park adjacent to the terminal.  There could also be covered walkways and a new coaching terminal.  All of these proposals mention nothing of supporting infrastructure. 

 

 

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