Travel information
- Ladymead Lane exit onto the A38
From Monday 7 September, drivers will not be able to exit Ladymead Lane onto the A38.
Traffic will still be able to enter Ladymead Lane from the A38.
The trial aims to discourage drivers from using Ladymead Lane and Pudding Pie Lane to avoid queues at the A38 crossroads. It is likely to continue until the current crossroads works approach completion in the spring.
Signs will warn drivers from the Stock Lane end of Pudding Pie Lane.
Source published 2 September: Churchill Parish Council
- Ladymead Lane temporary road closure
A separate temporary closure is due to begin on Wednesday 2 September. The affected section is approximately 50 metres north of The Cottage.
Bristol Water is installing a new supply. The work is expected to last three days, between 8am and 5pm.
Source published 24 June: North Somerset Council public notice
- Mead Lane, Sandford
Mead Lane is due to close between Station Road and the new residential development access from Thursday 3 September.
The work involves constructing a new footway and associated highway improvements. The programme may continue for around 57 days, although the road may not remain closed throughout.
Source published 6 August: North Somerset Council public notice
- Dinghurst Road closure
Dinghurst Road is due to close between Hillier’s Lane and Front Street on Tuesday 8 September, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Openreach will carry out cabling work. Access will be maintained for emergency services, works vehicles and affected properties where the work allows.
Source published 20 August: Churchill Parish Council
- Strawberry Line closures
The Strawberry Line is closed on weekdays between the A38 and the tunnel near Axbridge until Friday 18 September. The connected section leading to Winscombe Sports and Social Club is also closed.
The closures allow diseased ash trees to be removed safely. The route remains open at weekends. Diversions use local roads and may not suit every user.
Source published 26 August: North Somerset Council
- Churchill footpath AX14/15/10
The full length of footpath AX14/15/10 is temporarily closed. The current notice began on 26 August and allows a closure of up to 21 days.
A signed alternative route uses the A38 footway towards Jews Lane and footpaths AX14/17/10, AX14/9/10, AX14/4/20 and AX14/8/10.
A further closure is due to begin on 6 October and may last approximately two months.
Sources published 27 August: Current closure and October advance notice
- Bus changes now in effect
Service 125 and the 125s school service have been withdrawn. The U2 is operating to a revised timetable.
The Wrington WESTlink zone now includes Sandford and Winscombe.
Residents should check their journey before travelling.
Source updated 3 August: Travelwest service changes
Events and community news
- Free yoga in Churchill
Sunday 6 September, 10am to 11am.
A free outdoor yoga session will take place at Churchill Recreation Ground.
A further nearby session will take place at Meadfields, opposite Porter Drive, on Sunday 13 September from 10am to 11am.
Source: Churchill and Langford Village Diary
- Winscombe Village Show
Saturday 12 September, 1.30pm to 4pm.
The annual Village Show takes place at Winscombe Community Centre and on the community green, 11 Sandford Road. The event raises funds for the community centre.
Source: The Strawberry Line Society
- September minibus journeys
Upcoming trips include:
• 7 September: Flowerdown, morning
• 8 September: Weston-super-Mare, afternoon
• 9 September: Nailsea, morning
• 10 September: Worle and Churchill Community Lunches, morning
• 14 September: Sanders Garden Centre, morning; Wells, morning
• 15 September: Worle, morning
• 16 September: Cribbs Causeway, morning
Membership is free. A small donation is requested for each journey. Places depend on availability.
The minibus can collect passengers close to home. Contact details for each organiser appear on the timetable.
Source updated 31 August: Minibus information and September timetable
- Library changes
Opening hours across North Somerset libraries change from Monday 7 September.
Winscombe Library remains open while discussions continue about its future beyond April 2027.
Worle Library closes permanently on 7 September. A new facility at Worle Health Centre will allow residents to collect reserved items and return books.
Source published 26 August: North Somerset Council
- Birnbeck Pier Heritage Open Days
Free events begin in Weston-super-Mare on Friday 11 September.
A talk about the past, present and future of Birnbeck Pier takes place at Weston Museum on Tuesday 15 September, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Advance booking is essential.
Source published 27 August: North Somerset Council