Churchill and Langford Parish Bulletin
14 to 28 October 2026
Urgent travel information
Bath Road, Langford
A closure is scheduled between Hazel Dene and the field beyond Elm Grove Cottage from Friday 16 to Thursday 22 October. Two-way temporary traffic lights and a 20mph restriction will follow from 23 October to 6 November.
Published 23 September: Bath Road notice. Churchill Parish Council
Churchill roadworks update
Traffic management at Dinghurst Road’s junction with Hilliers Lane now runs until 16 October. Phased Church Lane closures are scheduled for 19 October to 18 December. A368 night works and temporary lights on Churchill Green near Front Street are planned for 26 to 30 October.
Published 9 October: Latest works update. Churchill Parish Council
Ongoing restrictions
Ladymead Lane remains northbound-only between the A38 and Turnpike Close. Drivers cannot use this section to exit southbound onto the A38.
Published 23 September: Ladymead Lane notice. Churchill Parish Council
Several footpaths in Churchill and Sandford remain subject to temporary closures for improvement works. Check the affected routes and follow local diversion signs.
Published 1 October: Footpath closures and alternatives. Churchill Parish Council
Advance notice: Langford Road
Drainage works start on Monday 2 November between the A38 and Blackmoor junctions. Closures are planned on working days from 8am to 5pm. Work is expected to take 20 working days.
Published 12 October: Langford Road notice. Churchill Parish Council
Events and community news
Today: Churchill Academy Sixth Form Open Evening
Wednesday 14 October, 5pm to 8pm, at Churchill Academy. For Year 11 pupils and families considering entry in September 2027. Presentations take place at 6pm and 7pm. Booking is available online.
Publication date not shown: Event details and booking. Sixth Form Open Evening
Today: North Somerset Care Show
Wednesday 14 October, 10am to 2pm, at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-super-Mare. Find information about services that support independent living. Entry is free. No booking is required.
Published 8 October: Care Show details. North Somerset Council
Alpaca talk in Winscombe
Monday 19 October at Winscombe Community Centre. Charlotte Brockwell of Cadbury Alpaca Farm will speak about alpacas. Refreshments run from 2pm to 2.30pm. Members pay £2; visitors pay £3.
Publication date not shown: Talk details. Churchill Parish Council
Community minibus
The October planner lists journeys to Nailsea, Yatton, Worle, Wells, Flowerdown and Weston-super-Mare, plus community lunches and a coffee outing. Contact the named organiser to check availability and book.
Service page updated 1 October: Planner and contact details. Churchill Parish Council
Community transport volunteers wanted
A new recruitment campaign includes schemes in Congresbury, Winscombe and Wrington. Residents can explore local opportunities and register their interest.
Published 12 October: Volunteer information. North Somerset Council
North Somerset budget survey
Anyone aged 16 or over with an interest in North Somerset’s spending can take part. The survey closes at midnight on Sunday 1 November. Paper copies are available at North Somerset libraries.
Published 5 October: Survey details.