Urgent travel information
Bath Road, Langford
The current road closure is scheduled to end on Thursday 22 October.
From Friday 23 October to Friday 6 November, Bath Road will reopen with two-way temporary traffic lights and a 20mph restriction while water-main work continues.
Source published 23 September: Bath Road works. Churchill Parish Council
Church Lane closures
Phased closures began on 19 October and are scheduled to continue until 18 December.
Work will move along Church Lane in sections. Residents’ driveway access will be maintained from one direction or the other. Single-lane traffic will operate at weekends.
The diversion uses Brinsea Batch, Stock Lane, Bristol Road and Dinghurst Road.
Source published 9 October: Church Lane works. Churchill Parish Council
Half-term roadworks
From Monday 26 to Friday 30 October:
• Night-time speed-bump work is planned at five locations on the A368.
• Two-way temporary traffic lights will operate on Churchill Green near Front Street.
Residents should allow extra time and follow temporary signs.
Source published 9 October: Banwell Bypass update. Churchill Parish Council
Ladymead Lane
Ladymead Lane remains northbound-only between the A38 and Turnpike Close.
Drivers can enter from the A38 but cannot travel southbound along this section to exit onto it.
Source published 23 September: Ladymead Lane notice. Churchill Parish Council
Langford Road closure from 2 November
Langford Road will close between the A38 and Blackmoor junctions from Monday 2 November for drainage repairs.
The road will close from 8am to 5pm on working days. The work is expected to take around 20 working days, excluding weekends.
The diversion uses Langford Road, Stock Lane and Bypass.
Source published 12 October: Langford Road closure. Churchill Parish Council
Footpath closures
Several footpaths around Churchill Green, Greenhill Road, Church Lane, Ladymead Lane and Broadoak Road remain closed while improvement work takes place.
Signed alternatives are available.
Source published 1 October: Footpath closures and diversions. Churchill Parish Council
Bus services
Travelwest’s current service-change page does not list a new change specifically affecting Churchill or Langford. Residents should still check live journey information before travelling.
Page last updated 5 October: Travelwest service changes. WEST
Events and community news
Community minibus journeys
Upcoming journeys include:
• 22 October: Winscombe and Churchill Lunches, morning
• 26 October: Flowerdown, afternoon
• 27 October: Weston-super-Mare, afternoon
• 28 October: Wells, morning
• 29 October: Churchill Lunches, afternoon
• 2 November: Flowerdown, morning
• 3 November: Weston-super-Mare, morning
• 4 November: Cheddar Garden Centre, morning, and Worle, afternoon
Membership is free. A small donation is requested. Passengers can be collected close to home. Contact the named organiser to check availability.
October and November minibus planners. churchillpc.org.uk
Churchill Academy half-term
Term ends on Friday 23 October. Monday 2 November is an INSET day, so pupils return on Tuesday 3 November.
Churchill Academy term dates. Term Dates & Times
North Somerset budget survey
Residents aged 16 and over can comment on spending priorities, possible savings and council tax for 2027/28.
The survey closes at midnight on Sunday 1 November. Paper copies are available from North Somerset libraries.
Published 5 October: Take part in the budget survey. North Somerset Council
Monaghan Mushrooms redevelopment consultation
The developer is seeking views on proposals for the Stock Lane site. These include detailed plans for the previously approved development and a separate proposal for approximately 50 additional homes.
Comments close on Sunday 15 November.
Published 14 October: Consultation information. Churchill Parish Council
Advance notice: village fireworks
Saturday 7 November
Churchill Recreation Ground
Gates open at 5.15pm. The beacon will be lit at 5.30pm and the firework display begins at 6.30pm.
Tickets cost £6.50. Parking is limited, so residents are encouraged to walk where possible. Dogs, sparklers and personal fireworks are not permitted.