9th April 2020 The Parish Council realise it is so hard for many residents but so pleased and thankful to everyone in Timsbury for showing the determination, compassion and organising skills to support each other in these challenging, unique, and for many frightening, times. It is great to hear the ‘clapping’ for key workers across the Parish on Thursdays at 8pm. That includes our thanks to the teaching and other staff at St Mary's School, looking after our key workers children, and the … [Read more...]
26 New Houses Approved in Timsbury
The planning application to develop the derelict site at the corner of North Road and The Avenue has at last been approved by B&NES Council, with some conditions currently being investigated. 26 new houses will be built, plus some office spaces. There will be a new road onto North Road and pedestrian facilities. This follows much consultation by the owner with the Parish Council and the village during 2018. The development will be called ‘Upper Conygre’ after the name of the coal mine on … [Read more...]
Parish Council Village Precept for 2020/21
The Timsbury Parish Council Precept for the village that will be included in Council Tax bills for the year from April 2020/21 will amount to £69,000. This total will be divided between the households in the village (approximately 1,200) according to Council Tax band and the number of adults in residence. The charge for a Band D house is expected to be about £74 for the year, an increase of just over £1 per month compared with 2019/20. In the current year to the end of March 2020 Timsbury … [Read more...]