For all of us who complain about broadband speed in rural areas then here is good news!

Somerset and Devon County Councils are leading a project to roll out superfast broadband to our communities. North Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are also included. With governmental help, there is £50m to invest but more money is needed.

This is where the general public come in. We are being asked to complete a survey which can be found on the official web site by clicking here or on Facebook by clicking here which will help in getting funds from business and broadband suppliers. It'll only take a couple of minutes so please participate.

For more information have a look at the ConnectingDevonandSomerset web site by clicking here.

The National Grid have submitted proposals for the connection of Hinkley Point Power Station to Seabank, Avonmouth. The proposed route for overhead cables and pylons would enter Compton Bishop Parish from the Somerset Levels and pass through the Lox Yeo Valley at Webbington.

Compton Bishop Parish Council, along with other Parishes and local groups, oppose the installation of overhead cables in areas with sensitive landscape issues.

Latest News : The community forum consultation has been halted because the pressure from councils and action groups have challenged Nation Grid's costing of alternatives, i.e. under ground and sub-sea. An independant report has just been released and will be reviewed prior to the community forum's meeting on 28th February. The 300 page report can be viewed by clicking here. It's too early to make comment but the first reading appears to show that the cost comparison, that the National Grid originally published, is incorrect and biased against undergrounding.

Click here to see Compton Bishop Council's summary.
Click here for a link to National Grid's consultation web site.

There will be great celebrations in June this year.

The weekend of 2nd and 3rd of June will see our own local celebrations - fun, games, pig roast and barn dance.       

For more information, have a look at the website by clicking here

Mrs. Sandra Broadbent will be the temporary Parish Clerk during December, January and most of February.   She may be contacted via the council's general email comptonbishoppc@hotmail.com