The Council sets aside time at the start of every meeting for the public to speak and make their views known on any topic affecting the parish. Any resident wishing to raise matters with the Council should submit concerns or questions in writing to the Clerk 7 days prior to a Council meeting. if they require a considered answer from the Council at that meeting unless it is an emergency. Comments and information are forwarded on matters for which Government agencies, Somerset County or Sedgemoor District Council are responsible.

Parish funds are used to benefit everyone, among other ways by

• Supporting The Memorial Hall. Cross

• Contributing to the cost of publishing the "Contact" magazine, which provides a platform for news and views

• Supporting ongoing community projects and helping to maintain St. Andrew's churchyard, and other public areas
• Maintaining bus shelters and other public amenities.

A Village Design Statement, prepared by a team of volunteers under the guidance of Sedgemoor District Council's Development Control Department, has been adopted officially, so that its finding and guidelines are now used when deciding planning applications, on all of which your parish Council is consulted, and is able to put forward recommendations. The Village Design Statement in pdf. format can be downloaded here. The original document containing all the material used for compilation and exhibitions is a valuable source of history for our villages. This document has been split into three volumes, because of document size restrictions on this web site, and can be viewed by clicking on the links, below :

Volume 1- Introduction, the questionnaire, Sedgemoor DC Plans and Policies

Volume 2 - Background to our village character

Volume 3 - Survey Details and comments

 

Compton Bishop Parish Council

 Environmental Policy Statement

Compton Bishop Parish Council reaffirms its declaration of a Climate Emergency and a Biodiversity Emergency acknowledging that humanity is currently in a state of climate and biodiversity crisis.

The Council is committed to adopting and promoting environmental good practice and protecting the environment in the parish of Compton Bishop and expects the same commitment from contractors and agents working on behalf of The Council, thus continually improving our environmental performance. 

Compton Bishop Parish Council will; 

Act to conserve and enhance biodiversity

Encourage and promote local renewable energy and reducing energy use.

Seek to minimise the adverse environmental impacts of new buildings, building refurbishments as far as it is within its powers.

Make efficient use of natural resources, including gas, electricity, and water and avoid waste by reuse, repair and lastly recycle and encourage local residents to do the same.

Ensure that any buildings owned by the Council are energy efficient and make use of renewable energy where possible

Encourage residents of the parish to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and use renewable energy where possible.

Encourage and promote safe sustainable travel, including cycling and walking

Communicate this policy to all persons or groups working for or on behalf of the organisation.

Publish this policy on the Council’s website.

Councillors are responsible  for bringing relevant issues to the Council’s attention and promoting the policy and action plan.
Support the work of local climate action and similar groups.

Support the work of the local climate action and similar groups

Action Plan

Biodiversity: 1. continue to support and develop the Parish Wildlife site.

                      2. Promote environmental friendly policies for road verges and other sites including tree planting where appropriate.

Sustainable travel

Continue efforts for a safe off the road route for pedestrians between Cross and Axbridge 

Work with local walking and cycling groups to improve safety on local roads.

Policy review

Report to the Annual Parish Open Meeting on progress on the action plan and consult with parishioners as to any further actions they would like to see adopted.

Review the Policy and Action plan periodically and amend as appropriate.