Welcome to the website of Clapton-in-Gordano Parish Council
Clapton in Gordano is a rural village in North Somerset close to Portishead and Clevedon.
Its most famous building is the Black Horse pub named around the time of the thriving local coal industry.
There are numerous listed buildings – mainly ancient Somerset farms. Clapton Court Farm dates from the 15th century and the Church of St Michael dates from Norman times.
See also the Wikipedia.
The Parish Council has six members and meets every two months usually on the fourth Thursday at 7.30 pm in a room at the Black Horse. Dates of meetings may vary according to public notice. Members of the public are most welcome to attend and may speak during the public participation item of the agenda. Parish Council Meeting Dates.
Notices
Road Closure- Clevedon Lane
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1)
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order Clevedon Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles Order 2025
Date coming Into Force: 17th December 2025
Ref: SW25.26-171
Notice is hereby given that North Somerset Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14(1) of the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.
Exemptions are included for emergency services, works access, works vehicles and as works permit for premises which may only be accessed via the closed section of road.
This order is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public […]
Meeting cancelled- 18th September 2025
Unfortunately tonight’s Parish Council meeting (18th September 2025) is cancelled due to not meeting the minimum number of Councillors required.
We will advise if there will be another meeting held before the November one.
In the meantime please do consider joining the Parish Council to avoid future meetings needing to be cancelled. It does not need to take up much of your time, but plays a really important role within the village.
Community Learning Courses
Please the attached leaflet on Community Courses that are available:
Course news:
*There are still some places available on the Aromatherapy (starting 6 October) and British Sign Language (starting 10 October) courses
*our Prepare to Pass the Driving Theory Test course starts on Tuesday 4 November with a choice of morning or evening sessions *
*We are happy to welcome back our Creative Gift Making course starting 4 November *
Update on recycling centres
Update from North Somerset Council:
Book to visit a recycling centre
A booking system for our three recycling centres is being introduced later in 2025. The booking system will be in place in the autumn.
The online booking system will be introduced in stages. The first will be Weston-super-Mare, followed by Backwell and Portishead.
The system is being introduced to make visits faster, safer and more efficient.
It will:
reduce queues
make visits easier
ensure the sites are working efficiently
cut carbon emissions from idling vehicles
reduce unauthorised use by people from outside the area
manage commercial and DIY waste correctly
help to manage sites safely during periods of repairs
simplify vehicle permits […]
Road Closure- Clevedon Lane
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14
Notice of Temporary Traffic Regulation Order
Clevedon Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, North Somerset
Temporary Prohibition of Use By Vehicles and Cyclists
Date coming into force: 1 October 2025
Ref: T25-36
Notice is hereby given that North Somerset District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, intend to make an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles and cyclists the lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Notice.
This order is required because of carriageway patching and will become operative on 1 October 2025, […]
Village Agent
Incase anyone is interested there are vacancies for Village Agent roles. Please see details in the advert below: