Council Responsibilities
The role of the Parish Council is to look after the interests of the whole community in Saltford. This is fulfilled by the Councillors individually and collectively, assisted by the Clerk. See more on the Role of the Parish Council.
Allotment site at Wickhouse Close
There are 4 full plots and 8 half plots, available for Saltford residents. The rents are £24 per annum for full plots and £12 per annum for half plots. There is currently a waiting list of 13 people. When full plots become vacant, they may be split into half plots. For enquiries or to go on the waiting list, contact clerk@saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
Consultation on planning applications in Saltford
The Parish Council considers and comments on all Saltford planning applications, and reports possible planning contraventions to Bath & North East Somerset Council.
See our Planning page.
See Minutes of Planning Committee
See Bath & North East Somerset's planning application search page
Liaison with:
Bath & North East Somerset Council over council services such as street cleaning, highway maintenance, refuse collection, footpath maintenance.
Consultation over other matters affecting Saltford
The Parish Council represents the views of the people of Saltford over matters such as bus fares, traffic calming, speed limits, government development plans.
Small grants to local organisations
The Parish Council will consider written applications for financial assistance from groups and organisations whose activities might, in the opinion of the Parish Council, be in the interest of and will bring direct benefit to Saltford or any part of Saltford, or to all or some of its inhabitants. Download an Application for Financial Assistance form.
Provision of recreation equipment
The Parish Council has provided football goalposts and a basketball goalpost in the playing field next to Saltford Primary School.
Maintenance
The Parish Council maintains the closed churchyard at St Mary's Church and the allotment site.
Parish Councillors are represented on:
Bath & North East Somerset Parishes Liaison Group
Parish Plan Implementation Group
Saltford Community Association
Saltford Brass Mill Project
Partnerships and Communities Together (Police Forum)
Chew Valley Area Partnership
Keynsham and District Dial a Ride
Keynsham Young People's Liaison Group
River Avon Users' Consultative Committee
B&NES Emergency Medical Service Patients' Forum
Saltford Business Community Network
Saltford Environment Group.