Update 20 November 2025: SPC welcomes confirmation of speed limit reduction on ‘the lanes’
Saltford Parish Council is delighted to confirm that, following our request in Sept 2023, B&NES Council has agreed to introduce a 20 mph speed limit on the rural lanes between Saltford and Keynsham (Manor Road and Courtenay Road).
This change will make these …
Updated article – 20 October and 22 October 2025:
Road closure on The Shallows for essential drainage works
B&NES Council has informed SPC that a longstanding issue with surface water along The Shallows – between the railway and the river – has created hazardous conditions, particularly during winter months, and has begun to damage the road surface …
As the nights grow darker and celebrations like Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve approach, Saltford Parish Council (SPC) encourages all residents to enjoy fireworks safely, respectfully, and considerately.
While fireworks can be a fun and festive part of the season, they can also cause distress to some residents, as well as to pets, livestock, and …
Not all Green Belt is equal – Saltford’s Landscape Setting explained: Did you know while all Green Belt land helps prevent urban sprawl, not all of it is equally protected when it comes to planning decisions?
Some of Saltford’s Green Belt is ‘only’ Green Belt. Other parts of the village’s Green Belt has NE2A policy ‘Setting …
