lapton 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 Wikipaedia.

The Parish Council has six members and meets every two months usually on the third 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.  
 

Click for details of a Party to Celebrate the
Diamond Jubilee
 
 

There is a new video available about the Clapton Circuit Walk.  Click on the picture to the left or the blue button link for details and for access to a pamphlet. 

The Parish Council acquired the old telephone box a year or so ago.  But how can we make good use of it?? Please send your ideas through this LINK.

The National Grid has opened a consultation on the possibility of using underground cabling for the new connection to Hinkley Point.  Please look at the information at www.nationalgrid.com/hinkleyconnection and give your views by phone to 08003196175 or post to National Grid Underground Consultation, Freepost NAT3717, SE1 2BR or online at www.nationalgridundergrounding.com.

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Changes to refuse and recycling collection HERE and get your collection calendar HERE

Comment on North Somerset's Core Strategy on Housing