An exhibition has been arranged for the public to view information on proposals for new cycle routes as part of the Cycling City project in South Gloucestershire. The exhibition will take place from Friday 28 August to Sunday 6 September in Emersons Green library where the public can view plans and information on the routes. The exhibition will be available
Continue readingConsultation opens on waiting restrictions at Thornbury schools
South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on proposed ‘no stopping orders’ and ‘waiting restrictions’ outside St Mary’s School, Castle School and Castle Sixth Form in Thornbury.
Continue readingAppeal for witnesses after robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after four youths were robbed at Westerleigh Common. The incident occurred on Saturday 15th August 2009 at around 9.30pm when the victims were at the large grassed area between Wellstead Road and Westerleigh Road. They were approached by four black men who demanded they hand over their mobile phones. When they tried to
Continue readingNature lovers go wild in Kingswood
South Gloucestershire Council have been successful in bidding for funding from Natural England’s ‘Access to Nature’ grant from the Big Lottery. The resulting project, Wildways, has now officially started and seeks to engage people across the Kingswood area in wildlife activities. The three year project will bring people closer to nature and helps them gain access to their local green
Continue readingAppeal for witnesses after robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in Kingswood on Monday 17th August 2009. The incident occurred between 5.10pm and 5.50pm when the victim, a 17-year-old male, was walking home from work. The victim suffered a fractured jaw and a broken nose but is unable to remember what happened due to concussion. He left Aspects Leisure Park,
Continue readingGolden Oldies for our silver haired songbirds
A charity that hits all the right notes is bringing music and fun to South Gloucestershire’s senior citizens. South Gloucestershire Council and Merlin Housing Society are supporting Golden Oldies – a charity that runs singing sessions for the over 60s, providing entertainment and promoting social inclusion. The council is supporting Golden Oldies for the second year running. The sessions are
Continue readingGet your electric blanket tested for free
South Gloucestershire residents are invited to have their electric blankets tested free of charge. Testing normally costs at least £20, but South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with Avonsafe, is offering free testing at The Pavillion, Elm Park, Filton on Friday 18th September. Each year more than 5,000 house fires are accidentally caused by faulty electric blankets and up to 20
Continue readingAppeal for witnesses after fight involving youths
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fight involving a large group of youths in Yate. The incident occurred on Sunday 16th August 2009 at around 2am in East Walk, Yate. Two 20-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of assault. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Staple Hill CID on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on
Continue readingCouncil tax review
South Gloucestershire Council is carrying out a review of the Council Tax Single Person Discounts this month. The council wants to ensure that any council tax relief which is granted, such as 25per cent Single Person Discount, is awarded only to those who are eligible to receive it – and is not paid to any one not entitled because they
Continue readingConsultation opens on proposed Yate youth cafe
South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on plans for a youth cafe in Yate. It is proposed to build a contemporary, eco-friendly cafe on the side of Yate Leisure Centre at the Morrisons end. A display on the proposals for the Youth Cafe will be mounted in the upstairs foyer of Yate Leisure Centre from 1 – 11
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