The South Glos Post

Conservative councillors have vowed to not to give up on efforts to improve a local community pavilion following a setback.

The Old Pavilion in Coronation Park, Cadbury Heath, narrowly lost out in the final of the Big Lottery’s People’s Millions competition on 23rd November to win the lottery funding needed for a major makeover.

The Banjo Island Community and Sports Association’s (BICSA) ‘Vision for the Pavilion’ project would have seen the dated facility undergo a substantial refurbishment with the aim of making it the focal point for the local community.

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Police are appealing for help identifying three teenagers involved in a robbery.

The robbery occurred outside Costcutters on Cadbury Heath Road, South Gloucestershire on Tuesday 21st September. At around 4pm a boy aged 12 was outside the shop when three teenagers demanded 50p. The victim handed over the money believing he would be hit if he didn’t do as they asked. He and four friends then started walking off down Cadbury Heath Road and into the nearby playing fields. They realised the suspects were following and the suspects then started to run after them. One of the suspects shouted out “Give me the wallet” but the victim and his friends were able to run off.

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Source: Avon an Somerset Police

Police have seized around 50 suspected cannabis plants, with a potential street value up to £50,000, in a raid on a house in Yate.

South Gloucestershire officers, supported by specialist firearms officers, searched the property on Thursday 2nd September.

They recovered plants, hydroponic equipment and a BB gun, and arrested a 31-year-old man, who remains in police custody.

The raid came just a day after the neighbourhood team found suspected cannabis plants at a house in Cadbury Heath.

On Wednesday 1st September neighbourhood officers recovered two full-grown plants and 20 seedlings, with a potential street value up to £22,000 as well as hydroponic equipment.

A 15-year-old boy and a 36-year-old woman were arrested and have been released on police bail pending forensic tests.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Adrian Fallows said: “Information from local people is the key to the success of our Operation Relentless, keeping our streets safe from drugs.

“Tell the neighbourhood team at Chipping Sodbury police station by calling 0845 456 7000 or emailing ssnchippingsodbury@avonandsomerset.police.uk”

“Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police have issued an appeal for information following a robbery in the Cadbury Heath area.

The incident occurred at about 6.30pm on Tuesday March 2.

A 16-year-old woman was walking away from the No 43 bus stop near to the Lamb public house in Newton Road.

The victim was approached by a man who demanded her mobile phone, trying to snatch it from her hand. He then demanded money, telling her to empty the contents of her handbag on to the floor.

The suspect then snatched cash and ran off.

Police have described the suspect as a black man, about 5ft 10ins tall of large build, aged between 20-30 years. He was clean-shaven and was wearing a grey coloured hooded top with dark blue jeans.

Police believe there may have been people around at the time of the incident, either returning from work or going out for the evening who may have witnessed the robbery and have information to help their enquiry.

Anyone able to help is asked to contact Staple Hill CID on 0845 4567000. Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: Avon and Somerset Police