A launch event has been held to mark the start of work on a new school for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) in South Gloucestershire. The school will offer primary and secondary provision on two sites, with the celebration marking the start of work on the project at Mulberry Drive in Kingswood, which will provide a safe,
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Work has started on a £500K scheme to transform sports facilities at Marlwood School in Alveston, near Thornbury. A ‘next generation’ all-weather pitch and a natural football pitch will be provided in an effort to encourage sport and healthier lifestyles. The full-sized football pitches, which can also be used for other sports, will be used mainly by students at the
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The road at Latteridge Hill between Earthcott Green and Latteridge has been closed to repair a landslip. South Gloucestershire Council says the work is likely to last for six weeks. Remedial measures were taken following initial landslips, believed to be caused by a natural spring located under the bank, however, a geological survey revealed that the structure was still susceptible
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The architect of a youth bus pass scheme is encouraging local youngsters to take advantage of the scheme before the school holidays end. Cllr Sheila Cook, Conservative Cabinet Member for Children and Young People on South Gloucestershire Council, is appealing to local youngsters to take advantage of cheaper bus fares that are available to them, thanks to the council. The
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Work is about to start on a scheme to tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety at the Kingsfield roundabout in Longwell Green. The roundabout, which provides access to the Aspects Leisure Park and to Asda, has seen a considerable increase in traffic levels and queuing during the rush hour due to the significant expansion of local retail facilities over
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Whether it’s a trip to the beautiful baroque mansion at Dyrham Park or a peak at the old engine sheds at the Avon Valley Railway in Bitton, there is something for everyone during this year’s Heritage Open Days. Unlock the secrets of the past and celebrate architecture and culture with all the family during this annual event which runs from
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South Gloucestershire Council has launched a consultation on its policy regarding licensing people and premises to sell alcohol. The Council is responsible for granting licences to pubs, clubs, events and people. Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council has to review its Statement of Licensing Policy every three years. The Council is inviting residents to comment on the draft policy.
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A ceremony to mark work starting on site at the new Severnvale children’s locality hub in Patchway took place on Tuesday 10th August. Councillors were joined by representatives from health and building contractors BAM Construction Limited to turn the first sod at the centre on Rodway Road. Once complete, South Gloucestershire Council, NHS South Gloucestershire and North Bristol NHS Trust
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Local residents living on a steep Kingswood road are being encouraged to have their say on a road safety scheme to tackle speeding motorists. South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has begun consulting on the provision of a new footway build out, new white lining and a new dropped kerb crossing point at the junction of Champion Road and Pound Road. The
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South Gloucestershire Council’s development control, building control, and planning enforcement teams, grouped as development services, have been awarded the Government’s Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard for their commitment to delivering their services with their customers clearly in mind. The CSE is a national standard which recognises organisations that are firmly focused on customer satisfaction and that go the extra mile
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