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
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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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South Gloucestershire Council trading standards officers are warning residents, especially vulnerable ones, to be on the alert for rogue traders. The warning follows a recent rise in complaints about cold calling in the Yate area to point out alleged roofing or structural problems, which need immediate attention, or offering gardening and home maintenance services. Investigations by trading standards officers have
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A scheme designed to help people become more active has been a huge success. The Active Partnership hoped to get 2,000 people taking more exercise over a 12-month period. But nearly 4,000 people – twice the original target – have signed up and committed to being physically active three times a week. The Active Partnership includes South Gloucestershire Council, South
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South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on proposals to install a speed activated speed sign on Westerleigh Road in Mangotsfield: It is proposed to install on Westerleigh Road a solar powered vehicle activated sign which will display 30 to westbound vehicles who are exceeding the speed limit. A ‘Side Road Ahead’ sign will also be installed on the
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South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on plans for a new cycling route in Emersons Green: Cycling City Route 8 will provide a clear north/south link between all the existing local amenities and facilities in the area including a route through the shopping centre connecting to schools, library, cafes restaurants and green spaces. It will also connect to
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Little Stoke Youth Centre is holding a launch event to promote its new music suite on Saturday 15 August. As well as having the opportunity to see the new facilities, visitors can take part in music workshops and there will be performances by young people throughout the day. There will also be refreshments, a bouncy castle, badge making and many
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A special ‘pamper’ event is being held for young people in the district. ‘Girlz Just Want to Have Fun’ is aimed at females aged between 11 and 19. Different activities have been planned for the day, ranging from archery and climbing to jewellery making and hair and beauty treatments. As well as the fun events the day will have a
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Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood is being transformed into a working farm. Owned and run by South Gloucestershire Council for the benefit of residents, the farm will soon be producing food that will be sold to the local community. A new farm manager, Stuart Jay, and assistant Vicky Edwards, have been taken on to help Grismbury become a working farm. Councillor
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South Gloucestershire has earned the much coveted title of Fairtrade status which means it has made a commitment to supporting Fairtrade products and using products with the Fairtrade Mark. South Gloucestershire Council has worked alongside community organisations, businesses, schools and individuals to pledge to do what they can to support Fairtrade and promote the Fairtrade Mark. There have been a
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