South Gloucestershire trading standards is urging local residents to be very careful signing home improvement contracts when dealing with doorstep salespeople. Several block paving businesses which operate in the region are suspected to be routinely back-dating contracts when they are signed by customers. This has the effect of denying them their legal entitlement to a seven-day cooling off period, within
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The over 60s and those of any age with disabilities can have minor household repair jobs done at a reduced rate by South Gloucestershire Council’s Handy Van service. The idea is to help people maintain their properties so that they can enjoy living independently for as long as possible. One Downend resident was particularly pleased. Brian Smith, 77, usually does
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Young people in South Gloucestershire are bucking a national trend and getting into education, employment or training when they leave school. The district’s 16-18 year-olds are defying national statistics and are increasingly seeking an occupation or study after full time education. While national statistics show the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is on the
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Up to 100 young flautists from South Gloucestershire will take part in a workshop at Kingsfield School in Kingswood on Thursday 24th March, with the celebrated flautist and composer Ian Clarke. Organised by South Gloucestershire Music Service (SGMS), with support from B&NES Music Service and sponsored by John Packer of Taunton,the workshop enables young flautists to have the opportunity to
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the Great Western Main Line will be electrified between London and Cardiff, with electrification including Bristol Parkway station in South Gloucestershire. South Gloucestershire commuters using Bristol Parkway station will benefit from the £1 billion electrification scheme which will bring faster journey times between London and Bristol, lower carbon emissions, fuel and maintenance
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Couldn’t make London Fashion Week? Then visit Bristol Fashion Week, a five day fashion spectacular at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, and find out what should be in your wardrobe this spring/summer. Bristol Fashion Week runs from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th March and features 18 catwalk fashion shows hosted by TV fashion stylist Mark Heyes and celebrity
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South Gloucestershire Council is expecting to receive around £400,000 to help repair winter damaged roads from the Government. The Department for Transport has announced a £100 million pot of cash for English councils to help repair potholes formed during the recent freezing weather. The money will be distributed on a needs basis and South Gloucestershire is likely to receive around
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The Child Sex offenders Disclosure scheme was recently launched in Avon and Somerset. The scheme, which is also known as Sarah’s Law, began as a pilot that was introduced by the Home Office in September 2008. Four police forces in the country originally piloted the scheme over a 12 month period (September 2008-September 2009). Following its success it was decided
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South Gloucestershire Council is improving the support it provides to the district’s carers with increased investment and a range of innovative ideas. There are an estimated 20,000 carers in South Gloucestershire and the council recognises the huge contribution they make. The council, in partnership with NHS South Gloucestershire, has developed a Joint Carers Strategy that is designed to provide the
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South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has launched a service that saves taxpayers’ money and streamlines the process for residents applying for British nationality in the district. The Nationality Checking Service (NCS) is a voluntary service provided by the council and operated by South Gloucestershire Registration staff trained by the Home Office, which allows those applying for British nationality to submit their
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