Labour councillors in South Gloucestershire have denounced a reliance on developing Filton Airfield to deliver a Government-appointed inspector’s higher housing demands. In a revision to the Core Strategy, South Gloucestershire Council’s 15-year planning framework just published, the new homes supply number for South Gloucestershire is proposed to increase by 4,855 (to 26,435) – with 81% of this additional number to
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Councillors are set to consider the latest revision of South Gloucestershire’s Core Strategy at a series of meetings next week, following the publication of updates demanded by the independent inspector responsible for examining the document. The strategy sets out the overarching development vision and strategy for South Gloucestershire until 2026 and aims to deliver the new homes, jobs and services
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A Christmas Market featuring an extended farmers market, high quality gifts and crafts and seasonal live music is to be held soon in Chipping Sodbury. With Christmas just around the corner, the market on Saturday 10th December, organised by Sodbury Chamber of Commerce, offers a relaxing day out with a wonderful choice from local farmers and producers alongside gift and
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Many South Gloucestershire schools and libraries are likely to remain closed today as a result of industrial action by public service workers. According to information published by South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) at 7:30am this morning, 67 schools in the district are fully closed today and 25 are partially closed – leaving just 14 fully open. Libraries in Chipping Sodbury, Downend,
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Government Minister Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, officially opened the £25m National Composites Centre (NCC) in Emersons Green earlier today (Thursday 24th November). The NCC is a new 8,500 sqm state-of-the-art building that brings together dynamic companies and enterprising academics to develop new technologies for the design and rapid manufacture
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South Gloucestershire’s new fleet of eleven winter gritting vehicles was officially launched last week – with a little help from the district’s primary school pupils. Dozens of youngsters from Reception class to Year 3 had entered the council’s ‘name your gritter’ competition as part of a campaign to highlight the importance of winter road safety and the vital role of
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Fine wines and tasty cheeses are on offer to Merlin Housing Society residents who offer their suggestions on how the society can improve. Merlin’s Community Investment Team is inviting residents to a special wine and cheese tasting event at the start of December. And while residents are sampling the tasty treats, staff will be asking them their views on Merlin’s
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Rail campaigners in South Gloucestershire have welcomed assurances by the industry that local services will improve. It follows concerns raised by South Gloucestershire Council’s transport chief about disruption that has been occurring on local rail services, particularly cancellations affecting passengers on key commuter services on the Severn Beach line and the Gloucester-Yate-Bristol Parkway-Bristol Temple Meads line. On various occasions, there
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Police worked with The Mall at Cribbs Causeway to make sure an open-air concert for more than 6,000 people was a success. The Olly Murs concert to mark the Christmas lights being switched on at the South Gloucestershire shopping complex was the first ever hosted at the venue. A police operation was put into place to ensure the safety of
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South Gloucestershire residents are being urged to have their say on the council’s budget and tax priorities for 2012/13. Wednesday 16th November sees the launch of a series of roadshows throughout the district where residents can discuss plans for the coming year. And people can also go to the council’s website to share their views via an online forum, or
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