The council is always looking for foster carers from all walks of life to care for children and young people who have had a difficult start in life. Next week they are holding another Fostering Information Evening where you can find out more about what it involves. It will be held at the council offices, […]

The South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to hear your views on their new plans for integrated children’s community health services. To find out what they’re proposing and let them know what you think please take a look at www.yourhealthyfuture.org between 3rd September and 25th November 2015. If you have any questions, you can […]

If you are concerned that a child, young person or adult is being abused, you can find out what to do on the new South Gloucestershire Joint Safeguarding Board Website. This brings together information that was previously held in different places. The clear message is if in doubt, speak out – and the website tells […]

South Glos Council has just started a consultation on making changes to the Keep Clear markings outside some of our local schools: https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/consult.ti/SKCmarkingsFromeVale As well as the Manor School in Westerleigh ward, Watermore Primary School, where a number of local children go, is included.  You have until 24th July to have your say.

Next week is half term and our local libraries have a range of fun activities planned: Tuesday 26 May By the seaside Summery seaside crafts Yate Library, 10.30am to 12pm Out of this World Space themed crafts Emersons Green Library, 2pm to 4pm Wednesday 27 May Get the bug Join us to make butterflies, bugs […]

Wendy Silcock, a parent of a child at Coalpit Heath Pre-School, has made a proposal which is currently being considered by the trustees and the owner of the Pre-School. She has made the following statement on behalf of both parties, which I agreed to help publicise: “To Parents of Pre-school children and fellow Parishioners I […]

I was saddened to learn that Coalpit Heath Pre-School has been given notice to leave the Manor Hall at the end of the academic year as the two parties have not been able to resolve their differences. As a parent, I know that this will be a very worrying time for the parents involved. I […]

Once again our local libraries are running activities in the school holidays for children. They include craft sessions, Horrid Henry creative writing sessions and story and rhyme time for younger children. More details are available on the South Glos website.

You may have seen the black wires across a number of roads around the Manor School. These are recording the speed and volume of traffic. Eventually, it’s hoped that all schools in South Gloucestershire will have 20mph limits around them, but it’s not possible to do them all straight away. The data from this monitoring, […]

When I was contacted about the initial dispute over the contract, I wrote to both parties offering my assistance to bring it to an amicable conclusion. I later made it clear that I would attend any meetings that would help to resolve the problem. When the two parties agreed to go to mediation, I said […]