Sadly since last week’s referendum result there has been an increase in racially motivated incidents nationally and some problems have been reported here in South Gloucestershire. On Wednesday I proposed a motion to South Gloucestershire Council condemning such incidents, which received cross-party backing. If you have experienced such abuse, you can get support from SARI. […]

Avon and Somerset Police are reminding residents to be wary of unexpected callers. There have been reports of possible Rogue Traders operating in this area recently, jet-washing driveways. Police advise not to use traders who call at the door unexpectedly, offering to do often unnecessary and overpriced repairs or provide services. Instead use a reputable […]

The police are continuing their enquiries into an attack on a cash machine at Tesco Express on Station Road Yate in the early hours of the 11th May. The attack, which happened shortly before 3.30am, resulted in the road being closed for several hours while investigators examined the scene and structural engineers were brought in […]

Congratulations to independent candidate Sue Mountstevens on her re-election as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset. You can read more here. The Liberal Democrat candidate Paul Crossley has posted his thanks on Facebook.

Avon and Somerset Police want to hear from anyone who was in the Starbarn Road area of Winterbourne at approximately 12.20am on Sunday 17th April. A 41-year-old man suffered stab injuries and was taken to Southmead hospital for treatment. His injuries are not deemed to be life threatening or life changing. Two boys, aged 16 […]

Paul Crossley, an experienced local community leader from Bath, has been announced as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner. Local people across the Avon and Somerset force area will have the chance to vote for a new Commissioner in elections to be held on Thursday 5th May 2016. The […]

Following the changes to the Safer Stronger Community Group boundaries, the rural part of Dodington Parish that is in Westerleigh ward is now covered by the Yate, Dodington and Chipping Sodbury SSCG. The first meeting of this new group is on the 29th March at 7pm in Yate Library and will include information on the […]

Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre, are warning people to watch out for official looking emails purporting to be from the Royal Mail that claim a package has been seized by HM Revenue & Customs upon arrival into the United Kingdom. The emails contain a link to a document that will […]

Following a burglary at the house of an elderly resident in Oldlands Avenue, Coalpit Heath on Monday, police are asking anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious in the area to call 101, quoting reference number 5216018385. Police were called to the house on Monday 1st February at around 3.30pm. Someone had broken in […]

The Westerleigh Neighbourhood Watch will be holding their AGM next Tuesday, 9th February, from 7.30pm in St James Church. They suggest going early for pancakes (from 6.30pm).