The police are warning that since the start of the year there has been a significant number of both dwelling and non-dwelling car key offences in our area and in most cases vehicles have then been stolen, with many being used to commit further crimes. The theft of car keys usually takes place during the evening […]

In the long run-up to Christmas, many people will find themselves drinking alcohol at social events. Most have got the message that they shouldn’t drive home after drinking but what about the morning after? When is it safe to drive? The Morning After Campaign is designed to help normally responsible people avoid the risk of […]

Avon and Somerset Police have issued advice for trick or treaters, householders and shopkeepers in the run up to Halloween. They even have posters for you to to download and print out.

South Glos is asking for your views on the future of its Community Safety and Anti-social behaviour team. You can find out more and have your say here until the 24th December.

At last week’s Safer and Stronger Community Group meeting, local beat manager PC Finbar Simmons warned people about a series of dwelling burglaries that have happened in Bristol. The properties are being attacked due to the nature of their exterior door handle – a paddle / stub exterior door handle. The design is that once the […]

Avon and Somerset Police recently arrested five people and seized seventy stolen bikes after a year long investigation. As of 29th July, twenty eight of these had no known owners and photographs have been posted here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aspolice/sets/72157656395071206 If you think one of the bikes might be yours, call 101. You can read more on the story here.

It is that time of the year when the police see a rise in cold callers, rogue traders and distraction burglars. The local team have issued the following top tips on staying safe: · Check the identity of the caller by telephoning the company they claim to be from. Use the telephone numbers listed in your local […]

The Yate Safer Stronger Community Group meeting that was cancelled at the last minute on 23rd March has been rescheduled for 7pm on Monday 13th April in Yate Library. You can find the agenda here. The meeting covers an area that includes the Dodington Parish part of Westerleigh ward.

The next Safer Stronger Community Group meetings are: Yate (which covers the rural part of Dodington Parish in Westerleigh ward) – 7pm on Monday 23rd March at Children’s Centre, Cranleigh Court Road, Yate, BS37 5DW Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath & Iron Acton – 7.30pm on Monday 30th March 2015 at 7.30pm at Westerleigh Village […]

A landscape gardener from Bristol was fined £220 and ordered to pay £500 in costs after being found guilty of duty of care offences that led to waste being fly tipped at Nibley Lane, Westerleigh.You can read more here. The Lib Dems on South Glos Council secured a one year continuation of funding for the […]