Avon and Somerset Police are currently running a survey on how they communicate with the public. They want to find out what channels you use to keep up-to-date with news and information from across the Force. This will help them decide how they should communicate in the future. The survey can be found online at: […]

The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner would like to appoint three local, independent people to contribute to the work of the Independent Residents’ Volunteer Panel. Members of the Panel are an important means of enhancing public trust and confidence in the handling of complaints against Avon & Somerset Police and supports the governance […]

The next Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Iron Acton and Coalpit Heath Safer Stronger Community Group meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd December at The Brockeridge Centre (Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2LQ). Come along and raise local issues of concern to you.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens is, holding her next public forum on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6.45 – 9.00pm at The Shire Way Community Centre, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8YS. It’s a chance to hear from North East’s Area Commander Chief Superintendent (C/Supt) Caroline Peters, and to ask any questions to the PCC, C/Supt Peters […]

A nasty scam, this one… Age UK South Gloucestershire has been made aware of an incident where a bogus caller, claiming to be one of their representatives, cold called an older person offering to undertake some home decorating and repairs.  The rogue caller then asked for money to buy materials. Age UK South Gloucestershire want […]

If you live in Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath or Iron Acton, why not come along to the next Safer Stronger Community Group meeting on Wednesday 24th September 2014 at 7.30pm in St Saviours Church Hall, Coalpit Heath (BS36 2RP)? There will be updates from Avon Fire and Rescue and the police and a chance […]

The police have announced that they are reducing the opening hours at the Chipping Sodbury enquiry office from this week. It will be will be open Monday to Friday 10am until 6pm, but will be closed for lunch between 1.30pm and 2.15pm.

The police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information after a car failed to stop at the scene of a crash in which a 72-year-old man came off his motorbike. It happened just after 8pm on Wednesday 23 2014 in Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell. A motorcyclist had to swerve to avoid a car […]

On Monday Smokefree South West, in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, launched the latest stage of its campaign to highlight the dangers that illegal tobacco poses to South Gloucestershire. Illegal tobacco sells for less than half the tax paid price of legally sold tobacco. The problems include: impact on legitimate traders makes it easier for […]

Another local fly tipping case has resulted in a conviction. Last year waste including plastics, suitcases, furniture and cardboard was fly-tipped and set on fire on land belonging to Network Rail at Nibley Lane Railway Bridge, Iron Acton. Avon Fire & Rescue Service had to be called on two occasions on July 21 and October […]