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Chance to raise local issues on Tuesday

by Claire Young on 28 February, 2018

The next Community Engagement Forum covering the area including Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath, Westerleigh, and Iron Acton area is on Tuesday 6 March 7.30pm at the Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. The meeting gives you a chance to raise local issues and will include a presentation on fostering in your local community. For […]

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Demolition starts on warehouse hit by fire

by Claire Young on 14 December, 2017

Demolition work has now started on the warehouse on the edge of Yate where a fire broke out 8 weeks ago. The council has published online answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the incident.

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Further update on warehouse fire

by Claire Young on 7 December, 2017

Council officers and the fire service were in attendance at the industrial estate on Wednesday afternoon. For further information visit: http://www.southglos.gov.uk/general-…/warehouse-fire-update/

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Good news on Westerleigh smell

by Claire Young on 4 December, 2017

Wessex Water have written to Claire Young to say they have planned a Flood Alleviation Scheme to address the flooding and odour issues in Westerleigh. This will introduce a new section of sewer that will take the discharge from the abattoir and bypass the village. The design has been signed off and works are scheduled […]

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The Yate and Chipping Sodbury Community Engagement Forum will be meeting 7 pm – 9 pm on 16 November at Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate BS37 5PP. This is your chance to talk directly to local Police and Fire and Rescue representatives, and Town/Parish and South Glos Councillors about issues of local concern. There […]

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Worried about someone sleeping rough?

by Claire Young on 26 October, 2017

If you are worried about someone sleeping rough, you can use Streetlink to inform the local council of your concerns. They can then visit the rough sleeper to offer them support and try to help them find accommodation. You will also find advice on Streetlink’s site about where to find help for someone at risk of becoming […]

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Residents have been concerned about activity going on in these fields, so I asked South Glos officers to find out what is going on. It’s important to note that no planning application has been submitted or decided. I have been told that Bloor Homes, the developers who are promoting potential development through the Joint Spatial […]

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Mysterious noise keeps Coalpit Heath residents awake

by Claire Young on 3 April, 2017

Last week residents of Coalpit Heath complained of loud noises coming from the railway keeping them awake at night. Network Rail were carrying out piling work as part of the electrification of the railway. I contacted them to express concern that residents had not been notified in advance and asking that this happens before any […]

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The next Community Engagement Forum for Yate, Chipping Sodbury and Dodington (which includes the rural part of Dodington Parish) is at 7pm on Monday 27th March at St Nicholas Family Centre, Abbotswood, Yate BS37 4LG.

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The next Community Engagement Forum for Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath, Iron Acton, Hambrook and Frenchay is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th November in the Greenfield Centre. All local residents and organisations welcome.  

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