Tulip Ltd, the owners of the abattoir at Westerleigh, have informed me that as part of their commitment to improving any potential impact they have on the local area and their neighbours, they are upgrading their effluent treatment plant. The first set of works will take place on the weekend of 1st and 2nd October. The […]

Unfortunately there have been reports this week of odour problems in Westerleigh village. Tulip are investing in a new effluent treatment plant at the abattoir to be installed this autumn/winter. They hope it will be up and running by the end of 2016. They are currently investigating measures to minimise odour release in the meantime. […]

The next Community Engagement Forum (CEF) (formerly Safer Stronger Community Group) meeting for the area covering Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath and Westerleigh is on Tuesday 5th July at 7.30pm in the Greenfield Centre. There will be updates from the local fire and police services and from councillors, feedback on previous priorities and a discussion of […]

The next Safer Stronger Community Group/Community Engagement Forum (SSCG/CEF) for Yate, Chipping Sodbury and Dodington is at 7pm on the 4th July at St Nicholas Family Centre, Abbotswood, Yate. The area covered includes the rural part of Dodington Parish, which is in Westerleigh ward.

LEADER is part of the EU’s Farming and Rural Development Programme. Its priorities are: Support for Cultural and Heritage Activities Support for increasing Forestry productivity Support for Micro and Small Enterprises including Farm Diversification Support for Rural Tourism Support for increasing Farm Productivity Provision of Rural Services Rural/City links and Social Enterprise The West of […]

To help people enjoy the beautiful countryside surrounding Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell, Village Action have provided a round-up of walks organised by local groups. These walks are around 3 to 4 miles in length and suitable for most people though at times they can be muddy and sometimes involve crossing stiles.

The next Safer Stronger Community Group for Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh, Coalpit Heath and Iron Acton will be held on Tuesday 29th September at 7.30pm at the Brockeridge Centre (Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2LQ). As well as the usual opportunity to raise priorities for action and get updates on previous priorities, there will be a […]

The Frome Vale Area Forum (which covers Frampton Cotterell, Ladden Brook and Westerleigh wards) takes place on Thursday 9th July at 7pm at Shireway Community Association, Yate. As well as the usual open session where you can have your say on local issues, the agenda includes the allocation of community grants, presentations about food/waste recycling plus a […]

In May, I published a joint statement from parent Wendy Silcock on behalf of Coalpit Heath Pre-School and the Trustees of the Manor Hall. Ahead of Monday’s SGM meeting (details here), a further joint statement has been released: Thank you to all the Parishioners and Hall users who were able to adhere to my request […]

Following the tragedy in Yate last year, we had a presentation at the Area Forum about gas boiler safety. I’ve now been sent a link to advice on the HSE website – it’s well worth a read.