Photo of a large yellow and white sign displaying the words 'Look out for Cyclists'.

‘Look out for Cyclists’ signs: Scheme objectives, costs and reactions

Large signs warning motorists to ‘Look out for cyclists’ that have appeared on a number of roundabouts in and around Bradley Stoke have attracted criticism from local residents and councillors concerned at their overbearing size, “distracting” appearance and “cluttering” effect on the street scene. The cost of manufacturing and installing the signs was…

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Photo of Esther Huke guiding children and parents over the uncontrolled crossing point.

Mum launches petition for safer road crossing

A local mum has launched an online petition calling on South Gloucestershire Council to install a zebra crossing on Brook Way, between its junctions with Merryweather Close and Dewfalls Drive. Esther Huke says the current uncontrolled crossing point at this location is dangerous to use because the road is very busy, particularly during the times of the ‘school run’, and

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The Giant Walk at Meadowbrook Primary School, Bradley Stoke, Bristol.

Meadowbrook pupils march for road safety

Pupils from Bradley Stoke’s Meadowbrook Primary School joined over 100,000 children across the UK taking to the streets on 10th June as part of the Giant Walk. Organised by road safety charity Brake and sponsored by Brantano, the initiative aims to get children walking and highlights the importance of road safety in helping them lead active, healthy lives. Schools taking

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