South Gloucestershire Council is asking residents to complete a satisfaction survey on the rubbish and recycling services it provides through contracting firm SITA. For the first time, residents are this year able to complete this survey online, in the hope that more residents will take part and reduce the environmental impact of the survey. Working in partnership with South Gloucestershire
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Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) has announced that it is deferring the formal launch of the consultation process for its possible conversion to academy status. The delay is said to be necessary to give two other schools with which BSCS is considering making a combined academy application time to stage their own pre-consultation events. In a letter to parents last
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Bradley Stoke residents have a chance to talk to their MP, Jack Lopresti, this Friday (11th March) when he holds a surgery in the town. The surgery runs from 4pm to 6pm and appointments may be made by phoning 01454 617783 or emailing jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk. Mr Lopresti has recently honoured his pre-election pledge to publish all his MP’s expenses on his
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A fashion show to mark this year’s International Women’s Day takes place this Tuesday evening (8th March) at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS). The event, organised by Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP), will see over 50 models from India, England, East Asia and Africa showcasing historical and regional fashions. The evening will also feature the Southern Brooks Outstanding Women’s Awards,
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The petrol filling station at Tesco Bradley Stoke has been closed since early this afternoon (Friday) following a leakage of fuel. Two fire engines attended the scene and the whole forecourt was closed off as a precautionary measure. A spokesperson for Avon Fire & Rescue told The Journal that residual fuel from one of the pumps had leaked onto the
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A new northbound bus lane on the A38 Gloucester Road between Patchway and Aztec West has entered service following months of construction and associated traffic disruption. Work on the Greater Bristol Bus Network (GBBN) funded scheme started in April 2010 and was originally due to finish by October but “engineering issues” and “adverse weather conditions” saw its completion slip to
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A local dog rescue charity is staging a sponsored dog walk in Bradley Stoke this coming Saturday, to mark the second anniversary of its formation. The Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG), which specialises in rescuing and re-homing greyhounds and lurchers, is the nominated charity for two Pets At Home stores in Bristol and its members are regularly seen collecting
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Soroptimist International (SI) of Bristol is staging a Fashion Show on Monday 7th March at the Hilton Hotel, Bradley Stoke, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. With new season’s fashions from Phase Eight and supported by the House of Colour and Bespoke Finery, stalls selling fashion-related items and a raffle for the charity, the evening will celebrate the eve
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Is anyone else having as much of a problem getting an appointment at Bradley Stoke Surgery as me? Just rang for 20 mins – engaged whole time – to be told they’re fully booked for the day. Receptionist tells me they have a queue coming out of the door. It’s always the same every time I call now – if
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BBC Bristol reports that South Gloucestershire Council has confirmed that it will cease funding for speed cameras in the district from April. The Council currently contributes £144,842 funding to the West of England Road Safety Partnership, which in turn funds Safecam, the body that operates road safety cameras on its behalf. A Council spokesman is quoted as saying: “The council
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