South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) will be giving Patchway residents a chance to comment on the future of Filton Airfield at a public exhibition on Tuesday 11th October, from 3pm to 7:30pm. The exhibition will summarise the feedback received in response to the Council’s Position Statement that was published in June, after BAE Systems had announced its intention to close the
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Bright Sparks Pre-School rated “good” by Ofsted
A pre-school in Patchway has been rated “good” by an Ofsted inspector, who visited the ‘early years’ care provider earlier this month. Bright Sparks Pre-School, run by a non-profit limited company and based in new purpose-built premises on the site of Stoke Lodge Primary School, has a capacity for 71 children under eight years old. There are currently 220 children
Continue readingPolice seize cannabis plants in Bradley Road raid
Police have seized 46 cannabis plants during a raid on a property in Bradley Road, Patchway, reports the Bristol Evening Post. The raid was one of ten carried out so far this week as part of an operation running across the force area to target and disrupt the organised cultivation of the drug. Police say they have so far seized
Continue readingNew library showcases facilities at open day
The new Patchway Library within the Severnvale Locality Hub in Rodaway Road, Patchway, showcased its impressive facilities to the local community last Tuesday (20th September). Members of the public and representatives of local organistaions were treated to refreshments, while staff were on hand to increase awareness of the full range of services available at the bright and modern new library,
Continue readingPolice appeal after boy assaulted in Coniston Road
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 15-year-old boy was assaulted in Coniston Road, Patchway. The incident occurred on Thursday 15th September 2011 at around 9pm. As the victim walked past the green area opposite the Parade Shopping Centre, he was approached by three males. The first male dressed in a pair of grey jogging bottoms and a
Continue readingClosure rumours “causing upset” at sheltered housing schemes
Rumours of the possible closure of two sheltered housing schemes for the elderly in Patchway are causing upset amongst residents, say Town Councillors. The two schemes, both located on Coniston Road, are run by Merlin Housing Society and currently provide a total of 40 accommodation units for people over the age of 50. Langdale Court, near Patchway Roundabout, has six
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