A public exhibition being held today and tomorrow (Friday & Saturday 24th/25th October) at The Mall in Cribbs Causeway will invite feedback on proposals for new retail space and community facilities at the out-of-town shopping centre.

The planned investment is intended to create a new heart for the emerging Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood, where 8,000 new homes are expected to be built by 2027.

Plans of the area and visuals of the potential development will be on display around the central stairway by the restaurants on the upper level of The Mall and staff will be on hand to answer questions.

The proposed scheme includes include new retail, leisure and restaurant space. A large new public space is also planned, which will allow The Mall to develop its events programme with community activities, markets and performances.  Improvements to public transport facilities, cycle and pedestrian routes are also included in the scheme.

Philip Vaughan of M&G Real Estate, part owner of The Mall, said:

“We really hope to see lots of people on 24th and 25th October when we can show the local community and our valued customers an exciting vision for the future of their area. In particular, we want to invite ideas for the outdoor event space we’re seeking to create – to be able to shape that space to meet the needs of the community it is intended for.”

The exhibition will be open at the following times:

• Friday 24th October, 12pm to 6pm
• Saturday 25th October, 11am to 4pm

Related link: Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood (The Journal)

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South Gloucestershire Council has teamed up with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) to host a job fair and advice day in Patchway.

The event takes place on Friday 31st October at the Patchway Community Centre on Rodway Road, from 10am to 2pm. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for jobseekers to meet with a variety of employers and talk face to face about vacancies, apprenticeships, and other upcoming employment opportunities.

A wide variety of organisations from South Gloucestershire will be represented at the event, offering a range of full and part-time, temporary and permanent vacancies. There will also be useful advice and information on offer for job seekers, including tips for effective CV writing and guidance on accessing training.

Community Engagement Officer George Kousouros said:

“Come along to our job fair in Patchway and hear about all of the great opportunities that are available in the area. We understand how challenging it can be for unemployed people to enter the world of work, so we are doing all we can to support them.”

“As well as being able to speak directly to local businesses about the vacancies they currently have on offer, there will also be experts on hand to give out advice on a range of useful job finding activities.”

Confirmed attendees include representatives from South Gloucestershire Council, DWP, NBT Extra, Total Security Services, Premier Inn and many more.

For more information visit www.southglos.gov.uk/jobs-and- careers

Related links:

• Jobs in Patchway (The Journal)
• North Bristol Jobs on Twitter (North Bristol Press)

Source: Press release from South Gloucestershire Council

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Residents of Charlton Hayes are invited to a community BBQ and fun day on Saturday (18th October), organised by the community development worker and resident volunteers.

The fun day, which runs from 12pm to 2.30pm, will be a celebration of autumn and will also give residents the opportunity to learn about safety on a building site (construction industry mascot Ivor Goodsite will be in attendance to run quizzes and offer prizes).

The event will take place on The Temporary Green in the Long Leaze part of the development (off Wood Street). Thankfully, there is now access from the David Wilson, Barratt and Bellway parts of the development via Chessel Drive, so residents from those areas can walk to the green!

There will be loads of fun stuff for all the family, such as an assault course, bouncy castle, graffiti workshop, face painting and juggling circus fun, as well as feedback on the recent Charlton Hayes community consultation and information about the upcoming residents’ forum.

The event will also offer residents the chance to meet their local police officers and find out about setting up a neighbourhood watch.

There will also be information about healthy living and the new Dreamscheme project.

And don’t forget the free BBQ with great food – the event will be weather proof under a huge marquee, so it will be going ahead whatever the weather.

Winsome Barrett-Muir, community development worker, said:

“Charlton Hayes is growing rapidly and we’re almost up 700 occupied homes. This event has been organised in response to residents’ feedback in the recent consultation. It’s an opportunity for all residents to get together, and what better way than around a BBQ? On a more serious note, we want to prevent accidents happening on the development while more houses are being built and so we would like everyone to meet Ivor Goodsite!”

Related link: Charlton Hayes (The Journal)

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