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Police target inconsiderate parking at Meadowbrook Primary School

Bradley Stoke Police have introduced a ‘Three Strikes’ scheme to combat inconsiderate parking around the town’s Meadowbrook Primary School in Three Brooks Lane. The move comes after the problem was agreed as a priority issue at the Safer & Stronger Community Group meeting on 30th September. Neighbours of the school told the meeting that parents/carers dropping children off at the school

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Sickness bug closes Baileys Court Primary School

Bradley Stoke’s Baileys Court Primary School has been closed today after being hit by a sickness bug. A message placed on the school’s website yesterday (Thursday) states that the closure is being made to “[contain a] widespread sickness bug amongst the children … and avoid further infection.” A spokesperson at South Gloucestershire Council told The Journal that representatives of the

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Council stages gypsy and traveller sites consultation exhibition at Leisure Centre

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) is today (Tuesday) staging an exhibition in Bradley Stoke about proposed plans for the provision of gypsy and traveller sites in the district. Independent consultants have determined that there is a need for an additional 53 permanent residental pitches and 25 transient pitches in South Gloucestershire. The government believes that there is an urgent need to

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Manor Farm residents call Neighbourhood Watch meeting to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

Residents of Manor Farm Crescent and neighbouring streets, concerned about an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour in the area, have called a meeting to consider the formation of a Neighbourhood Watch group. The move follows a “walk through” meeting held last month at which local police and representatives of South Gloucestershire Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team discussed residents’ concerns and

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Council proposes Toucan crossing conversions

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has announced plans to replace Pelican crossings on Bradley Stoke Way and Savages Wood Road with “Toucan” alternatives. Notices displayed at the two crossings state that the proposals are being made after “consultation with the chief officer of police”. Maps and statements of reasons will be available on the SGC website and at Bradley Stoke Library.

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This weekend in Bradley Stoke

Friday (31st October) sees a performance of “Spoonface Steinberg” at Bradley Stoke Community School (7pm start). The event is intended to raise the profile of the performing arts within Bradley Stoke, an aim of the school since it was designated a Performing Arts and Languages College in September 2008. The play is suitable for children over 10 years of age.

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