A local resident has started an online petition to have the temporary one-way traffic lights at Parkway railway bridge removed with immediate effect, but knowledgeable sources have told the Journal that council officers have recently recommended extending the controversial scheme for a further 12 months.
Continue readingMonth: May 2021
Supermarket, hotel & drive-through scheme recommended for approval
Officers at South Glos Council have recommended approval of a planning application for a new mixed-use development on vacant land to the rear of Sainsbury’s in Stoke Gifford. The application has been submitted by property developers Baylis Estates Ltd, joint owners of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway,
Continue readingNorth Road street trader licence application recommended for refusal
An application for street trading consent relating to the siting of a trailer selling fast food in a parking bay on North Road, Stoke Gifford is to be considered by a South Gloucestershire Council licensing sub-committee tomorrow (Tuesday 18th May 2021).
Continue readingLockdown easing allows OSR Scouts to complete expedition
The easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions from late March has allowed four Stoke Gifford Scouts to finally complete an expedition to satisfy one of the requirements of the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. The exercise followed weeks of planning and organising conducted via the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
Continue readingPopular post office now under new management
The post office in Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford is now under new management. A small celebration on Thursday 15th April marked the takeover of the popular facility by members of the Azad family, who have many years of experience within the Post Office business.
Continue readingChildren return to school with “amazing attitude”
The children at Little Stoke Primary School have enjoyed a successful return following the reopening to all pupils on 8th March. Staff at the school have been impressed by the learning that took place during lockdown and the amazing attitude with which the children have returned to school.
Continue reading1st Little Stoke Scouts use Covid downtime to improve headquarters
During the enforced closure due to the third Covid-19 lockdown, the 1st Little Stoke Scout Group has made significant improvements to its headquarters adjacent to the children’s play area in Little Stoke Park. In the summer holidays, Mad Science are going to be using the building for summer science camps.
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