THE WEEK IN East & North East Somerset FREE Issue 503 6th December 2017 Read by over 40,000 people each week NatWest branches in Keynsham and to close NatWest branches in shutdown announced last do their banking online or they used to be. Keynsham and Hanham are week. over the phone, which The branch in Keynsham among those that are to The bank says more and means some branches are High Street will close on 4th close as part of a big more people are choosing to being used a lot less than June next year. Customers

are advised that the nearest branch is on the Wells Road in Knowle (3.3 miles away). The Hanham High Street branch will close on 28th June. The nearest branch is in Regent Street in Kingswood,1.4 miles away. Other branches in the wider area that are closing next summer include Winterbourne, , the branch at the University of the West of , Chew Magna and Blackboy Hill in Bristol. 2 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Spotlight on crime concerns at packed public meeting in Keynsham Avon & Somerset Police now under review and that businesses like Subway and has lost 22% of its front- she was lobbying for the the town council’s TimeOut line officers in the last 10 return of locally based centre were having to years due to funding cuts. neighbourhood teams. employ independent Inspector Susan Treeweek Beat manager James Evans security companies, but also told residents at last week’s reported on the latest crime acknowledged that James Keynsham Area Forum that figures for the area which Evans’ beat covered an the police had finite were consistent or lower extensive area all around resources and that than 12-months ago, with Keynsham and there was expectations placed on her the notable exception of only him and a part-time officers were huge. criminal damage. Regarding PCSO to cover it. Between 70 and 80 people the recent damage at the He urged everyone present attended the event at the Memorial Park bandstand to write to their MP. Cuts Space, more than twice the and incidents in Market had and are affecting local regular attendance at such Walk, groups from councils as well as the events, and the police and police, and he said: The bandstand inspector attended the Knowle had been identified “Parliament is the only meeting to answer local as the main protagonists. place which can make a between street pastors and Around 20 of those present concerns about the recent He also said that recently difference and your MP street marshals. She also at The Space last week spike in anti-social they had been deploying needs to know how explained that for the police expressed a willingness to behaviour in the area. plain clothes patrols in constituents feel.” to respond more effectively, be involved and Dr Scott is The inspector also said that addition to the police As we reported in Issue 501, they need more evidence asking other residents who four response officers and a presence, not just to catch Keynsham Town Council is from the public and she want to be involved to email car had been reallocated to culprits but to engage with also looking respond to the invited residents and her at: Bath to cover the wider some of the youths. current situation locally and community groups to join in townclerk@keynsham- area, but that this, and Forum Chair of the forum town clerk Dr Cheryl Scott a coordinated response. tc.gov.uk similar relocations in other Alan Hale said it was a explained they were looking parts of the district, were slippery slope where local at a system somewhere

Also in this week’s issue

Go ahead for Kings Chase redevelopment . . . page 6

Hanham Fair success . . . page 12

Emersons Green fly tipper prosecuted . . . page 17

Police launch drink- drive campaign . . . page 12

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 3 Cyclists v pedestrians Conflict between walkers officer Nessa Jarman said And the police who were at and cyclists using the the problem of cyclists and the meeting said education Bristol to Bath Railway pedestrians had been raised was needed on both sides as Path was highlighted at at meetings in other parts of people sometimes walk up the community engage- South . She to six abreast on the path ment forum in said she would talk to the and dogs are sometimes off Common last week. council’s cycling depart- the lead. A local elderly resident who ment about raising They urged people to report walks the path said he was awareness of the need for any problems so they can fed up with cyclists respect on the Railway Path. see if there are any hotspots. whizzing past without ringing a bell, and that when Staple Hill he says anything he gets abuse from them. Carols in Page Park Community engagement There will be carols around the clock tower in Page Park on Saturday 16th December from 2pm to 3pm. This will be the official opening of the clock tower after THE WEEK IN a major restoration project, and it is hoped the bells will be up and running. Barrs Court, , , The Salvation Army band will be providing the music , Compton Dando, with a performance by the children of The Tynings Corston, Downend, Emersons School. Green, , Hanham, Hillfields, Keynsham, Kingswood, Longwell Green, , Keep in touch, let us know what Marksbury, North Common, , , Saltford, you think, send us your news Staple Hill, , St George, www.facebook.com/theweekin , Whitchurch, Wick, . 16,000 copies are distributed through retail outlets, libraries, pubs, community centres each week. Verified pick-up rate of 97%. Publisher Keynsham & Saltford Times Ltd, 8 Temple Court, Keynsham. BS31 1HA 0117 986 0381 www.theweekin.co.uk ISSN: 2052-9767

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4 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Willsbridge Neighbours win permission to build a total of six homes Controversial plans for six No 96, a period property, the mini-roundabout in new houses to be built at already had outline planning Willsbridge which they say neighbouring properties permission for two houses is extremely busy at all on Bath Road with a new but with a separate access. times, but especially during shared driveway have The shared access involves morning and evening rush been approved by South removing a section of the hour. Gloucestershire coun- high boundary wall. They say a four-car incident cillors. Residents living nearby on 20th November outside The council’s Development raised concerns that the the application site Control Committee last historical layout and reinforces their point that Thursday gave permission importance of the area this part of Bath Road is for the two houses at No 96 would be impacted by a dangerous. and four at No 98. The mini-estate of six houses Bitton Parish Council highways officers’ opinion Kenilworth Drive. house currently at No 98 totalling 26 bedrooms, and strongly opposed both about the access. She added that existing will be demolished. had grave concerns about applications. Cllr Erica She said it was a “dangerous traffic will soon be The applicant for No 96 was the effect on road safety and Williams said the proposals position” close to the exacerbated by the new Mr & Mrs J Langdon and parking. for No 98 were “backland junction of the A431 and the development at Somerdale for No 98 the trustees acting The access road will bring development at its worst” A4175 and the road in Keynsham and the new on behalf of Madeleine residents out onto the Bath and that parish councillors opposite, not to mention the housing estate being built at Michallat-Cox. Road into the feeder lane to disagreed with South Glos petrol station and Bitton.

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 5 Kingswood Kings Chase Shopping Centre redevelopment gets green light Kingswood town centre will get a vital boost with the granting of planning permission for a comprehensive redevelop- ment of the Kings Chase Shopping Centre. The outdated car park will be demolished and a replacement car park over four levels for more than 300 cars built. The approved plans include more retail space for shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as the possibility of management of the centre last given the green light. installing a gym on the site. year. Kings Chase councillor Throughout my years as MP I The development will be Kim Scudamore said the have met with many predominantly on the existing scheme would significantly constituents who have raised development footprint. The improve the appearance of their concerns about the new car park will be built the area and would provide a appearance of the existing car over the existing ground level car park more suitable for the park. car parking off Kimberley size of modern cars. He also “These proposals also Road and some local welcomed the new pedestrian welcome a number of new residents had raised concern crossings on Gilbert Road retail opportunities for local about potential overlooking and Kimberley Road that will residents to enjoy and will and loss of light. However, be provided. enable a range of new planning officers said views Committee member Linda companies and businesses to in and out of the parking Boon asked what would settle in the area, thereby decks would be restricted by happen to car parking spaces bringing with them new jobs screening materials. during redevelopment work and employment oppor- Coun- and was assured that it would tunities for local residents. cil’s Development Control be carefully managed by the This is an aspect of the East Committee last Thurs- developers. proposals which I day unanimously voted to This week Kingswood MP wholeheartedly support, and I approve the planning appli- Chris Skidmore said: “I am look forward to seeing the cation from Steamrock delighted to see that the works get under way as Capital, who took over the proposals have now been quickly as possible.”

See Santa at Waitrose In our report of the Keynsham & District Lions Club sleigh schedule last week, we inadvertently missed out that Santa and his helpers will be Keep in touch, let us know what collecting at Waitrose in you think, send us your news Keynsham on Monday 18th www.facebook.com/theweekin December. Sorry Santa!

6 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Kingswood Town poorly served by public transport facilities Concerns were raised public transport infra- Development Control time information. There is a during the consultation on structure in the town Committee meeting last general information board the Kings Chase centre. Thursday, Bus Users UK for the town centre outside redevelopment about poor And addressing the director David Redgewell the precinct. welcomed the urban Mr Redgewell said more regeneration but said the than 51% of people come to South Glos Council’s Kingswood town centre by transport framework for the public transport but public area was “one of the worst transport facilities are poor. in the country”. He highlighted that most During the meeting, shelters need updating as committee member Michael they don’t keep people Bell also expressed concern warm and dry. He also that the bus stop opposite pointed out the lack of a the Kings Chase centre on shelter at the taxi rank. Regent Street (pictured left) He said he would also be “which must be one of the raising his concerns at the busiest in South next meeting of the local David Redgewell Gloucestershire” has no real Public Transport Forum.

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 7 8 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Longwell Green Aldi’s bid to change delivery hours Retailer Aldi says it wants to change delivery hours at its store on Bath Road in Longwell Green to meet consumer demand. An application has been lodged with South Gloucestershire Council to extend the delivery hours on Sundays and bank holidays (currently 8am to 8pm) to 7am to 10pm, bringing them into line with the same hours for the rest of the week. From left, Chris Wyrill, Christine Price, Alison Jordan, John Gibbs & Scott Janes Aldi says an up-to-date noise assessment found the proposed extension to permitted delivery hours will not Longwell Green give rise to any significant impact in terms of noise for people living nearby. The deadline for comments to South Gloucestershire Council is Tuesday 12th December. The reference Warm reception number is PK17/5070/RVC. for councillor A local councillor has gave all hers to the football club based at the given Longwell Green community centre. community centre were Community Centre £3,000 Cllr Price paid a visit to the there to thank her for her to replace two cookers in centre in Shellards Road last award. the kitchen. month to see how Alison said: “Christine was Each councillor on South refurbishment works were delighted to see our new Gloucestershire Council is going, and to see the new lease of life to the room that given a sum of money to Green Café which will be was previously the coffee allocate to local community opening in the new year. lounge and to see all the projects and services. Centre and events manager good work taking place, This financial year their Alison Jordan, trustee Chris with the community centre, budget is £3,000 and Wyrill, food and beverage providing an important Christine Price, who manager Scott Janes, and space for many organisa- represents Longwell Green, John Gibbs from the tions and groups.”

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The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 9 LETTERS Suggested car park is ‘Thank you’ from continue to be squeezed, it seems be a proportion of the costs associated strange that something so important and with B&NES Council maintaining the in the Green Belt Meningitis Now on which many will feel strongly about, entire building? And what expertise and Dear Sir Dear Stephen should have been positioned right at the experience does the town council have With reference to the letter in Issue 502 I am writing to say a huge thank you on back of the questionnaire. None of those to manage a property, grant tenancies concerning car parking in Warmley. behalf of Meningitis Now for your kind I have spoken to about this survey have and licences, the legal work, bill and The area of land referred to, that in front and generous support for our work and completed it. They remember it being collect rents, manage tenant accounts – of the Scout Hut in Warmley Forest the raising of £100 through your adverts delivered, gave it a cursory glance and or would they need to employ another Park, is in the Green Belt and is in the 500th edition of The Week In. put it aside for later. person to do this or outsource to outside therefore fully protected by Green Belt As a charity that receives no But if you wade through the long and managers or surveyors. legislation. The use of any Green Belt government funding, we rely on the very detailed survey, you will see that What figures and appraisals have been land for car parking would be strongly energy, initiative and enthusiasm of our the town council is seeking a mandate undertaken to demonstrate that £10 per resisted. supporters to raise vital funds to deliver from residents to borrow a substantial annum fairly reflects the total costs of The Green Belt in Warmley extends our lifesaving and life-changing work amount of money to acquire part of the this scheme? eastwards from the Railway Path, the and fight back against this devastating old B&NES Council offices at Riverside If these have been plucked out of the air, old LMS railway from the Midlands to disease. in Temple Street, Keynsham. a long lease on this will burden the town Bath Green Park Station, and Leah Wynn The plan? To continue to use this for council, or rather the residents on whose northwards from the A420. Community Fundraising Team, their existing offices but also a museum, shoulders these costs will fall, for Parking for leisure users of the area is in Meningitis Now a market, an exhibition space, wedding potentially decades. the public car park in Station Close. At venue, tourist office and a hub for start- There is still time to complete the survey present, this car park seems to be used Council hiding rates up businesses. which closes at the end of December. for all-day parking, but I believe that So where is the income coming from to A concerned Keynsham resident South Gloucestershire Council are rise at back of survey pay for this borrowed money? Well you reviewing this situation with a view to Dear Sir – through the increase in the precept (the Why not catch an regulating parking time and enabling the Keynsham Town Council recently sent part of your rates bill that goes to fund car park to be used for its original out a Neighbourhood Development Plan the town council). So when we already earlier bus? intention. Community Consultation to every have the highest rates bill in the county, Dear Sir Geoff Ayers household in Keynsham to gauge this would rise even higher. If, as Martin Curtis suggests, people are residents’ views on a wide range of Usually with such an investment you concerned about time delays in Roundabouts, not subjects, including housing, parking and would expect a reasonable quality Keynsham caused by the lights coming transport. occupier to pay rent that would provide up Bath Hill, could they not catch an traffic lights However, on the last couple of pages, income to pay back the interest and earlier bus if time is that tight, and if Dear Editor hidden at the very end of the survey, lies capital borrowed. Instead, the town they happen to catch the earliest Re your story in the last issue about the a question many readers would feel clerk assures us that this will only cost available bus, then I cannot see the Chocolate Quarter entrance and Avon strongly about – if they had bothered to us £10 per annum if you live in a Band lights being a problem at that time of Mill Lane access, you do not need to be wade through to the end of the D house and no more than £20 for the day. a rocket scientist to realise that document without losing interest. It highest rated property. I sometimes get the bus from Keynsham roundabouts would be far better than a would be worth everybody taking time But presumably they will need to to , which takes rather series of traffic lights. to do so as, if ignored except by those employ additional staff to run these very a long time going through local villages, Far better to spend a bit of time getting with a vested interest, this would give hands-on enterprises? And obviously but I would not be so selfish as to expect it right in the first place! the town council the mandate they seek money will be needed to put the it to go direct just for my convenience. The people of Keynsham deserve better to increase your rates bill. property into lettable condition? And Name and address withheld than this. At a time when council services are when a property is vacant they will bear Mike Clapp, Keynsham Road being cut back and individuals’ budgets the outgoings. No doubt there will also

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10 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 LETTERS A dangerous to help us next summer (2018). Do you on Facebook - go to @ccllbristol team at the South Bristol Processing remember the Chernobyl disaster back Thank you for thinking about helping us Centre at Christ the Servant Church in precedent in April 1986? The population of to help these children. Stockwood would like to send a very Dear Stephen Belarus can never forget. Andy March heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone The attempt by B&NES Council to They will be forever affected by the Chairman, CCLL (Bristol) who donated shoeboxes and or came transfer local libraries to community legacy of the world’s worst nuclear along to help check each of them during groups sets a dangerous precedent disaster – the radioactive fallout was Library now like a the processing from 20th to 24th peculiar to B&NES. nearly 400 times greater than the bombs November. Outside of Bath, within B&NES there dropped in 1945 on Hiroshima & ‘ghost town’ Our final number is a fantastic 6,244 are parish and town councils who will Nagasaki combined. The World Health Dear Sir gift-filled shoeboxes which are now on consider that they should take on this Organisation has classified 500,000 of I have just picked up my copy of The their way to Romania for children who expense out of their precept. Effectively the children in Belarus as being ‘at risk’ Week In and have been completely will really appreciate the love and gifts the cost is localised to the town or - or put another way - only 6% of the dumbfounded by the South which each box contains. parish. Something I notice is happening children are considered healthy! Gloucestershire Council Conservative Many thanks also to those who came with an increasing number of services in The Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline Executive Member Heather Goddard along on Saturday 2nd December to the authorities around B&NES. charity was established by Victor Mizzi saying that the new Open Access (self- help load the lorry with 588 cartons. However, for Bath there is no council. OBE in 1992. Building on his example, service) libraries are working well. Pat Alexander, Media relations So if community groups do not take up we are bringing a group of 16 children Has she bothered to visit the local coordinator the expense, either B&NES decides to from the Osipovichi district of Belarus libraries? Mary Leader, church relations carry on with expense, which we all next summer for a month’s respite I have been a user of Staple Hill Library volunteer share, or they close. Outside of Bath I break. for over 30 years and from being an active, well-used facility, attendance on can't see many parish or town councils Could you share your home with two Keep up the good letting them close. 11-year-old children for two weeks from the so-called ‘non-staffed days’ has Surely the time has come, if libraries Sunday 22nd July to Sunday 5th visibly fallen. Friday in particular was work! previously a very busy day with all the and other services are to be transferred August? There is a comprehensive Dear Stephen computers in use, books being taken out from B&NES to the communities, it network of support for host families – I would like to endorse the review of and returned and the staff assisting users should be ALL the libraries. The locals you would not be on your own. The your recently published book, 'Week In etc. Not any more. Wednesdays and can decide if they wish to keep them children will take part in lots of planned Week out', featured in Issue 502. The Fridays are like visiting a ghost town going. Similarly, Bath which has the activities that we have organised on their book is a fascinating overview of local with very few users on the computers lowest council tax rates in B&NES, behalf. These range from sports to the and national news of the last 10 years and nobody reading books. It is obvious could add the library expense to the arts, from local visits to coach trips to and a very valuable social and historical that the public do not like libraries with money they collect for the Mayor of the sea or countryside. There will be two resource. no staff and are voting with their feet. Bath, if no community group takes on interpreters with the group and they are As editor in chief and proprietor of The I am looking forward to seeing the the work. on hand around the clock should there Week In, you continue to provide an attendance figures comparing staffed Any transfer of expense from B&NES be any language difficulties, or for informative publication that truly serves and non-staffed days. needs to be fair to all in B&NES. general advice and assistance. the local community both in terms of Mr S Ferguson Reg Williams, Saltford If you think that you can help us to help reporting journalism and through your these most unfortunate children, please letters pages, social and political Could you make a call me, Andy March, on 07812 159942, Operation Christmas discourse. visit our website at Child Shoebox Moreover, you always remain fiercely difference to the life www.ccll.org.uk/bristol to find out independent, as demonstrated through of a Chernobyl child? more, and visit the gallery so that you campaign your very enjoyable editorial columns. can see all the fun and activities from Dear Stephen Dear Stephen Keep up the great work! previous summers. You can also find us We are appealing for two host families The whole Operation Christmas Child Simon Hazelwood

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 11 Hanham Christmas fair’s switch to Saturday is a success Hanham High Street was Community Partnership closed on Saturday decided to switch the event to afternoon for the annual the Saturday to cater more for Christmas Fair, which families. coincides with Small It proved a huge success. The Business Saturday. road was packed and there Traditionally the event has were numerous street stalls. been held in the High Street MP Chris Skidmore’s office on the first Friday evening of was turned into Santa’s December but this year the Grotto, with families queuing Hanham Business & out the door.

Three-year-old Maya meets Santa

At nearby Hanham Methodist He added: “A big thank you Somerset Police, the PCSOs, Church there were craft to a number of people that Chris Skidmore MP for the activities for children, as well made it happen - John Bull use of his office and all his as a Christmas tree festival and the committee, all the staff for the Christmas grotto, with trees decorated by stewards, Matt from Wood’s Tollgate Hire for the use of groups associated with the Cycles, South Gloucester- their vehicle, Rod from church. Bernard Jackson, shire Council and councillors Engravatec for all the signs chairman of the partnership, Heather & John Goddard, and not forgetting Father thanked traders and everyone PCs Andy Cox and Lee Christmas who worked so Bernard Jackson in their community. Humphreys from Avon & hard.”

Hanham Crossword New leaders ACROSS DOWN required 1. Civil (6) 1. Package (6) The 24th Kingswood (1st 4. Anxiety disorder (6) 2. Rubbish (6) Hanham) Christ Church 8. Riposte (6) 3. Small tower (6) Scout Group, based in the 10. Hypnotic state (6) 5. Until this time (6) church hall at Christ 11. Indian monetary 6. Knocked (6) Church in Hanham, are unit (5) desperately looking for 7. Meeting schedule (6) 12. Cricket team (6) new volunteer leaders. 9. Melody (4) 14. Be present (6) The group started in 1910 16. Ceremony (4) 10. Rip (4) and are proud still to have 17. Highway (4) 13. Call on (5) the ‘1st Hanham’ in their title. There are currently 19. Unwell (4) 15. Stories (5) around 80 boys and girls in 22. Affirm (4) 18. Medical centre (6) the group. 26. Elementary 19. Arachnid (6) Volunteers willing to take particle (6) 20. Breed of dog (6) on the role of leaders in 27. Halve (6) 21. Leg joint (4) either the Cub or Scout 28. Social outcast (5) 22. Assist (4) sections are welcome. 29. Plant Support and training are 23. Aggressive woman (6) protuberance (6) provided. 24. Minder (anag.) (6) 30. List of rates (6) For more information email 31. Vocation (6) 25. Smother (6) rich.sheppard@blueyonder. 32. Stroke (6) co.uk or phone 07802 575 023.

12 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Editor Stephen Rodgers taking delivery of Issue 500

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 13 Longwell Green Bid to improve traffic flow in busy retail area Motorists in Longwell Gloucestershire Council to Retail Park (where M&S is), Green will be familiar with monitor the traffic to see if meaning traffic approaching the long queues that can any changes can be the park from the big form on the approaches to introduced to the road layout roundabout has to go up to the big roundabout at to improve the flow of traffic. the smaller roundabout by Marsham Way near Asda. Parish council chair Ron Currys PC World and then Now Oldland Parish Council Hardie says one suggestion is come back down and turn left has asked highways traffic to consider banning right into the retail park. experts at South turns into the Gallagher

Saltford Primary judged ‘Outstanding’ by church schools’ inspector Staff, pupils and governors at bution to the Christian unity”, and the report says Saltford C of E Primary character of the school and to this vision is successfully School are celebrating their the high level of spiritual, lived out. Core values of ‘Outstanding’ grade awarded moral, social and cultural kindness, respect and honesty by a church schools’ development of pupils. They permeate the work of the inspector following a visit are excited and challenged by school. last month. religious education. The school is part of the The Statutory Inspection of “Distinctively Christian Wellsway Multi Academy Anglican and Methodist vision and values are deeply Trust. Headteacher Dawn Schools (SIAMS) Report embedded in the life of the Elliott said: “As a school says the partnership with the school and have a marked community, we are delighted local church (St Mary’s) and impact on the excellent with the outcome of this the support it provides have a behaviour, attitudes, well- SIAMS inspection and have significant impact on the being and achievements of noted with pleasure the fact Christian character of the pupils.” that the report celebrates our school and the wellbeing of The school’s vision is “A school’s distinctive ethos, pupils. vibrant, caring and supportive vision and values, which have It says: “Religious education church school, inspiring and been central to our continued makes a substantial contri- serving the whole comm- success.”

14 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 New legislation to tackle anti- social behaviour in South Glos A new tool is now available would work with regards to how these could be determine if the negative in South Glos in the fight persistent dog fouling by a addressed. impact on gypsies and against anti-social beha- dog minding company. Cllr Reade also asked Cllr travellers is justified and viour of all types. She said: “A PSPO for dog Goddard about PSPOs in proportionate.” Public Space Protection fouling would require all dog relation to repeated unlawful She continued: “A PSPO Orders allow councils to walkers to clear up after their encampments on South Glos could be used to address control activities which have dogs, not just commercial dog or parish council owned land, repeated encroachment on a detrimental impact on the walkers. A PSPO could be and about repeated common hand, however if use and enjoyment of public used to restrict how many encroachment on common only one individual is spaces, such as dog fouling dogs are exercised at any time land. concerned, there may be more and street drinking. if this becomes a problem in She said: “If the council were appropriate ways of dealing Heather Goddard, Cabinet specific areas.” to make a PSPO prohibiting with that individual, for Heather Goddard member for Communities & She added that there are caravans or camping on SGC example, by use of a Tourism, attended the existing powers available to or parish owned land, the Community Protection Order, demonstrate that the activity council’s Scrutiny Com- dog wardens under which persons most likely to be rather than imposing meets the statutory tests of mission last week to answer they can take action against targeted by this would be restrictions on all users of the having a detrimental effect, questions about PSPOs which individual professional dog gypsies and travellers, and common.” being persistent and she recently decided the walkers, and if Cllr Reade such a PSPO would have a She said that a member of the unreasonable”. authority would adopt. had information on specific disproportionate impact on public can request a PSPO Cllr Goddard said there are She was asked by Boyd walkers who don’t clear up, this protected group. A full “but this would only be powers in place to enforce the Valley councillor Steve she would encourage him to equalities impact assessment progressed if there is orders (a fixed penalty notice Reade how the legislation contact the dog warden to see would be required to sufficient evidence to of £100 or prosecution).

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 15 16 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Emersons Green Man prosecuted for waste offences A Hertfordshire man has which was found to be the been ordered to pay almost home of Brinkley’s estranged £1,900 after admitting fly- family. Local residents tipping and other waste- reported seeing a tipper truck related offences in often parked outside the Emersons Green. address full of waste. Johnny Brinkley, 25, of Brinkley was interviewed by Barley Mow Lane, St Albans, the council’s envirocrime was prosecuted by South officers and admitted fly- Gloucestershire Council’s tipping, transporting waste environmental protection without a licence and duty of team after around a dozen care offences relating to the separate loads of fly-tipped waste found at Howsmoor Howsmoor Lane waste were found in Lane. He claimed he was Howsmoor Lane between using his truck for his four charges; one for fly- Communities and Tourism advised to only give their December 2016 and May labouring business, but tipping, two for duty of care Heather Goddard said: “Fly- rubbish to an Environment 2017. admitted not having waste offences, and one for tipping is an issue that affects Agency registered waste The fly-tips often completely transfer notes to cover any transporting waste without a our communities and local carrier. blocked the lane, which is waste he transported. registered waste carrier’s environment and this activity Unwanted goods and used by dog walkers, cyclists He also claimed that although licence. will not be tolerated in South household or garden waste and pedestrians, as well as the green waste with the He was handed a £500 fine, Gloucestershire. can all be disposed of at no vehicles. white door was indeed on his plus costs of £1,347.50 and a “Waste crime puts the cost via the council’s Sort It The court heard that in tipper truck, he had allowed £50 victim surcharge. environment at risk and centres. December, a number of black an unnamed person to take it The case was heard at Bristol anyone found to be fly- Residents who see illegal fly- bin bags containing house- from his truck without Magistrates’ Court on 22nd tipping in South Glou- tipping are encouraged to hold waste were discovered ensuring that it would be November. cestershire will be prose- report it by going to and evidence inside was disposed of properly. South Gloucestershire Coun- cuted.” www.southglos.gov.uk/fly traced to a nearby address Brinkley pleaded guilty to cil’s Executive Member for Residents and businesses are tipping

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 17 Play puts the spotlight on dementia A nationally acclaimed issues which the play has insight and humour the play entitled 'Don't Leave raised in their mind. impact of early-onset Me Now' is being brought 'Don't Leave Me Now' is dementia on family life. to Keynsham to help the endorsed by all major Brian Daniels is an local Dementia Action dementia charities including established and award- Alliance bring a better Dementia UK, The winning playwright and understanding of demen- Alzheimer’s Society, theatre practitioner with tia and how it affects Dementia Pathfinders, many plays to his name. families and those living Cruse Bereavement Care Following the discussion at with the condition to the and Hospice UK. With a each performance, Kathryn local community. cast of six, the performance Smith, from FDC Law The play will be performed is a read play, and in the (High Street, Keynsham) twice on 10th January at hands of professional actors will give a briefing and Keynsham Baptist Church - all of the emotion, anger, advice to the audience about at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. frustration and challenges of Power of Attorney. After the 75-minute dementia come to the There is no admission cost, performance there will be a surface throughout. all are welcome, and free question-and-answer dis- Written by Brian Daniels tea, coffee and biscuits will cussion so that the audience and inspired by two real be available from 2pm and can explore any points or stories, it explores with 7pm.

18 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Kingswood Pupils help brighten up park for Christmas Every December the Friends of Kingswood Park invite people to leave a Santa in the park to brighten it up over winter. And last Friday the children from Beacon Rise Primary School were the first to deliver their contributions. Accompanied by teachers and parents, the youngsters marched up to the park from their school in Hanham Road, proudly clutching the Santas them, with fences and trees Park know that we cannot they had made in preparation being the favourite places. build Kingswood Park for the first day of Santa in Chair of the Friends of without first building the the Park. Kingswood Park Diane community it serves. Events After gathering in the Thomas said: “We are like Santa in the Park that amphitheatre to show them expecting other primary bring together people of all off, the children ran off to all schools in Kingswood Park ages to chat and laugh are corners of Kingswood Park to over the next few days. slowly and surely strength- find a special place to put “The Friends of Kingswood ening Kingswood.”

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 19 Keynsham Bristol Bringing comfort to relatives Christmas Day of end-of-life care patients at the Canteen The relatives and carers of If you have no plans for afford up to £10 but places patients nearing the end of Christmas Day or don’t will have to be reserved in their lives will be offered a fancy cooking for just one advance by calling in at 20 Comfort Box to help make or two of you, then you Temple Street or by email at their stay in hospital with might want to call in at the templestreetcanteen@gmail loved ones more Temple Street Canteen. .com comfortable. Lyndsey Evans and Lyndsey and Matthews are The boxes, funded by local Matthew Potten who both giving their time for free hospital charity Above & work there have decided to and, in another initiative to Beyond, contain small, open up for a special involve the local comforting items that make Christmas Day lunch. The community, businesses who a big difference when it is café has already gained a wish to sponsor a meal can difficult to leave a loved reputation for its local and do so by donating £10. one’s side. organic food and this will be The additional funding will Items include toiletries, such Sister Sue Coghlan with one of the boxes and no different, with turkey or help make the day even as toothpaste and special chair beef stew on the menu along more special and if there is toothbrush, wet wipes and with ‘roasties’, mince pies any surplus after the event, hand cream; a sleeping who meet every two months difference to patient care and cream. it will be donated to local mask and ear plugs; and tea, to approve grants. Staff have and hospital experience, You can pay what you can charities. coffee and biscuits. also used the funds to with a focus on creating Also included is a leaflet purchase special chairs that welcoming environments, which provides useful convert into a bed for supporting staff training, information about visiting visitors staying overnight. providing the latest hours, arranging an Founded in 1974, Above & equipment and funding overnight stay and where to Beyond is the local charity innovative research. buy food and drink on fundraising for all nine city To support Above & Beyond hospital sites. centre hospitals, many of so it can continue to make a The funds for the Comfort which are specialist centres difference to patients and Box initiative were for the South West region. their loved ones, visit: approved by Above & Each year Above & Beyond http://www.aboveandbeyon Beyond’s board of trustees raises £3m to make a real d.org.uk

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20 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Whitchurch Saltford 40th fete proceeds given Funds raised to keep to groups and charities walkways open for Whitchurch Village Fete another year Committee held a Saltford Community Association has reached its target presentation evening at the of £3,000 to keep local permissive paths open for Royal British Legion in another year. Staunton Lane last month. Permissive paths to the south and west of Saltford were Following the fete's 40th closed in 2013 following the withdrawal of subsidies for birthday on August Bank Holiday Monday, the public access by Defra. committee was able to donate Since then the association has worked with the local cheques totalling £4,500 to 16 Bob & Alma Saunders make farmer and signed a legal agreement allowing access to the presentation to Shaolin local charities and good causes. Wushu Martial Arts 4.5km of these paths but to keep them open SCA needs Attending were the Alzheimer's Picture: Roger Davie Webster to raise £3,000 every year. Without regular donations to Society, St Nicholas' Sunday cover the costs, it is highly likely that they will close and School, Molly Dolly, Whitchurch Cricket Club’s celebrating their 60th wedding be lost for ever as the land will be planted with crops. youth section and the RBL anniversary, were presented Freewheelers Blood Bikes, SCA thanks everyone who has donated to keep these Enchante Baton Twirlers, Great Poppy Appeal. with a bouquet of flowers. The important walkways open for the community. Western Air Ambulance, Cheques were also given to St organisers would welcome There is information on how to donate for the following Natalie White Dance School, John Ambulance, St Peter’s more volunteers to help at the Pegasus Hawking Birds of Hospice, The Littlest Rescue fete next year. year on the website - www.saltfordhall.co.uk/ Prey, 107th Bristol and Barbarians Rugby Club. To find out more email Donation envelopes are also available from Saltford (Whitchurch) Scout Group, And fete volunteers Bob and [email protected] Hall. Shaolin Wushu Martial Arts, Alma Saunders, who were .uk

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 21 Have your say on development proposals Major house building is the council wants to hear December and 3rd to 10th planned for South Bristol people’s ideas about the January at Park on what was historically emerging overall plans for Leisure Centre, Whitchurch Whitchurch Airport, and each site, the landscaping Library and there are public and green areas and Library. consultations planned this especially how the new And members of the project month and next. parkland could be designed team will be on hand to The Mayor of Bristol has to work for the community. discuss the proposals and pledged to deliver 2,000 This will help to inform take feedback tomorrow homes a year, of which 800 what is included in the from 3pm to 7pm at are affordable, by 2020. The planning applications. Hengrove Park Leisure city council has committed Public consultation on both Centre; this Saturday (9th) to bringing forward some of sites starts tomorrow from 10am to 2pm at the these new homes at (Thursday), with the leisure centre and on Hengrove Park and Hartcliffe Campus Saturday 6th January from Hartcliffe Campus, and are consultation running until 2pm to 4pm at the same developing proposals which 10th January and the venue. Also on 6th January will lead to planning Hengrove Park one until they will be at Whitchurch applications for both sites 31st January. Library from 10am to 1pm, next year. Public exhibitions will be and from 11am to 2pm at Over the next few months held from 7th to 20th Hartcliffe Library.

22 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 How to make your Christmas comes neighbourhood safer A campaign is under way to get more people to join Neighbourhood Watch. to Staple Hill Trevor Wilmot, the Neighbourhood Watch administrator Staple Hill was full of for South Gloucestershire and B&NES, attended last festive cheer on Saturday week’s meeting of Oldland Common, Parkwall, with the annual Christmas Willsbridge Mill & Cherry Garden Community on the Hill celebrations Engagement Forum to offer advice to local residents. which this year were in a He said being part of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme different format. really does help to protect you and your property and This was the first year although it has a reputation for being full of “twitchy without a parade but there curtain types”, the reality is completely different. was a variety of activities Neighbourhood Watch is the largest voluntary along the pavements, around the shops and in organisation in the country and you are six times less community buildings likely to be burgled if you are part of a scheme. Some Town crier David Fry declares the celebrations open around the High Street and insurance companies offer discounts if you are a Broad Street. as the UK Garrison made a The afternoon came to an member. Children posed for photos popular return, and the City end in Fountain Square Mr Wilmot highlighted that there are currently a lot of with the authentically of Bristol Pipes and Drums when the community joined doorstep scams and also a big increase in “paddle costumed characters from entertained shoppers, as did together for carols around handle burglaries”, whereby people believe they have Star Wars (pictured below) the Salvation Army Band. the Christmas tree. locked their doors when in fact they are merely on a latch. There is also a current spate of van break-ins. To find out more about being part of Neighbour- hood Watch email Mr Wilmot at [email protected], call him on 0117 9286063, or go to the Avon & Somerset Police website and search for ‘Neighbourhood Watch’.

Cadbury Heath Café reopens The café at The Batch Community Centre has reopened. Banjo Island Community & Sports Association (BICSA), the community group which runs The Batch, have taken over the management and Berna- dette Pyne is now running the cafe. The official opening was on Saturday.

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 23 Kingswood Developers finally win permission to build on run-down plot After their plans to build two houses in a run-down lane off Two Mile Hill Road were turned down, the developers have been granted permission to build one three-storey property. The lane, which lies between Kingswood Dental Practice and the kebab shop, leads up to the Grade II listed Wesleyan chapel which owners Judith and Philip Cameron, of InSpace Design, are currently working with Crossman Homes to convert into 15 flats. The chapel, which was derelict for years after a fire, lies in South Gloucestershire, but the lane itself security for the residents would be is in Bristol. Earlier this year the improved as there have been crime- city council turned down the related incidents there. Camerons’ plans for two houses on There were 11 responses from the design and conservation grounds, public in support of the latest plans, even though 17 years ago the saying development would improve authority had approved similar the condition of the land where plans by previous owners. there are issues with anti-social But city planners have now over- behaviour and fly-tipping, and that ridden the concern of the council’s the new design reflects new houses conservation officer to grant being developed on the opposite permission for one three-bedroom side of Two Mile Hill Road. house with a large rear garden. The There was one objection from a property will front Two Mile Hill local resident who said it was Road. overdevelopment of the site, would The conservation officer had impact on wildlife and cause noise. considered the infilling of the lane The Camerons say they are still to be “against the best interests” of continuing with their appeal to the preserving or enhancing the setting Secretary of State to build two of the Grade II chapel. houses as having granted But planning officers said that permission for a single house, the although they considered the council’s reasons for refusal of their previous application would result in first scheme have been “negated”. “substantial harm” to the chapel, the “Nevertheless, we are really pleased current scheme is “materially that the whole site will now be different” as it does not propose two regenerated and a positive houses, with the only one proposed contribution to Kingswood rather being as far as possible away from than an eyesore,” said Mrs the chapel. Cameron. The Camerons’ latest plan, like their “We are also very grateful for the original application, had strong support of the local councillors support from local residents and Nicola Beech and Steve Pearce in Avon & Somerset Police’s crime Bristol, along with Andy Perkins in prevention adviser, who said that South Gloucestershire.”

24 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Launch of Christmas drink and drug drive campaign Avon & Somerset police Stephen Cullen said: “Our or drugs as a way to cope and Somerset safe for all session at the Royal United have launched Operation message is very simple; if with a hard time, and are at that use them. I believe the Hospital yesterday Tonic, which will run until you get behind the wheel risk of driving whilst under majority of law-abiding (Tuesday) and another one 1st January, involving under the influence of drink the influence of alcohol or people support the police in is planned on 13th high visibility and covert or drugs, you are risking drugs, to talk to them about doing all we can to bring December. They will also be patrols aimed at targeting your life and the lives of the risks. offenders to justice, keeping at Bath College’s city centre drink and drug drivers. those around you. “If this approach doesn’t the roads safe not only this campus today (Wednesday) Drink/drug driving is one of “The arrests we made last work and you are concerned Christmas but all year and its Somer Valley the 'fatal four' offences, December weren’t the about someone driving round." campus on 12th December. together with speeding, not ‘Christmas party people’ we under the influence and Operation Tonic in At each event the team wearing a seatbelt and using were expecting and many causing danger to numbers highlights the time it takes a mobile phone while people we arrested had themselves and others, December 2016: 184 arrests for alcohol to pass through driving, that are known to substance abuse issues. please tell us before and 117 people charged the body and explains cause the majority of deaths “That’s why we’re asking someone is seriously injured December 2015: 155 arrests especially to young drivers on our roads. friends or family of people or killed. Call 999 if and 96 people charged the dangers of drinking and Assistant Chief Constable who might be using alcohol someone is driving while December 2014: 106 arrests driving. over the limit now or save and 59 people charged And they are demonstrating 07400 249101 into your Meanwhile B&NES Coun- a free downloadable app Snowman promotes phone and text us starting cil’s Road Safety Team is from Google Play and with the word ‘Drunk’.” out and about asking people Apple Store - Kingswood’s festive Police & Crime if they are aware how long it www.morning-after.org.uk - Commissioner Sue takes after having a drink which gives users an idea of competition Mountstevens said: “Over before they are fit to drive. how long it takes for alcohol the festive period, many of The team held a drop-in to pass through the body. us will be having fun, hosting gatherings and socialising with family and friends. Driving under the influence of drink or drugs is not only a crime, it is socially and morally unacceptable and can have devastating consequences. Don’t gamble with your ability to drive, it’s not worth the risk. “The police are committed to keeping the roads of Avon

A snowman joined Kingswood councillors April Begley and Gareth Manson to promote the festive competition running in the town in the run-up to Christmas. You’re encour- aged to find the names of the snowmen hidden in participating shops – look out for entry forms or visit www.mykingswood.co.uk/sn owmen

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 25 Kingswood Warmley Pitching in to support Night safe campaign launched local football coaches A campaign is running during Communities Heather Goddard which have been well received Fry Club FC, with the support of the FA and Somerset FA, December to help people have said: “In town centres where by people enjoying a night out launched a ‘Coaches4Coaches’ night at the Somerdale a safe and enjoyable night out there are several bars and and those living near the bars Pavilion last month. in Kingswood and reduce restaurants located close and restaurants.” Throughout incidents of alcohol and drug- together, a heavy drinking the campaign, the council will The evening consisted of football practices delivered by FA related disorder. culture can develop which in be working with partners to coach mentor Phil Rochford Smith, Bernie Grimes from Fry The drive, which is also running turn can lead to negative increase the operation hours for Club, and Ray Kelsey from BWB03, to grassroots coaches in Chipping Sodbury, aims to consequences related to crime, existing taxi and street from football teams within the local area. prevent increased demand on disorder and anti-social marshals, employing an The coaches actually did the football sessions as the players, police resources, the ambulance behaviour. We are working with additional marshal at each giving them a real feel for each session. service and hospital admissions, partners to promote safety and location, distributing bottled Twenty coaches from Fry Club, Keynsham Town, Bath City, as well as reducing the fear of wellbeing, and to make sure all water and promotional material BWB03 and FC Utd Bath attended, and there was an crime. of our residents are able to enjoy with key messages to stay safe, international flavour with one coach from Spain taking part. South Gloucestershire Council a safe night over the festive and talking to licensed venues It is intended to hold more sessions every quarter, rotating is joining forces with Avon & period. Similar campaigns have to provide support and around each participating club. Somerset Police, Safe and been run in previous years awareness of hate crime. Sound taxi marshal service providers, pastor volunteer Warmley support services and Kingswood and Chipping Road problem highlighted Sodbury Pubwatch schemes for A problem with the road as you turn left from Tower Lane into the campaign. Key dates when it Craven Way was highlighted at last week’s meeting of the local will be running include Friday community engagement forum. 22 December, Christmas Eve Part of the road near the roundabout appears to have sunk, say and New Year’s Eve. This week motorists. The problem is being reported to South Cabinet Member for Gloucestershire Council’s StreetCare department.

26 The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 Christingle services for The Children’s Society Two Keynsham churches are organising holding the first on Sunday 10th are welcome. Matthew Reed, chief services to help disadvantaged children their Christingle celebrations this year in December at 4pm and St John’s Church executive of The Children’s Society, and we’re truly grateful for their aid of The Children’s Society. on the High Street will host the second said: “We’re delighted that the churches support. For more information contact St Francis Church in Warwick Road is on Saturday 16th December at 5pm. All in Keynsham are organising Christingle Keynsham Parish Office 0117 986 3354.

The Week in • Wednesday 6th December 2017 27 Barrs Court Council keeps controversial Speed tables to road system in place be replaced After trialling a ban on left The council recognises there and west-east on the A4174 turns at the have been increased queues ring road, and minimum The old block paving speed tables along Stephens Drive are to junction for vehicles coming and delays in at queuing at peak times from be replaced. from Winterbourne, South peak times during the three- Winterbourne to the The bumps are sinking into the road and hold water in wet Gloucestershire Council week trial but the reasons for Hambrook lights. “We weather. There are plans to replace them with more traditional says it is keeping the the decision to keep the remind all motorists that the Tarmac tables. South Gloucestershire Council is aiming to start controversial road layout layout are notable diversion is to turn right the work in February. during the Bromley Heath improvements to traffic flow. at the Hambrook lights, Viaduct works. The M32 roundabout is said travel around the M32 It collected traffic to be operating more roundabout and continue management information, efficiently, there is less eastbound on the ring camera data and regular on- queuing on the M32 road. site assessment of routes southbound and reduced “This route is moving well during peak hours, and says it queuing on the M4. and is quicker than travelling took into account The council also cites better straight across at the lights constructive comments. movement of traffic east-west through Frenchay.” Mobile speed camera locations Keynsham Here are the locations in our area that police mobile speed cameras are targeting this week (starting 4th December). Decoupage at Bath & North East Somerset: In Saltford on The Shallows and Manor Road; on the A431 Kelston Road; in Keynsham on Community at 67 Coronation Avenue, Charlton Road and Park Road; on the A37 Pensford Hill; on the A39 at This Saturday (9th December) Community at 67 in Queens Road is Corston and on Timsbury Road in Farmborough. hosting the world-renowned decoupage artist Valentina Jarrett, who Bristol: will be running a decoupage workshop from 11am to 2pm. In St George on Nags Head Hill and the A420 Bell Hill Road/Two Mile Hill Road; in Valentina has been teaching for over 30 years around the world and Brislington on the A4174 Callington Road and West Town Lane; in Stockwood on is especially famous for her 3D art decoupage. Stockwood Lane, Sturminster Road and Hollway Road. “We are really excited to have such a world expert coming to South Gloucestershire: Community at 67,“ said chair of Community at 67 Christina Smith. On the A431 Bath Road at Bitton; in Oldland on High Street and Mill Lane; in Hanham on “We know that there are a large number of people who enjoy Abbots Road and Whittucks Road; in Longwell Green on Court Farm Road, Long Beach creating decoupage as a hobby and I’m sure they will be able to Road and California Road; in Cadbury Heath on Parkwall Road; in Pucklechurch on Feltham further develop their skills from this event.” Road; on the A420 at Wick; on Gloucester Road at Staple Hill; on the A432 Badminton Road The cost of the session is 10 and details are available from Clare south of the A4174 Avon Ring Road, and at Victoria Road, North Common. Hudson on 07585 904912 or bookingsofficer@community-67org Sudoku Solutions Crossword Solution 1-Easy 2-Hard

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