• Changes to parking policy in South Gloucestershire take effect

  By matt_2009 at 08:01 on 03/04/13

  

  Following consultation with local people, businesses and special interest groups the council has amended its parking enforcement policy. The changes, which come into effect this week, are detailed in new public guidance published today on the council's website. A council spokeman says its parking enforcement policy to help reduce congestion on the district's roads and ensure compliance with parking regulations.

• Have your say on Yate's bus services

  By matt_2009 at 07:43 on 27/03/13

  

  How do you rate the bus services in Yate? Well, many bus services in the area are up for re-tender in 2013 and it's a chance to feedback any comments or suggestions that you may have regarding these to the council. The consultation closes on Friday 12 April. Your responses will form part of the decision making process which councillors will make along with comprehensive survey information including passenger surveys, passenger...

• Stay off the roads: Police snow warning

  By matt_2009 at 09:37 on 18/01/13

  

  Snow continues to fall across Bristol this morning police are advising motorists to avoid making journeys unless they are absolutely necessary. Around 10-15cm of snow is expected to have fallen by the end of today, making highways dangerous for driving. While there have been no major incidents on the roads so far police are saying "stay indoors". "But If you do have to drive, we suggest you slow down and brake, steer...

• Yate Spur Cycle Path - Westerleigh Road Crossing

  By ptics at 09:37 on 10/01/13

  

  Yate Spur Cycle Path - Westerleigh Road Crossing Funding has been secured to deliver elements of the Yate Spur cycle path. When complete, the route will connect the Bristol to Bath Railway path with Yate. The proposed road crossing will provide an informal crossing facility at Westerleigh Road for cyclists, walkers and horse riders using the Yate Spur Cycle Path and Fishing Lakes Link. Details of the proposals are provided in the...

• More Seats For Popular Train Route Through Yate

  By WinnieM at 18:01 on 26/11/11

  

  It is great to see that there are plans to introduce more seats on the popular Bristol to London train line that goes through Yate. Under the plans announced by transport minister Theresa Villiers, First Great Western will be adding 48 extra carriages to morning and evening peak services creating several hundred additional seats on the Bristol to London line through Yate has been welcomed in the town. The extra carriages will...

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