yate&sodburyvoice www.yateandsodburyvoice.co.uk
March, 2018 Issue 37
FREE EVERY MONTH IN YATE, CHIPPING SODBURY & SURROUNDING VILLAGES
Homes plan for former Yate pub site to go to appeal AN outline scheme to build up to ten houses on the site of a former Yate pub will be determined by a planning inspector. The controversial knocking down of the Railway Hotel in Station Road went ahead despite protests from local people and the collecting of a petition. Objectors said the pub was a locally listed building and a landmark in the town for nearly 200 years. But permission was given for the demolition, which took place ahead of the submission of the outline proposal to build homes on the cleared site. With no decision taken on the housing application by South Gloucestershire Council, the applicant - the Railway Building Company - has now appealed and asked that a planning inspector should decide whether the scheme should be allowed. Those who had tried to save the pub had unsuccessfully suggested preserving at least the facade of the building in order to preserve the character of that part of Yate.
Magistrates' court to be demolished Houses planned for Yate site PAGE 3
Cutting the ribbon
Uniform factory opens in Yate PAGE 5
Tree-mendous work
Iconic tree transformed into sculpture PAGE 9
Putting their heads together
Children help creat mental health website PAGE 15
Getting in the swing On a charge: Chipping Sodbury top the table after a hat-trick of wins. More, page 41
Band offers concerts to tackle loneliness PAGE 31
BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE NEW XC40 NOW IN OUR CASTLE COURT SHOWROOM From convenience to performance, from smart storage to smart technology, the New Volvo XC40 was designed for simplicity. Be one of the first to experience it at our Castle Court Showroom.
City Motors Volvo
Castle Court, St Philips Causeway, Bristol BS4 3AX TEL: 0117 9723030 www.carcogroup.co.uk