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Transport charity in appeal for parking spaces after 13 vehicles destroyed in arson attacks Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport has put out an appeal for secure parking for their vehicleas after a spate of arson attacks in the early hours of Sunday, April 3.

This included an attack on several vehicles parked on the Rolls-Royce site at Filton, where Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport based their minibus fleet. Thirteen vehicles were damaged by fire and only one of these might be repairable. This is half of their fleet. Other vehicles were also damaged including two vehicles belonging to the Bristol Methodist Church.

Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport, which provides transport for people with mobility issues in areas including Filton, Patchway, Bradley Stoke, Almondsbury, Alveston, Frampton Cotterell, Olveston, Thornbury and Winterbourne, saw 13 vehicles damaged during a spree between 1am and 4.40am on Sunday, which saw a total of 23 vehicles destroyed in Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke, Patchway and Stoke Gifford.

The charity has been able to restore most of its services, despite losing half of its fleet, but now faces a new challenge as it has been told to move its remaining vehicles off the parking space Rolls-Royce had let it use free of charge before the arson attacks.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "We are pleased to advise that we are currently managing to operate an almost normal service and hope to have some breathing space to sort things out even more in the next two weeks when the schools are on holiday.

"However, we are now searching for somewhere to park our vehicles as Rolls-Royce, who have kindly allowed us to park our vehicles free of charge on their site for many years, have now requested that we move our vehicles off site by next Tuesday, April 12.

"We have the potential of a short term fix with the help of South Gloucestershire Council but this will be a little out of our usual area of operation.

"There is also hope of a longterm solution but this is few months away."

Four Towns and Vale Link is appealing for anyone who has secure parking available for its vehicles for around six months in the Patchway, Filton and area to get in touch.

The charity can be reached by phone on 01454 250500 or by email at info@4tvl.org.uk.

The spokesperson added: "We are very grateful for the overwhelming messages of support and offers of help we have received. We are doing our very best to meet the current needs of our members and will seek support as required."

Detectives investigating the fires in South Gloucestershire have made two arrests.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson while a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of the same offence.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Greaves said: “We’ve received a tremendous response from the public to help us with our enquiries. While we’ve made arrests, our investigation is still progressing and we continue to ask any witnesses or anyone with information or footage relating to this investigation to contact us.”

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by Shane Gibson ario Saeed is a professional fighter who lives and trains near Filton. Mario is currently sponsored by The Village Gym and has fought for many different promotions. He is also the head coach of his own martial arts gym, Trojan Free Fighters Bristol. Last month the gym was moved to a new venue on Newfoundland Road, in the old Staples building.

Mario teaches over two hundred children each week, and having observed one of the classes, I can say that it is clear

that the children love being in the gym and are enjoying the teaching.

I asked Mario what led him to become a fighter.

“When I was a child, I was a little troubled, but when I turned 13 years old, somebody gave me a chance. They suggested that I become a fighter, and I became super resolute. I started Wrestling, Brazilian Jujitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and I just kept turning up, every day. At first it was a hobby, but then I became pro, I fought all over the world and on TV in a big arena.”

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Working alongside Mario is Naima Ali Robleh. Naima is a former PE Teacher and the second head coach at Trojan, working with the children and running the women’s only classes.

Born in Sweden, Naima got involved in sports from an early age.

She said: “I grew up in Sweden and every weekend I was at a club playing football.

Football is bible in Sweden. We also learned circus skills whilst at school. I moved here with my family when I was 9 years old, and we did not do much as we were focused on learning the language. I missed a few years of my life during that period, but at college I got into Olympic weightlifting and from there, boxing.”

Mario, why did you become a teacher?

“I just want to give back to the community. There are so many kids that come here, particularly from around this area who would go in the wrong direction, because after school, they have nothing to do. So, I literally put the price here as cheap as possible, less than £2 per session so everyone can afford it. I instil in these kids discipline, respect and more importantly to be dedicated, to understand what to work hard means.”

Mario explained that his gym is not just beneficial for the children that attend but also their parents and the students who attend the adult classes.

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“I had been in Thailand in a very tough environment, and I had told myself that when I return to the UK I would build a gym with a family environment, so when they come in here after a difficult day, they can leave here with a smile on their face and feel better about themselves.”

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happen, but I love it! I love the location. We are in the middle of town opposite the M32 and there is enough car parking space for everybody.

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Naima, what led you to working with Mario?

“That is a good question…

Before I met Mario, I wanted to try out a new sport, I tried Muay Thai at another gym but did not like it. However, Mario’s place was next door at the time, and he invited me to do boxing and pad work. And BOOM! Instant connection. If I can click with my coach and they love what they do, how can you not love it. That is what I think everyone feels when they come here (Trojan), that energy and charisma.”

And how did you start teaching the classes?

Naima: “I asked Mario how could I improve as quickly as possible? He told me to come and help out with the kids' classes. This was around four months after I started. Slowly I got addicted. I was at every single class. I became assistant coach for the kids’ classes and then I began to lead the ladies' kickboxing classes.”

The gym has just opened at a brand-new site. How are you both feeling about it?

Mario: “It took a lot of arduous work to make this

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Rail pioneer portraits at Filton station Severnside Community Rail Partnership have commissioned Artist Valentina Huxley to create a series of portraits for Filton Abbey Wood Station.

These works celebrate four individuals from under represented backgrounds who have strived for progress and made a difference on the railways.

The four subjects are; • Alero Abbey, Area Manager at London Underground and SWIFT Board Member at Women in Rail.

• Asquith Camile Xavier, the first non-white train guard at Euston railway station in London.

• Wilston Samuel Jackson, Fireman and driver of The Mallard, Elizabethan and The Flying Scotsman and the first Black train driver in Britain.

• Trudy Aarons who became one of Britain’s first black female train drivers.

Valentina is an emerging artist who works with visual arts and poetry.

Their previous work involved a city-wide exhibition with Rising Arts Agency who are a community of young creatives mobilising others for radical social, political and cultural change. Valentina also wrote and performed a new poem at the launch on Tuesday, 19th April.

The project has been kindly supported by GWR, Community Rail Network and Network Rail.

Members of Severnside Community Rail Partnership with artist Valentina Huxley at the launch. From left, paintings of Asquith Camile Xavier, Alero Abbey and Wilston Samuel Jackson.

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Filton Cubs spring into life at special sleepover The last Friday in March saw 31 Cubs from 1st Filton Scout Group joining another 200 Cubs from around North Bristol in a “Bounce Back” sleepover at AirHop trampoline park. This was a chance for young people and leaders to get back together and have some fun……it was called a sleepover but everyone knew from experience that sleep was going to be optional.

The Cubs met in Asda car park and walked to AirHop where they were quickly signed in and got their socks; finding a space to put their sleeping bag was a bit of a struggle but soon the Cubs were watching the safety video and then….off for 2 hours' bouncing mixed with a dodgeball tournament. This seemed to build up an appetite for the Cubs as the pizzas for supper quickly disappeared.

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sleep…..after watching a film with a hot chocolate drink they then made their way to their sleeping bags. The leaders were pleasantly surprised that the majority of Cubs went to sleep

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quite quickly. But all too-quickly the official wake-up call came on the Saturday morning; the Cubs had another opportunity to refuel with breakfast followed by ….. another hour of bouncing.

Eventually all good things come to an end and at 9am it was time for the Cubs to pick up all their kit and make their way to Asda car park for their parents to pick them up. Several then took the opportunity of catching up on their sleep on the short trip home.

Some of 1st Filton leaders were so excited about this event that they did a repeat trip with the Beavers the following week.

This was not the usual Cub camp but 1st Filton Scout Group are always looking for different adventures for our young people.

So if you are looking for a new challenge and want to give opportunities to more young people please visit our website http://1stfiltonscouts.co.uk and click on “Volunteering”.

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Filton Town Council roundup

Councillors to investigate park improvements Filton's Community Plan could be 'superseded' by a Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillors were given a presentation by Danny Dixon of South Glos Council about how Neighbourhood Plans work.

The plans are aimed at involving the community in issues affecting planning and developing 'aspirations' for the area. As Filtonvoice reported last month, a £5,000 Community Plan, funded by the council and created by the team at the FACE charity, has outlined five ares where the town could be improved.

But councillors said the more formal Neighbourhood Plan, which could take several years to create, would effectively absorb some of the ideas from the Community Plan.

Councillors asked Mr Dixon how the Neighbourhood Plan would work.

He said the ideas would be 'community-led'.

Cllr Alan Bird was told that a Neighbourhood Plan could help to protect green spaces.

Mr Dixon said: "A Neighbourhood Plan is meant to be community-led, have members of public on board and (guided by) surveys and consultation. Neighbourhood Plans have invigorated communities across country."

He urged councillors to engage with communities which had already done it.

In other business, a series of proposals by Cllr Brian Mead were discussed.

This followed discussion he had had with residents on the Filtonvoice-run Filton News and Views Facebook group.

Litter was one topic and councillors raised the possibility of its own ground staff helping

out or employing someone to pick litter.

Councillors voted to investigate redeploying its own staff.

Councillors also: • Agreed to discuss the skate park with users to find out how it could be improved. Cllr Adam Monk cautioned against giving guarantees the council could not keep.

• Agreed to investigate maintenance issues at Elm Park and draw up priorities.

They added that footpaths at Elm Park are not 'rural' and so should be South Glos's responsibility.

• Agreed to investigate the possibility of a community run at Elm Park, although concerns were raised about parking.

They rejected a proposal to get involved in lane gating for residents.

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Anger as residents silenced over 7-bed HMO

by BBC LDRS staff for Filtonvoice Dozens of residents fighting plans to turn another Filton family home into bedsits have been denied the chance to state their case to councillors, sparking anger.

Labour Cllr Adam Monk, who represents the ward on South Gloucestershire Council, asked for the application for a change of use and extensions to 19 Branksome Drive, pictured, to be heard by a planning committee because of objections from 59 neighbours and the town council.

But the request was controversially refused by development management committee chairman Conservative Cllr Keith Burchell on the grounds that no “valid” reasons were given for the objections, and the application was instead decided in private by a council planning officer who granted permission.

Addressing the committee two days after the decision was published, Cllr Monk said the system was “not fit for purpose” and that the householders had

been stripped of their right to put their arguments to members.

It is the latest twist in a saga that has seen Filton become a battleground for conversions

of family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

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bedsits in any one area, but the supplementary planning document (SPD) has a loophole that means only officially registered HMOs are taken into consideration when judging how many there are nearby.

It has led to several occasions where the planning committee has had to decide between believing the council’s own figures for the number of bedsits in a locality, which tend to be lower than the 10 per cent maximum in the SPD, and locals’ estimates, which include unregistered properties such as those that don’t require a licence, and tend to be higher.

The officer’s report into the application, by Likemind Developments, to convert 19 Branksome Drive into a sevenbed HMO said Filton Town Council objected partly because the immediate neighbourhood already had an 11.2 per cent concentration of HMOs. But the report said that the official figure was only 5.7 per cent, well below the 10 per cent

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Cllr Adam Monk and Cllr Keith Burchell address the meeting threshold, which Cllr Burchell highlighted in his written refusal notice to Cllr Monk’s call-in request when he decided that none of the reasons behind the objections were sufficient.

Cllr Monk told the meeting: “I would like to ask the committee if they feel that the process is fit for purpose.

“Fifty-nine people have lost their opportunity to speak or have their concerns heard.

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He said the grounds for the objections, such as parking issues, noise and an overconcentration of HMOs, were matters of opinion that could be argued as reasons to refuse the application and should not have been simply dismissed

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do not have the right to speak,” Cllr Monk said.

He said he only found out his referral to committee had been refused when he was told by residents and that neither officers nor the committee chairman had shown the courtesy to inform him.

Principal planning officer Marie Bath told the meeting she agreed that there should be a procedural change where ward members were automatically notified of decisions to accept or reject call-in requests.

She said a briefing note and training was being prepared to provide all councillors with guidance on the type of evidence officers were looking for when HMO applications were referred to committee.

Conservative Cllr Ernie Brown said: “Cllr Monk is quite right.

He’s an elected member and an elected member should be able to call something to committee.”

Cllr Burchell said: “Under the constitution the chair has the right to refuse it.”

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New plans as Brabazon continues to expand YTL Developments has submitted a planning application to update the masterplan for Brabazon, the new neighbourhood for Bristol being built on the historic former Filton Airfield.

The Malaysian firm originally announced plans to revise the masterplan for Brabazon in 2021. Since then, the team has spent months meeting with local people and businesses, charities, community groups and public bodies across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to create a shared vision for the most exciting new city district in the south west, with the supersonic YTL Arena Bristol at its heart.

The revised masterplan, developed in collaboration with world-renowned, locallybased architects Feilden Clegg Bradley (FCB) Studios, was submitted for approval to South Gloucestershire Council in early April.

YTL already has planning permission – granted in 2018 - to develop Brabazon into a new community. In addition, in 2020, the company also received consent to reimagine the iconic Brabazon Hangars – where every UK Concorde was built – into a supersonic 17,000 capacity arena for Bristol.

Since then the housing crisis and climate emergency have only got more acute, while there is also a greater imperative to ‘level-up’ every region of the UK following the Covid-19 pandemic.

A spokesperson said: "As the largest area of brownfield land in the south west, located along existing public transport routes and at the heart of a world-leading employment cluster less than 5 miles from Bristol city centre, Brabazon is perfectly placed to help Bristol and the wider region tackle the challenges we all face.

"Yet under the current consented masterplan, Brabazon would remain a suburban location. The updated masterplan is designed to ensure instead that it becomes a new urban destination that lives up to the legacy of the former Airfield’s pioneering past, driving local prosperity for the next generation."

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Development Director for YTL Developments said: “Bristol and South Gloucestershire face a housing crisis and need to build more than 100,000 new homes within the next two decades.

“But it is not enough to just build homes: if we are to tackle the climate crisis, we need to make sure we build more sustainable homes in the right places.

"This means on brownfield land along existing transport corridors like at Brabazon, where public transport connections and active travel routes provide a genuine alternative to cardependent lifestyles.

“Brabazon sits on major public transport corridors, including the M1 MetroBus route and Concorde Way cycle path.

A train service from the new rail station being built at Brabazon will connect to Bristol Temple Meads in less than 15 minutes when operational in 2023.

“Nowhere in the West of England is better placed to build the new homes, offices, schools and community facilities we need, and to do so in a way that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

“Crucially, additional homes and offices will only be built as and when improved public transport connections

come forward. The proposals submitted today have a series of checks and balance in place to ensure that increased density can only be delivered at the same time as the additional public transport needed to support it.”

The revised masterplan is designed to meet the needs of local people while also delivering on the objectives of both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and South Gloucestershire Council’s Local Plan.

The overarching objective of the NPPF is to ensure development is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

Economically, the revised masterplan for Brabazon is forecast to create over £5billion of added economic value, with sufficient commercial space to support over 30,000 jobs.

Socially, it represents a huge investment in the community that changed the world when it built Concorde, with three new schools, a health centre, community facilities and over 35 hectares of new public green spaces, including the largest new urban park in the south west for 50 years.

And environmentally, the new masterplan makes best use of the largest area of brownfield

land in the south west and will catalyse major upgrades to public transport, when the alternative is unsustainable single-use development in out-of-town locations and on green belt land.

The vision for Brabazon also aligns with South Gloucestershire Council’s Local Plan. With two new primary schools, one secondary school and provision for a major higher education or research institute, the revisions to the masterplan will help to give the best start in life for young people.

As a multi-generational community, it will support those most in need to help themselves, with student accommodation for young people, through to retirement properties for older people.

At the same time, the flexible housing framework will encourage inclusive communities and sustainable growth, with the potential to deliver over 1,000 new affordable homes within a ’15-minute neighbourhood’, where every daily need or essential service is less than a 15 minute walk or bike ride away.

While the revised masterplan for Brabazon is being assessed by the planning authorities, YTL Developments is continuing to deliver the first phase of new homes at Brabazon.

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The martial arts team transforming kids' lives

From Page 5 city, and so I collaborate closely with the police, and try to put on as many activities as we (Trojan) can for the kids.”

Mario feels that the gym's main asset is that it can provide a safe and constructive family environment that enhances everyone’s soft skills.

“Some of the kids do not have families, they come with Social Services, these kids have been through tough times. When they come here, they feel like they are getting somewhere.

"You know, when I talk to them, I am strict, they sit down, and they pay attention. The parents have given me feedback that their children are doing better at school, their behaviour is better, and they are more respectful.”

And Naima, what do you believe Trojan can bring to the community?

“The majority of our young students are from around here, and these kids have never been exposed to martial arts other than tv shows. To see them come in with the Gi on and belts properly tied, you can see its opening their minds to a whole new experience. Every moment they are here I can see their

confidence developing, they are speaking up for themselves, and I can see from the moment that they step on to the mat, that they feel that this is where they belong. Seeing how happy they are is the best part of my day. It motivates me to train harder.”

Going forward, how do you both see Trojan evolving?

Mario: “In the next three years Trojan will have a thousand students. We will help change the lives of a thousand people and change it for the better. For me, if I can help change the life of just ten people, and they become a doctor, a lawyer, or a police officer instead of going to jail, I will feel like I did my job right.”

Naima: “I want it to be known throughout the UK as the best jiujitsu gym for women, men, and kids, not just for men. Woman’s jujitsu is slowly growing and now in the mixed classes women are taking up half of the mat, which is great.”

Mario, how do you feel about what is being built here?

“I always look for peace and not headaches. I once had everything that people could dream of but that could not make me happy. Now I am at peace, the mat is my home. We cannot control what will happen tomorrow, but I know every second I am in here I am going to enjoy it.

"It is about living in the present.

"One story that I will always take with me is, after a radio interview that I gave, a parent rang into the show to say that the classes we hold saved not only his relationship with his child but also his life.”

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t the time of writing this on the last Thursday before Easter, prior to spending time with family and loved ones, my thoughts remain with the people of Ukraine who continue to endure the invasion of their country by Russian forces and the atrocities which are taking place as a result.

Following on from my questions in the House of Commons during the March Ukraine debate and subsequently in Prime Ministers’ Questions, I remain very proud of the support and assistance that our Government and country continue to provide Ukraine, both in terms of military equipment and the enormous generosity shown by members of the public in making their homes available to Ukrainians, who have had no option but to flee their homeland, via the UK Homes For Ukraine scheme.

I was particularly proud

during the second weekend of April to see our Prime Minister walking the streets of Kyiv with President Zelensky on a surprise visit to Ukraine, making him the first G7 leader to travel to Kyiv since Putin launched this invasion in February. The PM did not make the trip empty handed but pledged over 100 armoured vehicles and anti-ship missiles, as he praised 'lion' Zelensky and condemned 'Putin’s monstrous aims’ at the joint press conference.

As always, there is much to

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Apprenticeships, social mobility and opportunity: Following on from National Apprenticeship Week in February, I take an ongoing interest in the vital role our local employers play in delivering high quality apprenticeship schemes.

My visits have included the Filton campus of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) where I met with the CEO & Executive Principal, Kevin Hamblin and Principal Sara-Jane Watkins - and was very pleased to learn of the success of their apprenticeship training programmes.

I also visited Rolls-Royce in Filton during the second week of April. It was good to catch up with members of the team and to meet some of the young engineers who were full of energy and enthusiasm. I was able to see some of the new projects they

were working on which were inspirational!

Armed Forces Day 2022: The national AFD date this year is June 25th and I understand from South Gloucestershire Council that a flag raising has been scheduled for June 20th, but no other local events have been confirmed for the area specifically.

In light of this, and along with local councillors and representatives of the RBL, I am leading local efforts to ensure that a South Gloucestershire AFD event will take place this year to ensure that the day is given its due recognition and we honour our veterans and pay tribute to our serving Armed Forces.

As always, should you need my help with anything, my office is open from Monday to Friday 9am-6pm. Please telephone me on 01454 617783 or email me at: jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk if I can be of assistance.

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The Annual Town Assembly has been convened for Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 6.30pm

Badminton Hall, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS To be Chaired by Cllr Darryl Collins

PUBLIC AND PRESS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND The Annual Town Assembly is not a council meeting, but a meeting for the residents.

It gives residents the opportunity to ask questions about Filton and discuss community issues.

No statutory or other resolutions having been received the following items have been placed on the Agenda:-

Welcome Introductions Minutes of the Assembly held on 25th May 2021 Presentations tbc Neighbourhood Policing Team Public Forum on Town Council Issues The council are encouraging members of the public to submit any questions on the work of the Council ahead of the event. Please submit questions by 12 noon on Wednesday, 11th May 2022 at noon.

Filton Town Council Do you fancy growing your own fresh fruit, flowers, herbs and vegetables?

Filton Town Council have two allotment sites in Filton, The first one is located at Nutfield Grove (off Mortimer Road) and is managed by a committee of local residents. The second is at Station Road (off The Sidings) and is managed by Filton Town Council. The Station Road allotments hold 35 rentable plots.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? It all depends on the size of the plot. The costing for the allotments are half plot £37 and whole plot £67 but we only give out half plots to new holders. To find out more, call the town council office on 01454 803918 or email office@filtontowncouncil.gov.uk

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Come and enjoy our latest venture, Elm Park Café. The cafe is situated opposite the play area at Elm Park. Open daily from 10am, we have indoor and outdoor seating as well as our bouncy castle for the rainy days!

Council offices and meetings

The council offices have moved temporarily to the snooker hall while refurbishment takes place at the Elm Park site.

The council is unable to have visitors to the office at the moment but appointments can be made or enquiries made at the Leisure Centre reception – which is now situated at the rear of the building.

Please contact us at office@filtontowncouncil.gov.uk or by phone 01454866698/01454 803918 to arrange an appointment if necessary. If you have an enquiry or wish to report a problem email office@filtontowncouncil.gov. uk.

Council meetings are again 'in-person' meetings at the town council halls at Elm Park. Details at www. filtontowncouncil.gov.uk

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'We could be forced to build 9,000 extra homes'

by BBC LDRS staff for Filtonvoice South Gloucestershire could be forced to take 9,000 more homes over the next two decades than the Government thinks it should, its council leader fears.

Conservative Cllr Toby Savage revealed at a council meeting that an initial version of the region’s housing blueprint indicated 37,000 homes would be earmarked in the district – almost a third more than the 28,000 that Whitehall calculations suggest are necessary, he said.

Cllr Savage told the council’s cabinet: “I cannot in all good conscience agree to land our communities with unsustainable levels of new growth over the next 20 years.”

He criticised Labour metro mayor Dan Norris, who as head of the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) is required to publish the spatial development

strategy (SDS), a strategic vision setting out overall numbers and

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Cllr Savage said Mr Norris was “resistant” to meetings over the SDS and, as a result, the document and 12-week public consultation had been delayed, while cabinet members suggested this may have also been caused by a “toxic working environment” at Weca that had led to an “exodus” of top officers.

Asked to respond, the metro mayor said afterwards it was the Government who had set the housing numbers and was demanding at least 105,000 new homes in the West of England over the next two decades.

He said South Gloucestershire Tories wanted to “walk away” from their own Government’s targets while blaming everyone but them and that the public would not be fooled.

Cllr Savage has previously criticised Mr Norris for a

“mushroom farming approach” to preparing the SDS in “darkness and secrecy”, while the Weca mayor has accused the council leader of “living in a parallel universe” and having “delusions of grandeur”.

In the latest war of words, Cllr Savage told his cabinet on Monday (April 4): “It’s disappointing we are in a position where the decision on pushing on with an SDS has needed to be deferred because of a lack of preparedness and engagement that is a true reflection of the words ‘engagement’ and ‘collaboration’ across the region, but this is where we find ourselves.

“Delivering a comprehensive and robust plan for the future of the region is a fundamental function of the combined authority and we as a council have shown nothing but willingness to work alongside

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“The Weca mayor has been resistant to meetings of mayors and leaders to discuss the SDS. “He had other priorities – something we have continued to push back on as leaders in Bath & North East Somerset Council and the mayor of Bristol, working together on that cross-party basis because we want to ensure that maximum engagement.

“While I’m happy we have now had a grand total of two meetings on this topic – two more than we’ve had in the last six months – it has ended up being too little, too late to meet the original timescale for the SDS. “Having seen the plans that have been put forward by Weca – the 37,000 housing requirement for South Gloucestershire which would see almost 10,000 more homes in South Gloucestershire than the Government’s ‘standard methodology’ indicates – I can say without a doubt that I am not supportive.

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Cabinet member for regeneration, environment and strategic infrastructure Cllr Steve Reade said: “The administration has grave concerns about the proposals coming forward and the likelihood that it would not progress past examination.

“This includes an unacceptable target for South Gloucestershire and unsustainable housing numbers being allocated to communities already besieged by speculative housing developments.

“The longer the mayor continues to press on without meaningful engagement, the higher the chance that this strategy will fail.”

Cabinet member for corporate resources Cllr Ben Burton said: “If they are indeed delaying due to the need for gathering more evidence, I can hardly say I’m surprised due to the exodus of senior officers from Weca, including the directors of finance,

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“I’m not sure if this has been down to a toxic working environment or not but I do have serious concerns that they are not equipped to handle the task before them.”

Mr Norris said afterwards he would not be drawn into an internal fight between local and national Tories over housing numbers.

He said: “It is the Conservative Government that has demanded the West of England must build a minimum of 105,000 new homes over the next 20 years.

"It is the Government that has set exacting rules for this complex and highly expensive process.

“South Gloucestershire Tory councillors should be wary of taking the public for fools. If they want to walk away from their own Government’s high housing numbers, they should simply say so.”

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Hospice is bowled over by cricket club support Bohemians CC is delighted to announce that they’ve partnered with St Peter’s Hospice again for the 2022 season.

The Filton club have been long-term supporters of the Hospice but last year went one step further with their support by using the St Peter’s Hospice logo on their playing shirts.

A percentage of all shirt sales was given to the charity and various other fundraising activities including 10ks, Jenka nights, and fines from “poor” performances which raised just over £1,400.

This year they have agreed to continue the partnership, and they are going to try and beat the previous total.

Steve Lewis, club chairman said: “Given the last 24 months have been difficult for lots of charities, we wanted to give thanks to the great work St Peter’s Hospice has done in the

community over the years and support them in this way.

"We had tremendous feedback from people after seeing the logo on our shirts and commenting on how the Hospice had helped them in times of need. It was an easy decision to continue to try to do our bit.

St Peter’s Hospice cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, serving Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and parts of Bath and North East Somerset.

The Hospice provide most of their support in the community in patient’s homes but also have an Inpatient Unit in Brentry.

All the Hospice's services are provided free of charge with most of the funding coming through their shops, fundraising events and donations.

Community fundraiser, Sophie Cullinane, said: “It’s wonderful to have the

n MESSAGE FROM SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

Help for groups that support our communities SUPPORTING the diverse array of community groups across South Gloucestershire is important to the Council, given the vital services and opportunities they provide to local residents.

Many of these groups, despite facing their own challenges, were indispensable in supporting our communities through the toughest times of the pandemic, and I’m pleased there are a number of ways the council is able to continue supporting them.

Our Area Wide Grants help us support community organisations that are working for residents across South Gloucestershire, with the latest round having just opened for applications.

A total of £70,000 is available this year and groups, as well as town and parish councils, have

until midnight on May 9 to apply.

The maximum grant amount available for each recipient is £3,000, although we do have some flexibility for higher awards to be made in exceptional circumstances and subject to budget availability.

The type of initiatives that could be eligible include projects that reduce isolation and exclusion, events that bring communities together, activities that promote health and well-being or services that address a particular community need.

If you are a voluntary, community and social enterprise organisation or a town and parish council with community projects, services, events or activities that will benefit residents in at least six of the 14 Community Engage-

ment Forum areas, I strongly urge you to apply. We greatly value what you do and are there to support you.

Find out more and how to register and apply on our website www.southglos.gov.uk/AWG. In addition, our Member Awarded Funding is also available. Local voluntary community groups, social enterprise organisations and town and parish councils can apply to South Gloucestershire councillors for funding for their local projects, events and services.

Member Awarded Funding can also be used to support Mutual Aid Groups, helping residents throughout the pandemic.

Each councillor has a budget of £3,000 to spend on projects that benefit residents in their

By Franklin Owusu-Antwi, cabinet member for public health and equality of opportunity wards. Please contact your local ward councillor to discuss your project proposal and to request an application form.

Find out more at www.southglos.gov.uk/MAF. You can view all of our community grants available at www. southglos.gov.uk/grants.

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News Bohemians' support for another year. We’re so grateful that our community is coming together to help the Hospice at a time when it matters most.”

The club has set up a Just Giving page to co-ordinate all their fundraising activities for St Peter’s Hospice where any contributions are welcome.

Visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/Bohs Bohemians CC, who are based in Filton, play in Division Bristol and District cricket league.

The team also run both ‘All Stars’ and ‘Dynamo’s Cricket’ for boys and girls aged five to eleven of all abilities, giving local children a great introduction to cricket.

Anyone wishing to get in touch to play a few games of adult cricket or sign up for All Stars or Dynamo’s can contact Mike Joy on 07811 840008.

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Advanced booking essential To book your place and for more details email: filton.library@southglos.gov.uk with your name and contact phone number.

Saturday 7th 10:30-11:30 Join us for theme-based creative building fun for primary school aged children. All children must be accompanied by a grown-up.

Advanced booking essential To book your place and for more details Email your name and contact phone number: filton.library@southglos.gov.uk

Did you know that you can reserve and renew books online?

You can also download eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines & eComics.

Find out all that’s on offer at www.librarieswest.org.uk

May is Local History Month:

Why not stop by and have a look at our collection of old photos and learn more about Filton’s history.

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Kids Crafts with Tea and Cake: Wednesday 1st of JUNE 2:30-3:30 Join us for Jubilee themed crafting fun with tea and cakes!

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Turning green words into green deeds

ONE of my favourite metaphors is that good politicians are ones able to make the weather.

Sadly, this has acquired a literal sense as the deadly extent of the climate and ecological emergency has become clear.

As Metro Mayor of the West of England, I’m constantly in awe of the fact that the people of our great region are more aware and determined to protect the planet than anywhere else in the country. The public are certainly way ahead of our politicians.

Very many local people tell me that tackling global warming is a huge issue for them.

But while the current government has some constructive words for our planet, in truth, a desperate situation is not improving anywhere near quickly enough.

Great British species, including the red squirrel and hedgehogs, have been and are in worrying decline.

Shamefully, our natural water sources – rivers, lakes, coastal and groundwater – are among Europe’s most polluted. In fact, some of our leading environment and conservation

organisations say we are now “among the most nature-depleted countries in the world”.

Under my leadership, the West of England Combined Authority is getting on with the deadly serious business of fighting the climate crisis head on.

I was delighted that the West of England’s brand-new climate action plan was voted through in April, as well as £10.4 million of new cash to get down to work on meeting our region’s necessarily ambitious net-zero targets.

This includes making homes warmer through a retrofitting programme and kickstarting an electric vehicle revolution, both crucial to cutting today’s sky-high energy and fuel bills.

These are steps we can all get behind, wherever we live in our region – from our most rural of communities to our impressive market towns and the great cities of Bristol and Bath.

Together we can overcome the climate and ecological crisis.

But as Metro Mayor I’m not able to do everything necessary and quickly enough.

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I am therefore, irrespective of our different political colours, keen to work with government, or indeed, anyone else, to achieve net zero as quickly as possible and rebuild our regional wildlife and plants.

As we know, words are easy. It is action that is now required.

Let’s work together to tackle the climate emergency and protect our brilliant part of the world – before it is too late. Let’s make the weather together.

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Filton planning applications in April Visit: beta.southglos.gov.uk/search-planning-applications Applications improvements to Charlton Common), 4 Pilkington Close sustainable urban drainage, vehicular Erection of a single storey rear extension access, pedestrian and cycle accesses, that will extend beyond the rear wall pumping station and related of the original house by 6m, for which infrastructure and engineering works. the maximum height will be 3m and for which the height of the eaves will be 3m.

26 Warren Road Continued Use as C4 House Natwest, 4 Church Road of Multiple Occupancy Consent to display 3 internally illuminated static fascia signs, 6 non 15 Braemar Crescent illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally Change of use from C3 residential illuminated static projecting/hanging dwelling to C4 small house of multiple sign. occupancy.

95 Conygre Road Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions to form porch and additional living accommodation (resubmission of P21/08168/F).

4 Kenmore Drive Confirmation of lawful use as small HMO. Land Off Charlton Road Discharge of condition 22 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to planning permission PT15/4165/F - Proposed development of 80 dwellings (use class C3 including affordable homes), open space (including children's play space and

180 Conygre Grove Change of use from 1 residential dwelling (Class C3) to small House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) (Class C4).

Decisions 33 Conygre Road The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4.0 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9 metres.

Prior Approval Granted 26 Bridgman Grove Erection of single storey side and rear extensions, installation of hip to gable roof extension and 1 no. rear dormer.

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Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 650 Filton Avenue Installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion, 2 front roof lights, and a detached garage to create a house of multiple occupation for up to six occupiers (Use Class C4).

Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 42 Mayville Avenue (2 applications) Discharge of condition 3 (electric vehicle charging points) attached to planning permission P21/06629/F - Change of use from C4 HMO to a nine-bedroom large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) for up to nine people. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion including vehicle parking, bin storage and cycle parking.

Discharge of Conditions Decided Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion including vehicle parking, bin storage and cycle parking to accommodate Change of Use from C4 HMO to ten bedroom large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) for up to ten people .

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126 Northville Road Continued use of dwellinghouse as Class C4 house of multiple occupation.

Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 35 Third Avenue Proposed use as 5 bedroom house of multiple occupation (class C4) for up to 6 persons.

Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 95 Conygre Road Loft conversion with hip to gable roof and 1 rear dormer to form additional living accommodation.

Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 31 Branksome Drive Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation with rear decking.

Approve with Conditions 676 Southmead Road Installation of rear dormer and two rooflights to front roof slope to facilitate loft conversion.

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What's on in Filton St Peter’s Church: Services

Sunday 1st May 10am Parish Eucharist and at 5pm our Youth of God group meet at the Rectory. A fun discussion group for KS3 and KS4 which meets on the first Sunday of the month.

Sunday 8th May 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Parish Eucharist Sunday 15th May 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Family Eucharist where children are welcome to help Revd Lizzie lead the service Sunday 22nd May 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Parish Eucharist Sunday 29th May 10am Parish Eucharist and 6pm Choral Evensong We also have our usual Midweek Said Eucharist, every Wednesday at 12noon.

Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Coffee Club (tea & coffee morning for older folk), donations welcomed 5.30-6.30pm Rise youth club for School Years 3 & 4, £2 entry 7-8.30pm Shine youth club for School Years 5 & 6, £2 entry Wednesdays: 7-9pm Outbreak youth club for School Years 7-13, £2 entry Thursdays: *10am-12pm Silver Surfers computer drop-in – not currently running, hopefully back in April – needing volunteers* 1.30-2.30pm Low Impact Fitness session, £4 entry 7-9pm Illuminators social club for adults aged 20+ with social or learning disabilities, £2 entry Fridays: 10-12pm Coffee & Chat group for anyone who wishes to come, soon to be expanded to include optional crafts, donations welcomed

1st Filton Scouts

Our Open House group meets every Tuesday in the church hall from 9.30 - 11am for tea, toast and companionship.

Our Mothers' Union are meeting on Thursday 12th May 2pm in the Coffee Shop. Full programme and contact details are on the website.

Our friendly choir meets for rehearsals every Friday at 7pm in the church.

Beavers age 6-8, Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45pm Cubs age 8-10, Monday and Thursday 6:30 – 8pm Scouts age 10 ½ -14, Tues 6:45 – 8:45pm The group is based in Scout HQ, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls.

Email:joining@1stfiltonscouts.co.uk Website:1stfiltonscouts.co.uk

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Social and Church Groups

Our Coffee Shop is open for homemade cakes and hot drinks from 10am - 1.30pm (last orders 1.10pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. £1.50 donation per item. You are welcome to bring your own lunch should you wish.

You can find more information about all of this, and read our weekly news sheet, by going to www.stpeterschurchfilton. com and if you have any queries, please contact the Rector, or the administrator, who will be only too happy to help. rector@ stpeterschurchfilton.com and faith. stpeterschurchfilton@gmail.com

FACE Mondays: 7-9pm The Hangout youth club for young people aged 13-25, with social or learning disabilities, £2 entry

The DIY group, which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among men aged over 50, operates from the Scout hut in Nutfield Grove, providing a space to socialise, build, share skills and drink tea.

Men in Sheds Filton is part of a national movement, initiated by Age Concern Cheshire in 2009 and sustained by the UK Men’s Sheds Association. The group runs every Wednesday, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Call John Cahill 07986053005

SHE7 Tuesday: Bingo 7.30pm - 9.00pm Wednesday: Over 50s lunch, Cooked lunch, pudding and tea/coffee for just £3.50. Please ring 0117 969 5130 to book and arrive by 12.15pm.

Wednesday: Bristol Taiko - Japanese Drumming 7.00pm - 8:30pm, £5 per session

International Plastic Modellers Society Avon Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm for 8.00pm at: BAWA Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Rd, Filton, Bristol BS34 7RG.

Ukulele Filton We are a friendly and enthusiastic group who meet every Monday evening at Filton Community Centre 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm.

Contact Sue on 07504561831

Upper Horfield Community Trust Pilates: Every Monday there are two evening Pilates sessions in the Community Room. For session times and availability, please contact Helen at prime-pilates@ hotmail.com or on 07966 217313.

Pregnancy Yoga: There is a Pregnancy Yoga session in the Main Hall every Monday evening. For further details, please contact Kate at hello@bloomyogabristol.co.uk.

Art Classes: Two Watercolour Art Classes with renowned artist Anthony Pace take place in the Community Room every Tuesday.

The first is at 10am and the second is at 1pm. Places are limited, so for availability please contact the Trust Administrator at info@uhct.co.uk or on 0117 9738411.

Confidence with Computers: Free sessions take place every Tuesday at 11am in the Milburn Room.

Hapkido: Sessions in this Korean martial art take place every Tuesday evening in the Main Hall. For more information, please contact luke.gumbrill@live.co.uk.

Creative Writing: Free sessions take place every Wednesday at 11am in the Milburn Room.

Scrabble Club: Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15pm in the Community Room.

For further details, please contact Sheila Hinett on 0117 9570792.

Craft and Chat: Free sessions take

place every Friday at 1pm in the Milburn Room.

Bristol Sugarcraft Guild We are a small friendly group who meet every third Saturday of the month 2pm to 4pm at St Andrews Church, Elm Park, Filton. If you would like to learn to make sugar flowers and models we hold demonstrations and also workshops with instruction.

Beginners are very welcome.

Please call Jean Kington on 01454 314178 or Carole Hyams on 0117 956 8037 for more information.

Wizard Compton Concerts *The Final Concert *

With Byron Jones B. E. M. & Gordon Hayley – Saturday May 21 at 7pm [Doors 6:30pm] Admission £10 (To Include Refreshments)

Horfield Townswomen’s Guild We will be meeting at St Andrew's Church Hall on the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month (except August) at 2pm to 4pm from January 2022. We welcome new members. For more information, please contact Edna on 9495413.

Community Garden At the 'Gardening get-togethers' held twice a month volunteers help keep the garden looking beautiful.

Just turn up at 2pm on the day with your gloves on and give us a helping hand. We have a selection of tools and guidance is provided.

Dates are: Saturday 7 May 11 am - 1 pm Saturday 21 May 1 pm - 4 pm ALSO Fairy Workshop Saturday 21 May 9.30 am - 11 am - booking essential Annual Fete Sunday 26 June 12 noon - 4pm Check facebook.com/ filtoncommunitygarden for updates

Filtones Choir Come and exercise your lungs and meet new friends every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45-3.45 at St Teresa’s Community Rooms (behind the Church) 71 Gloucester Road North, BS34 7PL. We sing four-part harmony, so all voice ranges are welcome and

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What's on in Filton there are no auditions. Contact Dot on 0117 9690654 or 07870 984760 or Janet on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com We’ll be delighted to talk to you.

BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR We meet every Thursday at 7.00pm in St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. For further information see our website, www.bristolmvc.org.uk, or Facebook, or phone 07587 143 220.

For details phone the above number.

Filton Garden Club Filton Garden Club has a change of venue. We now meet at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS We meet at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month, (except January). We are a very friendly club & welcome new members. If you enjoy interesting talks and day trips to gardens of interest. Please come along and join us.

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SUMMER FETE Sunday 26 June 12 noon to 4pm

Top corner of Elm Park, BS34 7PS Something for everybody including lots of free activities for children

Punch and Judy Cakes and Refreshments Plant Sale Traditional games Garden Treasure Hunt Steam Engine Rides (TBC) Raffle ...and much more!

Come along and enjoy the afternoon

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Filton Chest & Heart would like to thank St Andrew's Methodist Church for letting us hold our very successful Easter Fair there on Monday 11th April.

We had a range of items from handmade items to potted plants, secondhand books and Easter Cards on sale, along with a bottle stall, Easter Tree competition and Raffle.

For the children we put together Easter kits for them to make up, not forgetting lots of chocolate prizes.

It was well supported and we made a wonderful £400 to go towards medical equipment for Conygre Road surgery or

Southmead Hospital. Back in February we were very pleased to support the Respiratory Unit with a donation of £2142 to pay for the purchase of Sleep Study Equipment which is an ongoing project for Covid patients.

Filton Chest & Heart is a charity open to adults who have either a heart or lung complaint.

We meet each month for activities such as talks, lunches or coffee mornings and welcome new members.

Please contact Brian Smith on 0117 975 9126 for details.

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I was taking 30 tablets a day ranging from Naproxen and Co-Codamol to Omeprazole and Gabapentin.

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Chiropractic care is a proven process that can help with your pain and wellbeing, now and in the long-term.

Willow Chiropractic can not only help to get you out of pain and back to doing what you love, but also act as an invaluable tool to prevent problems from developing in the future.

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