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Freedom Of Information Request 26th November 2021
This is our second FOI, the first was submitted on 28th October and we expected a response within the statutory 20 days. However, SGC have now informed us that they require a further 20 days
Has the vision for the High Street failed already?
South Gloucestershire Council has exercised both Covid emergency measures and its statutory powers to close Thornbury High Street to through traffic. However, how does its vision of a traffic-free pedestrian zone as part of a thriving town centre economy, and “a space...
South Gloucestershire Council ignore Community’s objections
Five Traffic Regulation Orders were signed by Director of Environmental and Community services on 19th November 2021 This was despite overwhelming opposition given at the Consultation held in Turnberries during September and would also appear to be completely against...
U Turn for Buses
South Gloucestershire Council have just announced that buses will once again be allowed to travel in a single direction up Thornbury High Street. No date for the reopening has been given. This partial concession is too late to help the High Street shops & businesses...
Traffic on Rock Street
Road safety is endangered by the diversion of traffic around the Town Centre. Traffic congestion, delays and air quality issues in surrounding roads are damaging the Environment. We are trying to engage with local and regional government to find the best solutions.
Information in the Local Press
Environment, Climate, Carbon and Sustainable Transport Quote from this week’s Thornbury Gazette 4th November 2021 attributed to a SGC Councillor when referring to the Recent Ring Road Proposals; “We also need to keep in focus our climate emergency goals of reducing...
Letter sent to our representatives
This letter was sent to our representatives on 8th & 9th November 2021.have sent to:Dan Norris – Metro Mayor for West of England Combined Authority,Luke Hall – MP for Thornbury and Yate,Toby Savage – Leader South Gloucestershire Council,Jayne Stansfield - Mayor of...
Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Request
This is the Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Request made on 28th October 2021 Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Requests Thornbury Town Centre Dear Sirs, A. It would appear that SGC may not have followed best practice in...