News

Please see attached a letter received by the Parish Council from the new owners of the Fox Inn outlining their possible intentions and desire to work with the community. Please note that this is for information only at this stage and any specific plans would be handled through the normal consultation and planning processes.

The Police Community Bus will be in Hawkesbury Upton on Tuesday 12th November from 11.00am to 12.30pm on the Plain. Residents with issues or concerns are encouraged to drop in.

The Parish Council has applied for a street closure in Hawkesbury Upton for Sunday 10th November 2024 from 10.40am until 11.30am, from The Fox Pub on the High Street to Sandpits Lane/High Street junction. The closure is to ensure the safety of all attending the service of remembrance at the War Memorial on the Plain. The closure applies to all vehicular (including cycles) and equine traffic. Alternative... Read More »

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) are launching their Stay Warm & Well this Winter campaign to support our most vulnerable residents through the coldest months.

SGC have teamed up with Warm & Well from Severn Wye and Age UK South Gloucestershire and together will be offering help and advice with energy and food bills and making sure residents are getting any benefits they are entitled to.... Read More »

We are calling for volunteers to come and help us plant bulbs around Hawkesbury Upton;

Sunday 20th October at 10.00am - meet at the Village Hall car park

Bulbs will be provided but please bring your own trowel or spade.

Areas for planting will be as follows: open space at Birgage Road, Sandpits Lane (under the tree), around the Plain and The Pound, around the trees in the Cricket Field, On the banks... Read More »

We have been informed by National Highways of the following motorway closure:

Road: M4 between junction 18 and 19 in both directions

When: 7pm Friday 18 October and reopening 6am Monday 21 October

The affected section can be viewed on the attachment and further information is available from National Highways is in the link below.

Hawkesbury Parish Council is seeking applications to fill a Councillor vacancy. Before applying for the role, consider your motivation for putting yourself forward. Having an interest in our Parish and its communities is a good start. Most importantly the applicant will need to be able to act with integrity and in the best interests of the Parish Council and its Parishioners. Although you don't need... Read More »

Pensioners who are concerned about the changes to the Winter Fuel Payment will be able to attend free advice sessions on Pension Credit.

Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is responding to increased interest from the public around Pension Credit by offering three drop-in sessions.

These will allow anyone who is struggling and worried about losing the Winter Fuel Payment the opportunity to speak to... Read More »

Yate Town Council is pleased to announce the opening of Warm Welcome 2024/25 for its third year on October 1st 2024.

After feedback from the local community regarding the rising costs of living including heating our homes, the Town Council has again started offering warm and welcoming sessions for people to drop-in and use throughout the colder, winter months.

The sessions are completely free of charge... Read More »

Residents affected by the current works on Park Street have been informed by the contractor, Kier, that the works will now be extended to 11th October. A letter has been sent out explaining that further work is required than was originally forecast. We understand that a site meeting is to be held today (30th September) and if further details emerge we will advise accordingly. Additionally Kier can... Read More »