Radio mast application goes to committee

The application to build two radio masts off Frampton End Road will be considered by the Development Control (West) committee on Thursday 21 August. The meeting starts at 2pm in Thornbury. Officers are recommending approval, you can read the report on the South Glos website.

Water problems continue

According to Bristol Water it will now be Monday or Tuesday before the bad taste and smell will be gone from the local water supply. They have reiterated that the water is safe to drink (though the taste makes it pretty undrinkable - Editor). They have a duty to provide water that is not only safe but free of bad taste or smells. There appears to be nothing about the incident on their website.

Funny tasting water?

Claire Young contacted Bristol Water to complain about the "earthy" tasting water currently coming through taps in Coalpit Heath.

This is a known issue affecting Bristol and surrounding areas, caused by organic matter in the source. Claire was told that it is completely harmless but they are taking steps to deal with the odd taste and the water should be back to normal in a couple of days.

Station Road Post Office closure date

The Post Office have announced that the PO counter in Station Road, Yate (Tesco Express) will close at 1pm on September 5th.

This despite the effect this will have on the large number of elderly people in the area, who may find it difficult to get to the Shopping Centre or to stand in the long queues that are a regular feature of the Post Office there.

Rising energy costs

Local MP Steve Webb has recently blogged about the massive gas price hikes.

Those looking to renewable energy to help with the problem of rising fuel costs can find more information on the South Glos website.

IVC application submitted

Earlier this week, SITA submitted the formal planning application for
an In-Vessel Composting facility near Tormarton. It will take around
seven to ten days to register, after which the Council will have a
target of 13 weeks in which to determine it as it is classified as a
major application. There will be a public consultation process and the
application will go before the Development Control (East) committee,
rather than being decided by a planning officer.

New bus timetables

The new bus timetables that come into action tomorrow can be seen on the South Glos website. Make sure you click on the new rather than the old timetables where both are listed.

Local residents will be particularly interested in the X27, X42, 327 and 342 services.