Polling station problems

Claire Young highlighting the
difficult step at the entrance
to the Manor Hall.

A mix up over rooms meant that people with mobility problems found the disabled access locked when they went to vote at the Manor Hall on 5th May. Claire Young says, "I took up this issue after last year's general election and it was agreed that the polling station would switch to the Newman Room, with the pre-school moving to the Jubilee Room. This way everyone would enter via the ramp and the door would not be locked. Unfortunately this did not happen. I alerted electoral services to the problem just after 7am on polling day and a notice was posted on the door and staff offered help where it was needed.The Head of Electoral Services has promised to investigate to make sure this problem doesn't happen again."

Did you witness the accident at Mayshill today?

Avon and Somerset Police are looking for witnesses to the accident near the New Inn that closed the A432 Badminton Road today. More information can be found on the police website.

Problems in lane between Wayleaze and Alexandra Road

Claire Young shows Pat and Dave Hockey drugs bags found in the lane between Wayleaze and Alexandra Road. She has reported the bags
to the police and Safer Stronger South Glos. People living nearby are concerned about the vandalism and antisocial behaviour that goes with the drinking and drug taking. Please report any incidents to the police on 0845 456 7000. Claire asked Street Care to deal with some stones that were removed from a wall and left in the lane.

Do you travel to Yate by bus?

If you travel to Yate by bus, you will probably have been following the saga of the appallingly designed new "bus station". South Glos Council are asking for your comments on three options but they are lacking in detail and don't address some of the key problems, such as the lack of shelter and poor seating. The Yate Focus Team would like to hear your views on the plans - find out more on their blog.

Thanks for backing your Lib Dem Focus Team

The full results of the South Gloucestershire Council elections in the Ladden-Frome area were:

Charfield
BUXTON John - Conservative - 504
O'NEILL John - Lib Dem Focus Team - 816 ELECTED
TESTA Russell Anthony Guy - Labour - 160

Frampton Cotterell
FORSYTH Mark Robert Douglas - Conservative - 1027
HOCKEY Dave - Lib Dem Focus Team - 1638 ELECTED
HOCKEY Pat - Lib Dem Focus Team - 1489 ELECTED
KEEL Susan Mary - Labour - 402
TROLLOPE Terence Leslie - Labour - 363
WILLIAMS Linda Christine - Conservative - 956

Ladden Brook
GAWLER Howard John Alan - Lib Dem Focus Team - 844 ELECTED
LOMAS Bob - Labour - 343
TAYLOR Brian - Conservative - 369

Westerleigh
KEEL - Gareth Vaughan George - Labour - 155
RADNEDGE Martyn John - Conservative - 503
YOUNG Claire Louise - Lib Dem Focus Team - 986 ELECTED

Other ward results are available from the South Glos website

Tomorrow is Polling Day

Thursday 5th May is Polling Day.

 

We have had a warm reception over the past weeks on the doorstep and we are grateful to all those who have told us how much they value the hard work the local Focus Team does all year round. Please help us to continue that work by voting for John O'Neill in Charfield Ward, Pat and Dave Hockey in Frampton Cotterell Ward, Howard Gawler in Ladden Brook Ward and Claire Young in Westerleigh Ward.

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. Your vote only counts when your ballot paper is in the ballot box. If you have a postal vote and have not yet completed and returned it, you can still take your ballot paper in person to the polling station on Thursday.

 

Your local Focus Team will also be voting "YES" for a fairer voting system.

Iron Acton May Day

The Iron Acton May Day celebrations were once again a huge success. Local Councillor Dave Hockey said, "Pat and I had a great time along with the crowds – loads to see and to buy! Fun for all age groups. Well done Iron Acton."