Sainsbury's application to go to planning committee

Those who commented on the application for a Sainsbury's Local store in the car park of the Badminton Arms, Coalpit Heath were today sent an email in error saying that a decision has been made. It hasn't. A later email explained that revised plans have been submitted and residents have until  27th March to comment on them.

If you have already commented and the new plans don't change your view, there is no need to comment again. You can view the plans and make comments on the South Glos website. If for any reason that link doesn't work, go to http://developments.southglos.gov.uk/online-applications/ and enter the reference number PK13/4401/F.

Members of the Development Control (East) planning committee are expected to visit the site on Friday 28th March. It is not yet certain whether it will be considered at the following committee meeting starting at 3pm on Thursday 10th April in Kingswood Civic Centre. If you would like to attend the meeting, it's worth penciling it in your diary.

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Nibley Lane to close for cleaning

Nibley Lane, between Badminton Road and Westerleigh Road, is expected to be closed for cleaning from 9.30am until 2.30pm on Tuesday 18th March.

Library to celebrate local author

Residents campaigning against development on land at Woodlands Farm, Coalpit Heath, pointed out the link with children's author Dick King-Smith, whose book The Sheep Pig became the blockbuster film Babe. The late author's birthday will be celebrated at Winterbourne Library on Saturday 29th March when the "Dick King Smith Birthday Storytime " will be held from 2.30 until 3.30pm, with refreshments and cake.

Calling all runners

Following on the success of the Little Stoke Park Run, another has now started in Chipping Sodbury. You can find out more on their website.

Westerleigh resurfacing

Westerleigh village is included in Street Care's patching programme for 2014/15 and they intend to surface dress through the village in 2015/16.

Another way to get to Southmead and other hospitals

Green Community Travel now manages a dedicated Hospital Transport Scheme Monday to Friday to Southmead, Frenchay, BRI, Oncology and Bristol Eye and Dental Hospitals. You can find out more on their website and facebook page.

Henfield speeding problems to be investigated

Henfield residents were out in force at last night's Frome Vale Area Forum to voice their concerns about the speed of traffic on Henfield Road and in other parts of the Quiet Lanes Scheme. Others who were unable to be there sent in letters and emails raising their concerns. Representatives from Westerleigh Parish Council were there to support them.

Westerleigh councillor Claire Young said, "It was very clear to the Area Forum that more needs to be done to stop people speeding on Henfield Road, especially on the blind bend shortly after drivers come off Westerleigh Road. We agreed that traffic calming measures should be investigated for the rural part of Henfield Road and that the current Quiet Lanes Scheme measures should be reviewed to see if they can be improved."

The move followed a meeting between Westerleigh Parish Council, a highways officer, local beat manager Finbar Simmons and Claire to discuss the problems.