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South Gloucestershire Council continues to take action against fly-tipping in the area with two successful prosecutions in court at the end of September.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_nDeEu
A Caerphilly man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,220 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping a fridge freezer that was found dumped in Beazer Close, Staple Hill.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_dK2wM
Our Greenprint project is helping nature bounce back.
Cleaner air, better soil, more pollinators.
It’s all connected - and it starts with grass.
#Greenprint
The inside of the new Brooklands Park community centre, Stoke Gifford, has been unveiled for the first time this week as the project nears completion.
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
We are continuing to see more St George and Union flags in public spaces across South Glos.
While flags can foster pride and unity, campaigns and behaviours linked to the unauthorised displays have raised concerns among many of our residents and communities.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/kcfMP
A white bin in a green circle. Check your bin days in the council app.
Not sure when your next recycling or waste collection is?
📱 Check your collection days and set up reminders in the new South Glos Council app.
To download now, visit https://orlo.uk/OBKqq
Rosh Hashanah with a wreath around the words.
🌟 Wishing a happy #RoshHashanah to all our residents celebrating the start of the Jewish new year. Shanah Tovah!
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A young woman holds a bannister looking to the side past the camera and smiling.
Starting university? Add vaccines to your checklist before you go. Make sure you have had your #MenACWYVaccine and know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
If you have not had your #MenACWY vaccine, phone your GP practice to book an appointment.
An elderly woman boarding a bus and scanning her bus pass.
Need help applying for your Diamond Travelcard?
Drop into one of our One Stop Shops and we will help you apply for a Diamond Travel bus pass - including taking your photo!
Please bring a form of ID and proof of your South Gloucestershire address.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/one-stop-shops
A map of South Gloucestershire. Text reads: Your Voice.
A brand-new series of community meetings begin later this month, giving you the chance to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape what matters most in your area.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
A mobile phone with a message on it saying Emergency Alerts with a warning triangle. We are testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
Mobile phones will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Our Greenprint project is turning grass cuttings into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that stores carbon and can be used as an additive for road surfacing.
#Greenprint #Biochar
Emergency alert test.
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will send a test emergency alert to all mobiles in the UK.
Phones will make a loud siren sound (even if on silent) and show a message on screen confirming it's just a test.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Beagle 3 Gromit dog sculpture.
Say hello to Beagle 3, the extraterrestrial Gromit at Aerospace Bristol!
The cosmic pup is part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail.
Beagle 3 is always free to visit, but if you'd like to explore Aerospace too, up to two children can go free with every paying adult until 31 August.
Two children listening to an adult reading a story. Text reads: Low-cost summer activities to try. Visit your local library.
📚 Have you visited your local library recently?
😎 There are lots of free, fun activities for families to enjoy at South Glos libraries during the summer holidays.
👉 For more details visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
A hand holding a mobile phone. New council app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play. Find out more southglos.gov.uk/app.
Download our council app to easily access council information and services from your smartphone or tablet.
🍏 Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/gb/app/south...
🤖 Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Grass cuttings → clean energy?
Our Greenprint project is making it happen with biogas.
It’s local, renewable, and part of a smarter, greener future.
#Greenprint #LiveLabs
A group of people playing a board game. Text reads: Low-cost summer activities to try. Rainy day activities.
There are lots of low-cost activities you can do during a rainy day!
You could:
• make a scrapbook
• host a board game challenge
• have an indoor treasure hunt
• create a family tree using old photographs
For more ideas, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
#CostOfLiving
A family at a bus stop. Text reads: Low-cost summer activities to try. Free birthday bus pass.
Free birthday bus travel!
You can enjoy free travel on buses across the West of England during your birthday month.
Children under the age of 16 can also travel for free during the school holidays.
To apply for your birthday bus pass, visit www.birthdaybus.co.uk
A sculpture of a Norbot the gnome in Kingswood Park.
Have you been to Kingswood Park lately?
You might have spotted the amazing Starcatcher Norbot sculpture, part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail!
There’s also a FREE timetable of activities happening in the park all summer, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there’s something for everyone.
A person using a personal alarm which they are holding in their hand.
Assistive technology devices can help you to live more independently within your home. 🏠
If you have a long-term illness or disability, devices can help you to complete daily tasks and reduce the risk of accidents.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/assistive-te...
We can all do our bit to help older people by being good neighbours, especially to those who live alone. If you're worried about someone over 50 who may be struggling, call 01454 411707.
#GoodNeighboursSouthGlos
Be Tick Aware. 1. Use a repellent that prevents ticks. 2. Wear long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure 3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation 4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately 5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets 6. If you find a tick, safely remove it as soon as possible.
It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors.
To get more info on ticks and Lyme disease, visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
#BeLymeAware
A group of mixed age and ethnicity children have one hand each together as they stand in a semi circle smiling to the camera, with a play area in the background.
Let them forge friendships, try new activities and have fun this summer!
Our Holiday Activities and Food programme offers free places at clubs throughout the school holidays for eligible children on benefits-related free school meals.
To book now, visit eequ.org/southglouces...
You can get the most out of South Gloucestershire's libraries even when our librarians aren't there.
Signing up for Open Access is simple and lets you take out books, use the computers, print from your phone and so much more.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/leisure-and-...
The three leaders of South Gloucestershire’s political groups signed the ‘Why Weight? pledge for creating healthier places together’ during the council’s June Cabinet meeting.
To read more, visit sites.southglos.gov.uk/newsroom/hea...
Female business owner in a workshop using digital tablet and holding a mobile phone.
Are you a start-up or small business looking for high street space?
As part of our high street regeneration programme, we're offering a range of support to small businesses, artists, makers, community-led organisations and entrepreneurs.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/land-and-pro...
Flag bearers and veterans stand in a photograph with a Union Jack image in the top left corner. South Glos Armed Forces Day, Page Park 21 June, 10.30am-4pm.
Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day in #SouthGlos.
A parade will be led through Staple Hill high street by The Waterloo Band and Bugles of The Rifles at 10.30am followed by a day of entertainment, military vehicles and stands in Page Park.
For more info, visit www.southglosafd.com
Air pollution affects your health from before your first breath until your last. A cartoon of four people in a line. One women who is pregnant, a child on a scooter, a person walking and an older person using a walking stick.
Today is #CleanAirDay.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from immediate and lasting health improvements, and help ensure that future generations can live happier, healthier lives.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/air-quality
A young male nurse assisting a senior couple who are sitting on a sofa doing physical therapy exercises using resistance bands.
If you have been finding it difficult to manage at home, you might be considering arranging for some equipment to support you, a personal assistant or a support provider to help with personal tasks such as washing or preparing meals.
Find support available, at
life.southglos.gov.uk/kb5/southglo...
