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Your Voice: Thornbury & Severn Vale – Community Event on 8 August 2026

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Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council is pleased to share details of an upcoming South Gloucestershire Council community engagement event taking place in Thornbury. This forms part of the wider Your Voice initiative, designed to bring residents, community organisations, and council services together in an accessible, informal setting.

Event Overview

South Gloucestershire Council will be hosting a Your Voice … Thornbury & Severn Vale session on:

  • Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
  • Time: 2pm – 6pm (stall timings may vary)
  • Location: Thornbury Skate Park, Brunel Way, Thornbury, BS35 3UR
  • Chair: Cllr John O’Neill

The agenda confirms a series of themed engagement stalls and discussions, offering residents the chance to speak directly with council teams and partner organisations.

What’s Happening at the Event

The programme includes:

  • Public Health (Southern Brooks) – A World Café‑style conversation space exploring local health priorities and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Community Safety – Opportunities to discuss neighbourhood safety concerns, local policing matters, and preventative work.
  • Community Engagement / Your Voice – A chance to share views on local services, raise issues, and learn more about ongoing council projects.

The event is informal, drop‑in, and suitable for all ages. Residents from Pilning, Severn Beach, and surrounding areas are welcome to attend.

Why This Matters for Our Parish

Although held in Thornbury, Your Voice events are part of a district‑wide effort to strengthen communication between communities and South Gloucestershire Council. They provide:

  • Direct access to officers and partner organisations
  • A platform to raise local concerns
  • Insight into wider policy and service developments
  • Opportunities to influence future priorities

Pilning & Severn Beach Parish Council encourages residents to attend if they wish to share views or learn more about the work happening across the Thornbury & Severn Vale area.

Further Information

For more details, please visit www.southglos.gov.uk 

Severn Vale Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter

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Please find the link below for the July 26 Newsletter from Paula at Avon & Somerset Police


SEVERN VALE NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING UPDATE July 2026

E-bikes and motorbikes driving at speed – Sea wall Severn Beach

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Paula Perry our PCSO has received an increase in reports of e-bikes and motorbikes driving at speed along Shaft road and the sea wall.  The riders are wearing balaclavas.  The Parish Council is being asked to encourage members of public to give any information they can to the police as they are trying to investigate.

If you witness persons driving at speed wearing balaclavas you are to call 999, as this is a risk to the public.

Paula Perry

PCSO 7896 Severnside beat

B4064 Cross Hands Road & Marsh Common Road – Essential Maintenance (Sept–Nov 2026)

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The Parish Council has been given more detail regarding the upcoming roadworks on Cross Hands Road and Marsh Common Road.

B4064 Cross Hands Road & Marsh Common Road – Essential Maintenance (Sept–Nov 2026)

South Gloucestershire Council has confirmed that major reconstruction works will take place on Cross Hands Road and Marsh Common Road from 1 September to 20 November 2026. The works require 24‑hour closures on each active section, with no vehicle access to properties within the closure zone. Pedestrian access will remain available.

“It will unfortunately be necessary to close the road 24 hours a day, with no vehicle access to properties immediately adjacent to the section being worked on.”

Residents in affected areas are advised to park vehicles outside the work zone before each phase begins.

Work Phases

  • Phase 1: 1–4 September
  • Phase 2: 7–9 September
  • Phase 3: 10–15 September
  • Phase 4: 16 September
  • Phase 5: 17 September–20 November (Marsh Common Road)

Works will run Monday–Friday during normal hours, though the schedule may change due to weather or operational issues.

Electric Scooter Trial (South Gloucestershire Council)

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South Gloucestershire Council has given notice that, it intends to introduce a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to support the ongoing electric scooter trial.

The Order will permit electric scooters hired from an authorised operator, and used strictly in accordance with Department for Transport regulations, to use any road or length of road in South Gloucestershire where pedal cycles are currently permitted.

South Gloucestershire Council has determined that allowing authorised trial scooters to use these routes is necessary to:

  • Reduce ambiguity regarding where trial e‑scooters may be ridden.
  • Enable their use in suitable areas of the highway, supporting the continued extension of the Department for Transport trial.
  • Manage potential risks to the public associated with the trial’s operation.

The Order will come into effect on 7 September 2026 and will remain operative for a maximum period of eighteen months.

Engineering work on the Severn Beach railway line

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From Sunday 16 to Thursday 27 August, Network Rail will be replacing Avonmouth Dock level crossing (over King Road) as well as completing track and points maintenance, improving drainage and carrying out vegetation management at various locations between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.

Over the 12 days of planned engineering work, passengers are being asked to check their travel arrangements in advance and allow extra time for their journey. Train services that would normally call at stations between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach will be affected to varying degrees as the focus of our work moves from location to location.

Monday 17 to Friday 21 August

Rail replacement buses will operate between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach, calling at all stations on the route.

Train services will continue to run between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood, but will not call at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road or Ashley Down.

Passengers travelling to or from Ashley Down should use local bus services 70 or 74 with a valid rail ticket.

Saturday 22 to Thursday 27 August

Rail replacement buses will continue to operate between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.

Train services will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood, calling at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, Ashley Down and Filton Abbey Wood.

Please plan ahead and check nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Severn Vale Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter

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Please find the link below for the June 26 Newsletter from Paula at Avon & Somerset Police

SEVERN VALE NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING UPDATE June 2026

Cross Hands Road Road Closure

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SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
(B4055 Cross Hands Road, Pilning) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles)
Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the
provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make
an order the effect of which will be to close, temporarily, to vehicles that length of B4055 Cross
Hands Road which extends from its junction with Northwick Road in a south easterly direction
for a distance of 840 metres.

This order is required for the following reason: in connection with works to reconstruct and
resurface the carriageway. The order will be operative from 31 August 2026 for a maximum
period of eighteen months. The closure however may not be implemented for the whole of the
period but only when traffic signs are in position and only for so long as is necessitated by the
works which are anticipated to be of 2 months duration.

Alternative route: B4064, A403, B4461, B4061, A38, Over Lane, B4055 (part unaffected) and
vice versa
PO Box 1953,
Bristol,
BS37 0DE
John McCormack
Monitoring Officer and Head of Legal,
Governance and Democratic Services

 

Note from the Clerk, given the timescale given, this work is expected to also include the “rollercoaster” section of Marsh Common Road. SGC have been asked to confirm this.

 

 

 

Big Bike Revival Events Coming to Severn Beach

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Big Bike Revival Events Coming to Severn Beach

Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival is bringing a series of free, practical cycling activities to Severn Beach this July, offering local residents the chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy short guided rides in a friendly, supportive setting.

Designed for adults who are beginners, improving, or returning to cycling, the sessions provide hands‑on help to get people riding safely and comfortably. Participants can learn to ride, pick up maintenance skills, receive bike safety checks, and explore local routes with experienced ride leaders.

What’s On

Free Dr Bike Session – 24 July, 9:00–13:00 A drop‑in event offering free bike checks, basic repairs, and safety advice to help ensure your cycle is road‑ready.

Learn to Fix Your Bicycle – 29 July, 13:00–17:00 A practical workshop covering essential maintenance skills, from puncture repairs to simple adjustments, helping you keep your bike running smoothly.

Guided Bike Ride – 31 July, 10:00–13:00 A relaxed, short group ride exploring local routes—ideal for building confidence and meeting other cyclists.

All events take place at Severn Beach Village Hall and are delivered by Lawrence Weston Bike Hub as part of Cycling UK’s national Big Bike Revival programme, funded by the UK Government.

Why Take Part?

The Big Bike Revival aims to make cycling more accessible by offering free support in a welcoming environment. Whether you want to improve your wellbeing, save money on travel, or simply enjoy being outdoors, these sessions provide an easy way to get started. Residents are encouraged to come along, meet new people, and bring a friend.

Event poster

Wessex Water Community Drop‑In Sessions – August

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Do you have a query about your water bill, saving water, preventing blockages, or your water and sewerage services? Wessex Water will be holding two community drop‑in sessions where staff will be available to answer all your water‑related questions.

  • Tuesday 4 August, 11:00–13:00 Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5LP
  • Wednesday 5 August, 10:00–12:00 Thornbury Town Hall, High Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire BS35 2AR

Further information is available at: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community-drop-ins

 

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