Aug
27
Update for our residents 24 August 2021 Over the last week, the world's focus has been on the plight of Afghans who worked alongside British Forces and we are playing our part to support those who are resettled here following the recent, dramatic changes in Afghanistan. Read our statement here. With the August Bank ...
Jul
14
COVID 19 vaccination drop in clinic in South Gloucestershire coming up this week: Thursday 15th July 5.30pm to 7.30pm Christchurch Surgery, Downend, BS16 5SG Pfizer 1st dose vaccination only - anyone over 18 years old (doesn't have to be registered with the GP surgery) There are 180 doses available.
Jul
12
May
01
Everyone over the age of 16 without Covid-19 symptoms is now being encouraged to take twice weekly rapid (lateral flow) tests, and there are more and more ways to take part. Testing is a central pillar, alongside the continued roll-out of the vaccine, and effective local contact tracing including supporting those who need to self-isolate. […] Chang...
Apr
12
As Chairman of Downend & Bromley Heath Parish Council, South Gloucestershire, we are saddened by the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh and wish to offer our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen at this extremely difficult time. We recognise that many people will want to express their sadness at the passing of HRH Prince Philip in their own way. ...
Apr
08
Mar
22
Mar
17
Downend High Street Have your say on the future of Downend High Street. We know that our local high streets have faced significant challenges for a number of years and the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the situation making trading difficult in these uncertain times. The Council is committed to supporting high streets and has allocated an additiona...
Mar
08
Mar
08
Feb
07
Community testing: additional Covid-19 'surge' testing We're doing additional community testing, also known as 'surge' testing, to help us learn more about the mutated Covid-19 variant in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. It will also act to help reduce the spread of infection by finding asymptomatic cases and prompting people to self-isolate. We'...
Jan
20
Covid-19 vaccination: making an informed decision About this Event The Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are now available and following rigorous testing, have been shown to be safe and offer high levels of protection. But this is a newly developed vaccine, and it is understandable that individuals will have questions and wil...
Jan
04
National lockdown: Stay at Home - GOV.UK Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home Enter your text here ...
Dec
18
A message from the council While it is obviously disappointing that we remain in the Tier 3 Covid alert level, the Government has determined that the risk of Covid infection continues to be Very High in South Gloucestershire. There is considerable press...
Nov
30
Nov
23
VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR Downend & Bromley Heath Parish Council is looking for a new Councillor to represent the area. If you have some time to spare and would like to be involved with community projects and generally making Downend & Bromley Heath an even better place to live, work and visit, then please get in touch. Contact:...
Nov
18
Oct
16
Sep
03
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL (ELECTRIC SCOOTER TRIAL) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2020 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, The Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and Gen...
Sep
02
Update for our residents 2 September 2020 Message from the council A big welcome to all those children and young people who started at our schools this week (and congratulations to parents and carers for getting them there!). This year has its own particular challenges b...