Local Community Groups
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire
Do you need advice? At Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire we can advise you on issues around:
- Benefits
- Employment
- Housing
- Immigration
- Relationship breakdowns
- Pensions
Our face to face drop in sessions is at Stoke Gifford, The Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, BS34 6HR:-
Every 2nd and 4th Monday from 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Talk to us online: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Call us: Freephone 0808 278 7947
Community Police Team
Beat Surgery
Come along and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. You can talk to us about any issues or concerns and get crime prevention advice.
Place: The Community Hall Cafe, Little Stoke Lane, BS34 6HR
Dates:
- Wednesday 21 August 2024 10–11.30
- Wednesday 25 September 2024 10–12
- Wednesday 16 October 2024 10–12
Who will be attending: All public/residents of the Stoke Gifford Parish are welcome to meet with a member of the Little Stoke / Stoke Gifford Beat Team and discuss issues of concern
Contact the Police Team
If you wish to make contact with your local PC/PCSO please email them on the following addresses:
Elizabeth (Liz) Ball - PC 3699
Email: elizabeth.ball@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Romaric Mebenga Ngah - PCSO 9616
Email: Romaric.MebengaNgah@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Charlote Hocking-Brown - PCSO 6337
Email: Charlotte.Hocking-Brown@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Use 999 for emergencies
Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport
Four Towns Community Transport was founded in 1999 and merged with Vale Link Community Transport in 2005. We are a registered charity controlled by an unpaid board of Trustees. We provide transport to those members of the community who, for whatever reason, cannot use existing transport services.
Our aim is to promote social inclusion within South Gloucestershire by helping residents to be self-sufficient and maintain their personal independence. We provide essential travel (supported by South Gloucestershire Council) for Diamond Travel Card holders as well as social trips for leisure. If you do not have a Diamond Travel Card you may still be able to become a member of 4T&VL and pay to use our services.
We provide transport for the following areas: Almondsbury, Alveston, Aust, Bradley Stoke, Charfield, Cromhall, Falfield, Filton, Frampton Cotterell, Hallen, Hill, Oldbury on Severn, Olveston, Patchway, Pilning, Severn Beach, Rockhampton, Stoke Gifford, Thornbury, Tortworth, Tytherington and Winterbourne.
We also have minibuses for hire (with or without a driver) for use by local community groups.
We are now running community trips to garden centres and pub lunches . We continue to maintain safety for both passengers and drivers. All social distancing measures will be kept in place on trips.
Please visit out trips page for more details.
To book please call 01454 250500 or 01454 250 500
Website: 4tvl.org.uk
Royal British Legion: Stoke Gifford Branch
Our branch in Stoke Gifford was founded in 1928, this was at a time when standards were very high and we aim to maintain those standards within our branch.
Contact Address: 255 North Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8P
Tel: 01454 775632
Email: rblstokegifford@gmail.com
Salvation Army - Employment Plus
The Salvation Army's Employment Plus service offers tailored support to help people become job-ready. Our aim is to help job seekers to get a job and stay in work.
Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles they face professionally and personally, and to fulfil their life ambitions.
YTL Arena, Brabazon Development
The planning application to repurpose the iconic Brabazon Hangars into a 17,080-capacity arena complex has been approved by Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council and the Secretary of State.
Download the following documents for further information:
- YTL Arena Vision Presentation (PDF)
- Questions & Answers from YTL Arena Pop-Up 1st July 2021 (PDF)
- Presentation - January 2022 (PDF)
- Get Involved - Help us plan for the opening of the YTL Bristol Arena (PDF)
- Presentation (Update) - March 2023 (PDF)
Consultation launched to help shape the future of Brabazon
YTL Developments is today launching a public consultation to help shape the future of Brabazon – the new neighbourhood for Bristol being built on the former Filton Airfield.
Download the consultation poster (PDF) for further details.
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