The Parish Council are pleased to announce that the main works for the pitch improvements at The Park have been completed.
The rugby and football pitches will now be drier throughout the seasons and have now been levelled to Sports England standard. Machinery has been removed from site and the grass will now need to re-establish. To allow this to happen, the fencing will remain in place until spring 2021. The site will be monitored during this time and reseeding and re-levelling will be carried out as required. Access around the fencing will remain, and the tennis courts are open.
Thank you for your patience whilst works were carried out, both to users of The Park and neighbouring residents. The Council hopes the improvements will benefit the community for years to come.
Please feel free to browse the gallery below of the work being undertaken.
GRAND PRIZE GIVING FOR THE FAVOURITE, WITH REFRESHMENTS 0N
31ST OCTOBER
AT THE BROCKERIDGE CENTRE WOODEND ROAD
AT 11.OO AM
Please download/print the Map or collect a hard copy from the Brockeridge Centre. Please place votes for your favourite in the box at the Brockeridge by 29th October.
Contact Sue Walters tel: 07767 487531 Email: sawalters@blueyonder.co.uk
We can’t wait to see all your creative entries this year!
South Gloucestershire Council have now laid out its plans for the long awaited Park and Ride scheme in Yate. Please follow the link for the planning application details.
Search for Memories and Information about The Horse Shoe Inn , Frampton Cotterell.
1952 photo of the Horseshoe Inn
Frampton Cotterell and District Local History Society ( FC&DLHS) are researching the history of the Horse ShoeInn , the Causeway. If you have any relevant information, photos or family memories can you please send them to the secretary. The material will be collated together in an article and sent to Members of the FC&DLHS, the Facebook page and local publications Many thanks, Stella
PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORKS PITCH IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PARK, SCHOOL ROAD
Pitch improvements works will commence from 3rd August 2020 and last for approximately 5-6 weeks (weather permitting). Working hours will be 7am-7pm (not including Sundays). Week one will involve removal of grass, followed by drainage and resurfacing works in the following weeks.
The car park, play areas and tennis courts will still be accessible throughout the works. The sports pitches in area 2 (figure 1) will be fenced off and inaccessible for the duration of works and play will not be permitted until the 12 month maintenance period is complete. Area 1 is not included in the works and will be open as normal.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact Frampton Cotterell Parish Council on 01454 64442 or email clerk@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk.
During the last few months it has been great to see so many people making the most of the lovely public open spaces we have, however the amount of litter being left behind has made it impossible for the Council to keep on top of.
When you visit one of our open spaces please take your litter home or bag it and leave it by the litter bins.
At “The Park” (Crossbow) there are recycling bins and two large blue waste bins near the Pavilion door, please use these. The Parish Council has had to have extra litter picking done at The Park; this has a cost to you the Residents
We are working to reopen our play areas as soon as possible so children and adults can enjoy the health benefits of exercising and playing outdoors.
Once we receive more detail and guidance from the government about the measures required to open these facilities safely, with ongoing social distancing to save lives as we emerge from Covid-19, we will do everything we can to open them as soon as possible after Saturday 4 July.
There is a lot of work to do to make sure our sites are safe for people to use and meet national safety requirements. We need to reinstall equipment which was removed during lockdown, check for any damage and carry out rigorous safety inspections at all sites.
We aim to open all our sites as quickly as we can. However, due to the work we need to do to make sure they are safe, it won’t be possible to open them all on Saturday 4 July. For your own safety, do not use play areas unless it’s clear that the site has been fully opened.
Frampton Cotterell Parish Council have set aside an emergency fund of up to £10,000 to help the community through the COVID-19 outbreak. The following groups may apply for up to £500 (for more funding, please contact the Clerk):
Community or voluntary groups
Registered charities
Community Interest Companies
The purpose of the fund is to support local community and voluntary sector organisations supporting vulnerable people of Frampton Cotterell during the COVID-19 crisis to cover additional costs they may incur due to increased activity or functions that they have insufficient resources to meet. For full details on how to apply and the criteria, please read the emergency fund guidelines below.
You will all no doubt be very aware of the current situation relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and the steps we all need to take to reduce the spread of the virus, including social distancing, staying at home and washing your hands. As the situation is changing so rapidly, it is advised that you visit gov.uk and the NHS website for updates.
Frampton Cotterell Parish Council’s Response
The parish council have taken a series of precautions in a bid to further reduce risk across Frampton Cotterell:
Parish council play areas have been closed and padlocked where possible including The Park skate ramp & play area, Brockeridge park and Ridings Road. If you see people accessing the closed play areas, please report to the police on the Avon & Somerset Police Website.
The Brockeridge Centre on Woodend Road and the Pavilion at The Park have been closed until further notice. Anyone who has made a booking has been contacted.
Council meetings have been suspended until further notice.
As per government guidelines, upcoming parish council events have been cancelled. This includes VE day celebrations that were to be held in May.
Open spaces, including The Park Playing Fields, allotments and the Centenary Field remain open to allow you to get some fresh air. However, it is advised to stick to government guidelines for social distancing and restricting your outdoor exercise to once per day.
Youth clubs have been cancelled until further notice.
The parish council have set up an emergency resilience fund to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic (see more below).
Emergency Resilience Funding
Frampton Cotterell Parish Council have set aside an emergency fund of up to £10,000 to help the community through the COVID-19 outbreak. The community fund application process is currently being established and will soon be available for applicants. Please follow us on Facebook and check this website for updates.
Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath: Covid-19 Community Support
A group of
District & Parish Councillors, residents, and voluntary workers have come
together to set up the Frampton Cotterell / Coalpit Heath COVID-19 Community
Support group.
The aim of
the group is to provide community-based support to residents in need in the
Parishes of Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath.
They may be able to support with: -Shopping -Phone conversations for company -General essential tasks.
The group already has in excess of 200 volunteers ready to support anyone in need.You may have already received a leaflet through your letter box with details of how to contact their local volunteer should you require support.
We have been given the information below from Avon & Somerset Police:
The police have stopped all
Beat Surgeries and external forums, we are still conducting hi-visibility
patrols, we have reduced the number of stations we have open and would
encourage members of the public to contact us by email when it isn’t urgent.
There is obviously a demand on us for clarity around certain things being
implemented and again would encourage people to refer to the Government
websites and NHS websites rather than us.
Social distancing and self-isolating is challenging for everyone, which is why it’s so important for us to look after our mental health as well as our physical health at this time.
Alternatively, if you would like to speak to someone to find out what support is available, call 0333 577 4666 available from 11am-7pm Monday to Friday, 12pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday or email communitysupport@southernbrooks.org.uk
Mental Health Support Guide – rehab4addiction
For advice on better mental health during the coronavirus outbreak, please read the below guide for help and advice:
The allotments at Jubillee and Mill Lane remain open as per guidelines from the National Allotment Association. Please stick to government social distancing guidelines when visiting your allotment and remain at least 2 meters apart from others, cleaning gates after use and do not wash your hands in allotment water troughs.
Many local businesses face a difficult time ahead with uncertain futures. Many businesses have been modified to adapt to the current situation. We recommend you check with your local eatery/businesses to see if they are offering take away or alternative services. If you wish for your business services to be listed on this page, please contact us on projectofficer@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk
There have been reports of an increase in cyber crime amidst the CORVID-19 outbreak. Check out the cyber security quick tips PDF for ideas to prevent becoming a victim of cyber crime.
Emily from Bristol Bat Rescue giving a presentation all about bats!
On 19/02/2020, Frampton Cotterell Parish Council had 6 bat boxes installed at the Centenary Field. The bat boxes were handmade by the Frampton Cotterell community at a Bat Box making workshop that took place last summer. The bat box making event was organised by Village Action and many of the boxes were kindly donated to the Parish Council. Whilst these boxes were being installed, Bristol Bat Rescue gave a talk all about bats and about their rescue charity. Bristol Bat Rescue talked about all the different species of bats that may be present locally and how the bat boxes will help support them. Over 20 people braved the rainy British weather to see the boxes being installed in the trees and to learn lots of interesting facts about bats.
Emily Wilson (who ran the session pictured above) from Bristol Bat Rescue reflected and said “opportunities like this are crucial for inspiring the new generation and securing the future of bats.”
Local resident, Luka, with a bat box he made during the bat box making session in 2019. Two out of six of the bat boxes installed at the Centenary Field.
Frampton Cotterell Parish Council recently had a wildlife survey done on the Centenary Field and will soon be implementing a new biodiversity management plan to help the local flora and fauna flourish. The six handmade bat boxes were successfully installed and will provide a place for the local bats to roost and help support local wildlife.
Daisy Finniear (Project Officer to Frampton Cotterell Parish Council) said: “I walked around the Centenary Field last year with my bat detector and recorded 4 different species in the space of 15 minutes, so we know we have lots of bats around that will be very happy with their new boxes! Thank you to everyone that kindly donated their handmade boxes.”
A noctule bat rescued by Bristol Bat Rescue (image copyright Bristol Bat Rescue)
Bats are the only species of mammal that have evolved the ability to fly. They are nocturnal (awake at night) and contrary to popular belief, they are not blind. They use echolocation to find their way around and to catch their prey. They navigate by making ultrasonic sounds that bounce off objects. There are 18 different species of bat in the UK, all of which are protected species. There may be as many as 14 species locally, including rare large species of bat such as the noctule. During March and April, bats will begin to emerge from hibernation in search for food. If you keep an eye out at dawn or dusk, you may start noticing bats taking their first flights after sleeping through the long cold winter months. The smallest of the UK bat species, the common pipistrelle, can eat up to 3000 insects in one night! Bats are therefore fantastic at pest control and a vital part of the ecosystem.
As bats begin to emerge from hibernation, you may come across one that has been injured. Bristol Bat Rescue can provide guidance if you find an injured bat www.bristolbatrescue.co.uk
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