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September, 2022 Issue 109
FREE EVERY MONTH IN WINTERBOURNE, FRAMPTON COTTERELL, COALPIT HEATH, IRON ACTON & WINTERBOURNE DOWN
The results of hard work
Tour is coming
PEOPLE will have a chance to catch a glimpse of cycling's stars when the Tour of Britain speeds through the area this month. PAGE 11
Traveller site plan goes to appeal
THESE Winterbourne Academy A-level and BTEC students were among those celebrating after getting the grades they needed in their first national formal exams, having missed out on sitting GCSEs during the lockdown. Full story: Page 3
Farm is saved for the future NEW habitats for otters and birds of prey could be created on a farm in Frampton Cotterell after a decision to turn it into a huge nature reserve. The future of Frampton End Farm was in doubt after South Gloucestershire Council put it on a list of potential sites for housing development. But now the council has confirmed plans to
turn it into a 110-hectare nature reserve – a move welcomed by the Frampton Cotterell Nature group, which first suggested the idea last year. David Hanks, from the group, said they were delighted with the news, as the land was home to many important and endangered species. Turn to page 4
A PLANNING hearing is to be held over a proposal to turn a family caravan site in Frampton Cotterell into a general site for travellers and gypsies. PAGE 5
Your say on buses
VOICE readers have told us what you think of our bus services, as meetings are held to discuss the future. PAGES 8&9
Busking on the move
TWO musicians are planning to busk their way around the Bristol Half-marathon course to raise money for charity. PAGE 15
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