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December, 2024 Issue 91
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Festive cheer Joel on the road ROCKHAMPTON-born TV presenter Joel Dommett is returning to his stand-up comedy roots, and playing two shows in the region next year. PAGE 17
Black bin cuts
THORNBURY kicked off the festive season with a party to switch on the town's Christmas lights. Full story: Page 3
We need to talk about parking A GROUP representing Thornbury's civic and business leaders is calling on South Gloucestershire Council to come and listen to their concerns over new parking charges. The Thornbury Town Centre Partnership has written an open letter to the council asking for a meeting, after voting to "strongly oppose" the new charges, which are due to be introduced in the
currently free council-run car parks at Rock Street, Castle Court and St Mary Street from next spring. The partnership, which includes representatives the town council, chamber of commerce, police, St Mary Shopping Centre management and the Love Thornbury group, says voices sounding the alarm over the effects of the charges "must be listened to". Turn to page 2
BLACK bins will only be collected once every three weeks under a new waste contract South Gloucestershire Council has signed. PAGE 5
Fire chief to step down CHIEF Fire Officer Simon Shilton has announced his retirement following a "turbulent few years" for Avon Fire & Rescue Service. PAGE 4
Panache bash THORNBURY'S steel band Panache threw a party to mark its 30th birthday. PAGE 7
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