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March, 2024 Issue 82
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200th birthday bash
Every one a winner YOUNG volunteers from Thornbury charity Krunch South West have been given awards to recognise their commitment. Full story: Page 2
A CONFERENCE is being held in Thornbury to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of industrialist, philanthropist and politician Handel Cossham. PAGE 23
Council tax up
A TYPICAL council tax bill in Thornbury area will rise by just under £107 this year. PAGE 4
'Exceptional' school
Town braced for parking charges
ALMONDSBURY primary school has retained its 'outstanding' rating from education regulator Ofsted following an inspector's visit. PAGE 3
CAR parking charges for Thornbury are on the way after South Gloucestershire Council voted to include them in its new budget. The council says the exact charges are yet to be decided, but across the district it expects them to generate £1.5 million of income every year. Traders in Thornbury have raised fears that
A NEW cycle path that is part of a £4.8 million improvement to connections between Thornbury and Alveston has been given a mixed reception. PAGE 9
shoppers will abandon the town centre when the charges are introduced later this year, after people told them as much when they conducted a survey. The charges were opposed by 93% of Thornbury residents and 70% of all respondents to the council's own public consultation. Turn to page 5
Cycle route debate
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