Bradley Stoke Water Supplies hit by Burst Main

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that water supplies to 6,000 homes in Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford have been cut due to a burst main. Utility company Bristol Water says the problem should be resolved by 8:30pm.

Demise of Bowls Club Could Cost Council £7,000 p.a.

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that the anticipated winding up of Northavon Bowls Club could cost Bradley Stoke Town Council an extra £7,000 p.a. for the next 32 years. The Club previously paid the maintenance costs for the town's bowling green, but now the Council will have to foot the bill.

No Increase in Council Tax for 2009/2010

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that Bradley Stoke Town Council has agreed a budget that requires no increase in precept for the coming financial year.

Events for Week Commencing 12th January

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a meeting of the Bradley Stoke Small Business Forum (Monday 12th) and a Baby Rhyme Time session at Bradley Stoke Library (Thursday 15th).

New Dental Practice set to Open in April

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Bradley Stoke's first-ever dental practice is set to open in April at the Willow Brook Centre. The practice will be operated by Phoenix Dental, who also run a practice in Kingswood.

Shocking State of Verges

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports on the "shocking" state of Bradley Stoke's verges. A reader has compiled a dossier of photographs highlighting the issue.