Bradley Stoke Town Council Record of Achievement/Major Works
1992
AprilFormation of Bradley Stoke Town Council – Council elections
NovemberFirst public noticeboards installed
November800 yards of hedgerow planted alongside Bradley Stoke Way
1993
FebruaryCouncil office moves from Clerk’s home to permanent address at The Courtyard
MarchCommunity Development Worker for Bradley Stoke and Patchway (part funded)
AprilFootpath to bus stop alongside Orpheus Avenue constructed
JuneLaunch of Bradley Stoke Town Plan – a statement of Council’s plans and aspirations for the development (revised in 1996)
JulyFormation of Twinning Committee
SeptemberFirst Town Council Newsletter
1994
AprilSeven new bus shelters installed around the town. There are now 42.
DecemberSuccessful campaign to prevent a park and ride terminus being built in the town
1995
MayArbitration between Almondsbury Parish and Bradley Stoke Town Councils. Bradley Stoke agrees to accept £1,200,000 settlement over allocation of funds following boundary changes.
JuneA temporary Library part funded with Avon CC – soon to be amongst the most used in the group
JulyOpening of new Volunteer Bureau for Patchway and the Stokes (part funded). (Outpost was opened in The Blue Hut in January 1997 – moved to Brook Way 2000)
SeptemberNew play area at Baileys Court Road
DecemberPlanning approval for construction of playing fields in Savages Wood Road
1996
MarchSuccessful opposition to Filton Commercial Airport as the Public Inquiry refuses to allow the development (part funded).
1997
JanuaryRelocation of The Blue Hut from Pear Tree Road (Holy Trinity Church) completed and opened for business
1998
MarchPublication of ‘Landscape of the Past’ – text by Sharon Ubank
AprilManagement and financial responsibility assumed for Brook Way Activity Centre
MayThree tennis courts and two football pitches laid by The Blue Hut in Savages Wood Road
JuneFirst public seats set around the town and overlooking the lake area
July‘Welcome to Bradley Stoke’ signs indicating the twinning link with Champs-sur-Marne
AugustNew play areas at Paddock Close and Foxborough Gardens and refurbishment of another at Brook Way Activity Centre
1999
JanuaryConversion of redundant shower rooms into meeting rooms at Brook Way Activity Centre
MarchPublication of ‘There and back again’ – a guided circular tour on the footpaths of the Town
MayFirst local elections with Bradley Stoke divided into Wards
AugustNew lighting at Brook Way Activity Centre and Surgery car park.
SeptemberCompletion of changing room block for the playing fields in Savages Wood Road
2000
AprilManagement and financial responsibility assumed for Baileys Court Activity Centre.
AprilTransfer of temporary library from Savages Wood Road to Baileys Court for use as a function room (The Green Hut)
May & NovCompletion of formal twinning link with Champs-sur-Marne, France
SeptemberMove to larger Council office
2001
MarchCompletion of lounge extension and new storage area at Baileys Court Activity Centre
MayPublication of first Town Map in conjunction with Burrows
JulyLaunch of Town Council Website
AugustCompletion of new tennis courts at Brook Way to cater for netball & 5-a-side
OctoberApproval to create a 3½ acre green (the Jubilee Green) in Savages Wood Road
2002
JanuaryCommencement of major new building (£800,000) to replace The Blue Hut
NovemberOfficial opening of the Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre
2003
MayPublication of second Town Map in conjunction with Burrows
JuneFirst new style Community Festival
NovemberFirst Community Fireworks display
2004
JanuaryCommencement of Consultation Exercise towards redevelopment of Baileys Court Activity Centre
MarchAcquisition of pick up truck for light duties around the town
SeptemberTown Council Web Site achieves third place in a national competition
NovemberOfficial opening of the new Skate Park at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
2005
JanuaryOpening of weekly Citizens’ Advice Bureau at the Jubilee Centre (part funded)
NovemberGranting of Entertainments Licence for Baileys Court Activity Centre under the terms of the new Act.
DecemberFirst Christmas Party Celebration together with local churches at the new Community School
2006
MarchFirst International Women’s Day event in partnership with SBCDP
MayPublication of third Town Map in conjunction with Burrows
JuneGranting of Entertainments Licence for Jubilee Centre under the terms of the new Act.
AugustLaunch of monthly themed Coffee Mornings in partnership with SBCDP
NovemberPlanning approval for major redevelopment (£660,000) of Baileys Court Activity Centre
NovemberGranting of Entertainments Licence for Brook Way Activity Centre under the terms of the new Act.
2007
JuneInauguration of monthly local produce market alongside established coffee mornings
OctoberTown Council and Bristol Aztec Rotary Club joint Anniversary Ball
DecemberAward of £55,000 Grant towards a Beacon Play Project in Bradley Stoke
2008
AprilOfficial opening of Baileys Court Activity Centre extension
SeptemberComplete refurbishment of Rosemary Close Play Area
2009
AprilInauguration of Mobile Cleansing Operative and additional vehicle
JulyOpening of £160,000 Beacon Play Scheme, part funded by Town Council, Lottery and South Glos Council
JulyDedicated police officer for Bradley Stoke agreed – part funded by Town Council
OctoberTransfer of all Youth Activities to Brook Way Activity Centre
2010
JanuaryTown Clerk retires, appointment of new Town Clerk
JanuaryNew Piaggio vehicle purchased
Oct-DecNew Town Council Office Relocation – Public Consultation
Oct-DecPart-night Street Lighting Scheme – Public Consultation
2011
AprilRoyal Wedding Celebration – in conjunction with Friends of Jubilee Green
Apr-JulyPart-night Street Lighting Scheme rolled out by South Gloucestershire Council throughout the town
MayLeasing of mini-bus – joint funding with Bradley Stoke Community School (five year contract)
Aug-OctPost Office Provision in the Town – Public Consultation
Sept-NovYouth Survey Public Consultation – carried out by South Gloucestershire Council
NovemberBradley Stoke Radio relocates to Brook Way Activity Centre
November1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group relocates to Brook Way Activity Centre
2012
AprilNew Youth Provision Service model adopted by Town Council
JuneTown Council moves to purpose-built new office at The Jubilee Centre
SeptemberOfficial opening of new Town Council office by Jack Lopresti, MP and Mayor of Bradley Stoke, Councillor Charlotte Walker
DecemberAppointment of Youth Participation Worker – funded jointly with South Gloucestershire Council
2013
FebruarySetting up of Bradley Stoke in Bloom group
MarchRefurbishment of Woodlands Suite Kitchen Area at The Jubilee Centre
MarchIntroduction of Green Dog Walkers Scheme in Bradley Stoke
AugustInaugural Bradley Stoke Carnival – funded by Bradley Stoke Town Council Community Development Grant
SeptemberReplacement of some areas of play surface at Beacon Playscheme
OctoberReplacement of Play Surface at Brook Way Activity Centre Play Area
OctoberReplacement of Play Surface at Paddock Close Play Area
OctoberReplacement of Play Surface at Foxborough Gardens Play Area
OctoberMobile Cleansing Operative’s hours increased to full time
OctoberReplacement of flooring in Oak Hall at The Jubilee Centre
OctoberPurchase of two Public Access defibrillators for The Jubilee Centre and Baileys Court Activity Centre
NovemberReplacement of Boiler at Baileys Court Activity Centre
NovemberGeneral Power of Competence adopted by Bradley Stoke Town Council
2014
JanuaryYouth Participation/Development Worker role now funded entirely by Bradley Stoke Town Council
Jan-MarchBrook Way Activity Centre site – Public Consultation
FebruaryReplacement of flooring in Orchard Room, Baileys Court Activity Centre
MarchUpgrading of footpath at Jubilee Centre/Jubilee Green – New Homes Bonus Grant funding
AprilBradley Stoke Town Council takes over maintenance/grass cutting of Highway Verges and Roundabouts from South Gloucestershire Council
AprilRepainting of Paddock Close play area – carried out the Hilton Hotel team
MayUpgrading of computers on all sites
JuneReplacement of areas of Play Surface at Baileys Court Activity Centre Play Area
JuneInstallation of all-weather structure in Pre-school Play area at Baileys Court Activity Centre
AugustInstallation of two picnic benches with disabled access at Three Brooks Nature Reserve – New Homes Bonus Grant funding
AugustPurchase of new litter bins for the town
SeptemberInstallation of Youth Structure at Beacon Playscheme – Lottery funding obtained by Friends of Jubilee Green
SeptemberReplacement of shipping containers at Baileys Court Activity Centre following arson incident
SeptemberPurchase of new flatbed vehicle for use by Mobile Cleansing Operative following arson incident and loss of Piaggio vehicle
Sept-DecRefurbishment of Brook Way Activity Centre
OctoberUpgrading of heating system in the Oak Hall, Ash, Beech and Cedar Rooms at the Jubilee Centre
OctoberUpgrading/replacement of CCTV systems at all Activity Centre sites
OctoberInstallation of new footpath through car park at The Jubilee Centre to connect Savages Wood Road and Stoke Lodge Primary School – funded by South
Gloucestershire Council
DecemberInstallation of eco-friendly hand dryers on all sites
2015
Dec 14-Jan 15Provision of Leisure Equipment on Jubilee Green– Public Consultation
JanuaryAwarding of contract to build new Skatepark in Bradley Stoke – Wheelscape appointed
MarchAgreement of final Skatepark design
AprilInstallation of protective netting at Baileys Court Activity Centre
AprilInstallation of new walk-in cupboard in the Elm Room, Baileys Court Activity Centre
MayInstallation of new football wall at The Jubilee Centre
JuneInstallation of gates in the Jubilee Centre overflow carpark
JuneSubmission of planning application for new Skatepark
SeptemberInstallation of new hot water boiler and gas cylinder at the Jubilee Centre
SeptemberInstallation of new section of pathway on highway verge adjacent to Brook Way Activity Centre – funded through New Homes Bonus Scheme
DecemberPlanning permission granted for new Skatepark adjacent to Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
2016
MarchCompletion of new Bradley Stoke Skatepark
AprilOfficial opening of the new Bradley Stoke Skatepark
AugustPurchase of verti-drainer for use on football/cricket pitches
SeptemberVolunteer landscaping event at Skatepark involving a number of local groups/organisations/businesses
OctoberInstallation of LED lighting around all sites
OctoberPart of successful Wesport Try It, Love It, Live It Award given to Knightstone Housing Association
DecemberInstallation of acoustic ceilings in The Oak Hall, Woodlands Suite and Elm Room
DecemberInstallation of new flooring in the Jubilee Centre foyer main and meeting room corridors
2017
MarchInstallation of new kitchen at Baileys Court Activity Centre
AprilAchievement of Quality Award Status under the Local Council Award Scheme
JuneGirls & Young Women Youth Work provision taken in-house, and new members of staff employed
JuneRegistered as a local council Charter Branch as part of the Charter for Trees, Wood and People
AugustInstallation of new hearing loops in the Council Office, Baileys Court & Brook Way Activity Centres and The Jubilee Centre
SeptemberPlanning permission granted for two extra containers for detached Youth Work at the Skatepark
OctoberInstallation of new fence and gate on the top football pitch at The Jubilee Centre