From May 2026, black wheelie bin collections in Patchway will move to a three-weekly schedule as part of changes introduced by South Gloucestershire Council, (SGC). At first glance, that might sound like a backward step — but there’s more to the story, and some of the changes coming in are good news.  You can also find further information by clicking the using the link here - https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/three-weekly-black-bin-collections-2026/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium

Please find details below for Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport Trips in March 2026: Date Destination/Price Time Monday 2nd March The Rose & Crown, Rangeworthy (£8) 11.00am-2.00pm Tuesday 3rd March Abergavenny Market (£14) 10.00am-2.00pm Friday 6th March Yate Shopping Centre (£8) 10.00am-1.15pm Monday 9th March The Swan at Tockington (£8) 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 12th March Shirley's Cafe, Severn Beach (£8) 10.30am-1.00pm Friday 13th March Yate Shopping Centre (£8) 10

Patchway Town Council is delighted that Lucy Hamid from Coniston Community Centre has received a Community Award to recognise the selfless and valuable contributions she has made for the people of this community as an unpaid volunteer. The award reflects the remarkable and extraordinary level of work and commitment, time and care Lucy has given over many years in support of local residents, especially at Coniston Community Centre. Lucy’s dedication has made a meaningful and l

Please see notice from South Gloucestershire Council along with diversion routes for Merlin Road and Highwood Road, Almondsbury in connection with pre surface dressing patching works.   These works are anticipated to take place 23/02/2026 – 28/02/2026 between 8PM-6AM. Please note, only one road will be closed at a time. SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL (Various Roads, Various Wards - Surface Dressing Patching and Resurfacing) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Pedal Cycl

Patchway Short Mat Bowling Club based at Patchway Community Centre have recently taken delivery of an electrically powered winder to ensure the club remains inclusive for members of all ages to participate. The winder was supported through a Community Grant of £750.00 from Patchway Town Council, and the Club has successfully received funding from other sources including a Sports Lottery Grant. The Club is thrilled with the new equipment which means that the task of rolling ou

Please find below the Statement of Persons Nominated/Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations for Patchway Coniston Ward. Information on current and upcoming elections can be found here: Current and upcoming elections | BETA - South Gloucestershire Council You now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in England. You only need to show one form of photo ID. It needs to be the original version, not a photocopy. For more info on accepted forms of ID visit...

Patchway Town Council agreed its approved budget and precept for the 2026 / 2027 financial year at its full council meeting on 20 th  January 2026. At the meeting it was agreed to set the Precept for 2026/2027 at £548,410. The precept is the money that Town and Parish Councils raise to spend within the local area. The money is collected as part of your Council Tax Bill and the budget document linked below details how taxpayers money will be used in the forthcoming year. Based

Please find details below from South Gloucestershire Council of their planned road closures in the area. SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL (Bradley Stoke Way, Bradley Stoke and A38 Gloucester Road, Patchway) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Vehicles, Foot Passengers, Pedal Cycles and Equestrians) Order 2026 Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to m

Patchway’s sports clubs and community organisations reported more exciting updates at the Council’s Parks, Open Spaces, Transport & Planning Committee Meeting on 13 th January 2026. Bristol Jets BMX Club  reported that The Jets closed out a fantastic 2025 with a Christmas gate evening featuring the Grinch and Santa Claus riding the track with club members who had decorated their bikes and themselves with tinsel, fairy lights and other fabulous designs. The Jets hosted two wi

Patchway Town Council has needed to absorb significant un-forecasted expenditure over the past year including though not limited to taking on the guardianship of the former sports & social club building at Norman Scott Park when it closed in October 2024, and the costs of a number of by-elections. The Town Council has taken the difficult decision to pause the Patchway Festival for one year to support a short-term rebalancing of the Council reserves, and as a result there will

Please find details below for Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport Trips in February 2026: Date Destination/Price Time Monday 2nd February Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock (£12) 10.00am-2.30pm Tuesday 3rd February The Rose & Crown, Rangeworthy (£8) 11.00am-2.00pm Friday 6th February Yate Shopping Centre (£8) 10.00am-1.15pm Monday 9th February Clevedon (£11) 10.30am-2.30pm Tuesday 10th February Iron Acton Garden Centre & The Lamb Inn, Iron Acton (£8) 10.00am-2.30pm Friday

The January / February edition of Patchway 'Town News' is now available to read online or by picking up a hard copy from one of the key locations in the town. If you wish to contribute to the next edition, please contact us via email at: office@patchwaytowncouncil.gov.uk We are also looking out for local businesses to advertise in this monthly magazine. This is a great way to reach, as well as support, your local community. Please email: office@patchwaytowncouncil.gov.uk  for

The Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) and Patchway Town Council are excited to reveal the exciting new future for the former and much-loved sports and social club building within Norman Scott Park, Patchway. After closing in October 2024, the building will re-open its doors in the next few weeks as Hanger61 bringing new life and energy to the local community. This iconic building in the centre of Patchway’s largest park will become the latest sports venue, public bar and enterta

Patchway Town Council is pleased to launch the Mayor of Patchway’s Easter Egg Appeal 2026 seeking to gather a donated Easter Egg for every child at our two primary schools and Pre-School ahead of the Easter holidays. It may seem if Christmas has just passed, though the Council and Mayor of Patchway are calling upon the fantastic residents, businesses, sports teams and organisations across our community to support the Easter Egg Appeal in its fourth year. In 2025, through the

Please see details below from South Gloucestershire Council regarding their planned closure of the Gloucester Road Subway. SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL (Gloucester Road Subway, Patchway) (Temporary Prohibition of Use by Foot Passengers) Order 2026 Notice is hereby given that South Gloucestershire District Council in pursuance of the provisions of section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended intends to make an order the effect of which will be to close, tempo

Mayor of Patchway Cllr Dayley Lawrence attended the Coniston Community Centre Christmas Lunch on Monday 15 th  December. The Mayor mixed with many residents and members of the local community at this wonderful festive celebration accompanied by great food and of a visit from Santa Claus. The Mayor of Patchway said, ‘I had a fantastic time with everyone who attended this annual festive celebration. Well done to everyone who made this great lunch event happen. And it was great

Please find details below for Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport Trips in January 2026: Date Destination/Price Time Friday 9th January Yate Shopping Centre (£8) 10.00am-1.15pm Monday 12th January The Rose & Crown, Rangeworthy (£8) 11.00am-2.00pm Tuesday 13th January The Mall (£6) 10.00am-1.00pm Thursday 15th January Tesco, Bradley Stoke (£6) 10.00am-1.00pm Friday 16th January Yate Shopping Centre (£8) 10.00am-1.15pm Monday 19th January Gloucester Shopping Centre (£16)

On 15 th December, Mayor of Patchway, Cllr Dayley Lawrence delivered a Christmas book from the Town Council for every primary school student in Patchway. The Mayor visited Callicroft Primary Academy and Coniston Primary School in their final week before the end of term with festive bags of books selected for each year group. The Mayor met a group of students from each school and was able to find out how excited the students were getting in the build-up to Christmas. Ahead of

On Saturday 6 th  December, Patchway Town Council and YPB Events rolled out a new look Christmas in the Park daytime event at the town’s Norman Scott Park. It may have been blustery and the rain made itself known, though the day kicked off with a wonderful array of Santa’s, elves, antelopes and other festive costumed people taking part in the second Patchway Santa Run organised by local resident Scott Panschuk of YPB Events. Launched by the Mayor of Patchway, Cllr Dayley Lawr

Mayor of Patchway Cllr Dayley Lawrence and Deputy Mayor Cllr Angela Morey attended the Opening Event of the Palomo Lounge at Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Bradley Stoke on 10 th December 2025 to represent the Patchway community at this newest Lounger café bar in the area. Mayor of Patchway, Cllr Dayley Lawrence said,’ It was fantastic to attend the opening of this brilliant new venue with the Deputy Mayor, and colleagues from Bradley Stoke Town Council. We all wish the new ve