Council Services

Emergency Planning

Whilst in general Stoke Lodge is not subject to emergency situations, it’s good to be prepared for winter and in the event of power outage:

Recreation

The Stoke Lodge sports field is available for hire and the Parish Clerk will deal with any enquiries.

Local Environment

Dog Poo Bins

The warden is very active in the Stoke Lodge area, and fixed penalties will be issued for non-compliance.  The .GOV website has information concerning dog foul and the law.

Highways

Stoke Lodge road showing zebra crossingSouth Gloucestershire are managing the drainage works on Shellmor Avenue and further information is available by contacting the South Glos Council.

Street Lights

If you see any faulty street lights please make a note of the lamp post number and street name and contact our Clerk who will liaise with the South Glos Council to have the light repaired.

South Gloucestershire Council is currently consulting on options to save money on their library service.  Find out more and have your say by 10 January 2024.
Have your say library consultation

THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO MAKE SAVINGS

The Council faces severe financial pressures and must look at opportunities to reduce what they spend to minimise council tax increases.
Included in the consultation on the Council’s budget in October 2022 was a proposal to reduce the annual budget for our library service by £473,000. See the full Presentation PowerPoint document.

Virtual Community Meeting

Virtual Community Meeting: Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 7 pm.  All local residents and organisations are welcome to discuss what is happening in your community.  Further details are here on the attached pdf document.

Find Out What’s Next

domestic abuse support services

Next Link.Plus South Gloucestershire Council

Changing the face of domestic abuse support services.  Are you keen to find out more about Next Link Plus in South Glos. and find out how we’re expanding to support survivors? Please come along to one of our events, have a chat and grab some leaflets. It would be great to see as many of you as possible!

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