Coronation events cancelled

MAJOR Coronation celebrations planned for Thornbury were cancelled after an "atrocious" weather forecast.

Thornbury Town Council had planned the Coronation Community Picnic for Mundy playing fields for May 6, including a live screening of the ceremony, dressing up competition and activities.

However the poor weather forecast for the day led to the town council calling it off the day before.

The council issued a statement saying the decision had been taken "with a very heavy heart", adding: "We are absolutely gutted about this."

A Coronation Big Lunch planned by Love Thornbury for the following day was also cancelled, with some of the entertainment moved to the nearby Swan pub.

Events that did go ahead included a celebration day at Crossways Schools, with a parade, singing and art workshop.

Elsie & Bea is a beautifully curated lifestyle and gift shop located on Thornbury High Street. A ‘Little Dutch‘ stockist as well as selling plastic free craft kits and children’s accessories.

They also sell wonderful home decor such as dried flowers, framed prints and homeware from ‘Pretty Little Home’.

Sweet treats are also available including Macaron’s, Pic n Mix plus more.

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They include:

*A shared focus on the climate emergency and helping residents with the cost-of-living crisis.

*A review of how the council makes policy, including local decision-making and more public involvement.

*Sharing the council's seat at the West of England Combined Authority, and working to improve local buses and the travel network.

The two groups spent a fortnight ironing out details of a deal following the elections which saw the Tories lose their overall majority.

While they are still the largest party, with 23 seats in the chamber, the 20 Lib Dem and 17 Labour members combined take the two parties above the 31 votes needed to command a majority in the chamber.

The Tories lost ten seats at the elections, including one in Severn Vale ward locally.

The Lib Dems gained three, including one of the two Severn Vale seats, while Labour gained six seats overall.

There was also one independent gain in the elections, at Labour's expense.

After signing the written agreement to form an administration, Cllr Young, who represents the Frampton Cotterell ward, said: "People voted for change in May, following eight years of Conservative rule.

"In discussions with the Labour group it was apparent we had many shared goals to improve the lives of local people.

"We want to take the council in a different direction, working with local people to make South Gloucestershire a better place for everyone.

Cllr Boulton, who represents Staple Hill & Mangotsfield, said: "This is a brilliant opportunity to put forward a new vision for South Gloucestershire.

"We’re aware of the budgetary challenges at the moment, with the Conservative government failing to fund local authorities properly.

"That can change at next year’s general election."

Cllr Boulton took over as Labour group leader following the retirement of predecessor Pat Rooney at the elections.