Several residents from Manor Farm Crescent in Bradley Stoke have raised concerns over gangs causing vandalism problems in their cul-de-sac.

The problem came to light in comments to South Gloucestershire Council over planning variations that Tesco want to make to the town centre.

Some of the objections posted tell of youths on the cul-de-sac, as well as nearby Shepherds Walk and Hedgerows, using them as a shortcut to the town centre.

One comment says: “Recently this access point and path was closed by Tesco as the site is being developed, to the relief of local residents who normally have to put up with gangs of youths who otherwise normally use this shortcut.”

The correspondent went on to say they are “plagued by littering; and disturbances and vandalism from youth ‘gangs’”.

Another resident tells of “noise, vandalism and litter” and says the problems happen in Manor Farm Crescent as they are “away from the public eye”.

The new access road to the town centre is due to open on Monday and it is unclear if the pedestrian route at Manor Farm Crescent will be opened again then.

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