Coopers Edge
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Coopers Edge is a new build suburb, situated in Brockworth, between the city of Gloucester and the town of Cheltenham. Building began in 2008 at the foot of Coopers Hill.
Transport
The area has rudimentary road transport links, it is situated less than 2 miles from the M5 motorway and the A419 which leads to Swindon and connects to the A40 to Oxford. There is also a regular bus service into the city centre.
Location
Coopers Edge is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with easy access to a network of footpaths and bridleways. There are due to be large designated areas of public open space, with special efforts being made to preserve the natural habitat of the wildlife in the area.
Local area
Coopers Edge is a short walk from a large superstore, business park and the newly developed Whittle Square, consisting of various retail outlets, a pub/restaurant and health & fitness centre.
Community
There is a Community centre, @The Edge Community Centre, which consists of a community cafe, sports hall, meeting rooms and garden. There are many sports clubs and societies which run out of it, including football, martial arts, yoga, gymnastics, a branch of the Women's Institute and local faith groups.
External links
- http://www.attheedge.community/ Coopers Edge Community Centre Website