Conservatives call-out failure to conclude waste collection contract on Council land! Monday, 2 March, 2026 Conservative Councillor Richard Eddy is challenging the Green-led Administration to finally secure an agreement with Bristol Waste Company to remove fly-tipping items from Council-owned land. At present, residents are directed to report any illegally dumped rubbish by using an online portal:- Report and prevent flytipping (illegal dumping) but there can be delays and confusion created over who... Local News
WECA Mayor rejects Conservative bid to extend vital bus service 21st March 2023 The Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has dismissed attempts by the Conservatives to extend the last bus service to connect two South... Local News
Conservatives secure vital zebra crossing for busy Downend road 13th March 2023 A new pedestrian crossing will be built on a busy road in Downend thanks to a campaign by the local Conservative councillors. Cllrs Liz Brennan, Ben Burton and... Local News
Conservatives welcome huge investment in Hanham High Street 6th March 2023 The South Gloucestershire Conservatives are delighted to see almost £400,000 of investment going into Hanham High Street. The revamp project will help breathe... Local News
South Glos Conservatives secure vital safety measures for Badminton Road 2nd March 2023 New road safety measures are to be introduced in Old Sodbury following a successful campaign by the South Gloucestershire Conservatives. Two pedestrian... Local News
Conservatives make sure it stays free to park in South Glos 24th February 2023 The Conservatives have voted to retain free parking in all Council-owned car parks across South Glos. One of the measures contained in South Gloucestershire... Local News
Jack's Newsletter - summarising his activity locally and in Parliament 10th February 2023 Here is my latest newsletter. Please click here if you'd like to read it. Thank you. Articles
Conservatives secure future of Chipping Sodbury marshal service 10th February 2023 Chipping Sodbury’s taxi marshal service has been secured for the next 12 months. Conservative councillors at South Gloucestershire Council are delighted to... Local News
Bank transfer delays could protect victims from fraud 9th February 2023 Fraudsters often scam people into transferring money from their bank accounts, with the victim only realising a while later when its too late. I'm urging the... Articles
Budget proposals ensure Conservatives will continue to deliver for South Glos 3rd February 2023 The Conservative administration at South Gloucestershire Council has published its Budget plans for 2023/24. The proposals, which will be voted on at a Cabinet... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
