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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
