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
Jack asks the Health Secretary to join him in thanking the South Western Ambulance Service and the public 30th January 2023 Delighted the Health Secretary joined me in thanking the South Western Ambulance Service call handlers in reducing the average call answering times by 95% to... Articles
Cross-party efforts make WECA Mayor rethink budget plans that will leave bus users stranded 30th January 2023 Conservative-run South Gloucestershire Council has forced the Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority to rethink his controversial budget proposals. At... Local News
Update from Aeralis on their Modular Jet 27th January 2023 Dropped into Aeralis in Aztec West to catch up on progress with their modular jet which could replace the Hawk T2 as the trainer aircraft for the RAF. Their... Articles
Jack's Meeting with Enterprise 18th January 2023 Today I had an excellent meeting in Westminster with Laura Holloway from Enterprise car rental to discuss the forthcoming opportunities to employ and train... Articles
Supporting Home Building at Brabazon 6th January 2023 Today I again visited the Brabazon development and met with Colin, Seb and Andrew at YTL to show my support for the building of this new community in our area... Articles
Tennis court upgrades are ‘game, set and match’ for Frenchay and Downend 5th January 2023 Conservative councillors have been making a racquet about better tennis facilities coming to Frenchay and Downend. Councillors Liz Brennan, Ben Burton and James... Local News
Jack at St Peter's Church 4th January 2023 Today, it was great to drop back in to the Community Coffee Shop at St Peter’s Church in Filton which as of the new year is going to be open every weekday. Articles
Conservatives vow to ensure South Glos continues to thrive in 2023 4th January 2023 Conservative councillors have made a New Year’s resolution to ensure South Gloucestershire continues to thrive in 2023 and beyond. The Conservative... Local News
Jack at Stagecoach 2nd December 2022 It was great to meet with Rachel, Martin, Karen and Joe from Stagecoach at their depot on Gypsy Patch Lane who were very enthusiastic about the prospects for... Articles
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
