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
Tories set to tackle planning class anomaly! 7th December 2015 Conservative Councillor Chris Windows is to raise the issue of permitted planning or so-called class use designation over a controversial new development taking... Local News
Conservatives seek to lay down marker on future contested power stations! 5th December 2015 Conservative Leader Councillor Mark Weston has submitted a motion to the next Full Council which, he hopes, will lay down a future marker for planners on the... Local News
Bedminster bus-lane branded another costly council 'White Elephant' 1st December 2015 A neglected bus-lane in Bedminster has been labelled "a costly white elephant" by a Tory city councillor. Local News
Tories' Budget bids pay off but they're coming back for second bite! 23rd November 2015 Conservative Leader Councillor Mark Weston is delighted to learn that his group’s early budget negotiations with the Mayor seemed to have paid off. Local News
Conservative Mayoral hopeful says confronting city's housing crisis is a key priority! 19th November 2015 Conservative Councillor Charles Lucas has acknowledged the steps taken to update a housing strategy for Bristol but believes much more emphasis needs to be... Local News
Conservatives promise to do all they can to deliver new railway station! 18th November 2015 City Councillor Charles Lucas remains determined to work for the realisation of a railway station, which would form a special transport hub, at Ashton Gate. Local News
Conservative backs Council investment to capitalise on high commercial rents! 17th November 2015 Conservative Councillor Charles Lucas is urging the Mayor to approve an Officer recommendation to acquire “Citypoint”, a leasehold property situated in the city... Local News
Conservatives demand commitment to cashless payment on City's Metrobus. 17th November 2015 Conservative Councillor Charles Lucas is calling on the Mayor to make provision for cashless ticketing on the planned Metrobus routes a condition of the... Local News
Fayre funding for community festivals 13th November 2015 Conservative Councillor Charles Lucas is calling for greater support for communities to hold cultural events and fayres. 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
