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 call for local bus review for Bishopsworth 13th November 2015 Two South Bristol Conservative councillors have called on Mayor George Ferguson to have a local bus review for their area in advance of the South Bristol Link... Local News
Conservative mayoral hopeful welcomes homelessness housing but warns it ignores the most desperate 6th November 2015 Conservative Councillor Charles Lucas has backed the latest initiative to increase the amount of affordable rental accommodation for those at risk of... Local News
Mayor asked to intervene in Watershed 'Political Bias' wrangle. 4th November 2015 Bristol Mayor George Ferguson is being asked to intervene and ensure the taxpayer-funded Watershed arts centre does not continue to engage in "politically... Local News
Tory seeks guarantee on 20mph speed limit effectiveness. 29th October 2015 Bishopsworth Tory Councillor Richard Eddy is set to test the Mayor over the effectiveness of the city’s speed zones in reducing road accidents. Local News
Tories open talks with Mayor over their budget wish-list 29th October 2015 Conservative Leader Councillor Mark Weston has begun negotiations with the Mayor over next year’s Budget. Local News
Conservative questions Mayor's Commitment to Rail 28th October 2015 Conservative Councillor and Mayoral Candidate Charles Lucas intends to test the Mayor’s publicly stated commitment to local rail at next month’s Members’ Forum... 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
