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
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
