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
CONSERVATIVES CONTINUE OPPOSITION TO PARK STREET TRAFFIC PLAN! 19th March 2025 Conservative Leader Councillor Mark Weston will be making the case against the proposed new road restrictions which will prohibit private vehicles from... Local News
Conservatives ‘disappointed’ with 250 home Charfield approval 18th March 2025 Conservative councillors have spoken of their disappointment that a new housing development in Charfield has been approved, despite them voting against it. Last... Local News
Conservative councillor calls for action to fix ‘crumbling’ rural road 17th March 2025 A Conservative councillor has tabled a residents’ petition asking South Gloucestershire Council to fix some of the district’s “crumbling” rural roads. Cllr Ben... Local News
Conservatives urge Lib Dem/Labour council to oppose changes to inheritance tax for South Glos farmers 4th December 2024 Conservative councillors are standing up for rural communities by opposing the government’s changes to inheritance tax rules for farmers. The Conservative... Local News
Conservatives champion opposition to controversial liveable neighbourhood trial 3rd December 2024 Conservative Councillor Bador Uddin has tabled a motion and formal questions backing residents in East Bristol who want to put a stop to the first liveable... Local News
Save Grimsbury Farm: Conservatives launch petition to save popular attraction 2nd December 2024 Councillors have launched a petition to save Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood as fears have emerged over its future. The Conservative opposition group on South... Local News
Conservatives make a case for better access to data information and greater public accountability 29th November 2024 Conservative Deputy Leader Councillor Graham Morris is set to argue for much more transparency and better record keeping of key decision-makers in Bristol City... Local News
Traders ready to kick off Christmas rush at Downend Christmas Market 25th November 2024 TRADERS in Downend and Staple Hill are taking part in special events to encourage people to shop locally this Christmas. First up is the Christmas on the Hill... Local News
Expansion of Frenchay Village Museum has been granted permission 18th November 2024 A proposed expansion of Frenchay Village Museum has been granted permission by councillors against the advice of planning officers. South Gloucestershire... Local News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News