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
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
