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
M49 junction is the ‘missing link’ to boosting the economy and easing congestion 20th December 2023 Major progress to build the ‘missing link’ to the M49 junction has been welcomed by South Gloucestershire’s Conservatives. Last month planning permission was... Local News
More than 200 signatures collected on petition to build Brooklands Community Centre 14th December 2023 More than 200 people in Stoke Gifford have signed a petition calling for South Gloucestershire Council to get Brooklands Community Centre built. Cllrs Neel Das... Local News
Petition to stop South Glos parking charges signed by more than 1,200 people 14th December 2023 A petition signed by more than 1,200 people to stop the introduction of car parking charges has been tabled by councillors. The Conservative opposition on South... Local News
Councillors champion local residents in fight against Woodlands Golf Course development 21st November 2023 The views of local residents should be heard “loud and clear” as plans progress to build almost 2,000 houses on the Woodlands Golf Course site, Conservative... Local News
New Four Acre Road crossing moves a step closer following public consultation 13th November 2023 A new zebra crossing for Four Acre Road in Downend has moved a step closer following input from local residents. The scheme has been championed by Cllrs Liz... Local News
Conservatives launch petition to stop ‘unfair and unnecessary’ car parking charges 9th November 2023 A petition has been launched to stop Labour and the Liberal Democrats introducing car parking charges in South Gloucestershire. South Gloucestershire is... Local News
Petition started by Hartcliffe & Withywood candidates 1st November 2023 A petition has been started by our Hartcliffe & Withywood candidates to save Queen Road car park in Withywood. After a review of free parking at Queens Road car... Local News
Councillors call for action on anti-social behaviour 7th September 2023 Picture: Cllrs Neel Das Gupta and Keith Cranney meeting Jack Lopresti MP and Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner A new bid has been... Local News
Conservatives urge completion of Pucklechurch path 4th September 2023 Picture: Cllr Ben Stokes and Steve Reade on the Pucklechurch path Conservative councillors have this week urged South Gloucestershire Council to ensure the new... 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
