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
Coalition must find long term solution for vital 84/85 bus service 8th June 2023 The Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition in charge of South Gloucestershire Council must ensure the 84/85 bus service has a long term future, Conservatives say. It... Local News
WECA Mayor’s £8m birthday giveaway is ‘shameless act of self-promotion’ 25th May 2023 Image: Cllr Liz Brennan, the Conservative Group’s Shadow Cabinet member for Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure The Labour WECA Mayor’s multi-million... Local News
Conservatives unveil shadow leadership team as disastrous Lab-Lib coalition looms 24th May 2023 The Conservative Group’s new Shadow Cabinet will lead the charge to protect residents from the Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition’s inevitable failures. Despite... Local News
Backroom deal between Labour and Lib Dems is ‘worst of all worlds’ for South Glos 19th May 2023 A Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition will result in higher costs and worse public services for residents, Conservative councillors fear. A backroom deal has been... Local News
Labour and Lib Dems are ‘taking residents for a ride’ with ‘shambolic’ delay tactics 19th May 2023 Secret talks between South Gloucestershire’s Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors have descended into a shambles. South Gloucestershire Council has been left... Local News
South Glos Conservatives announce new leadership team 9th May 2023 The South Gloucestershire Conservatives have elected a new leader and deputy leader following last week’s local elections. And if the Conservatives continue to... Local News
Sports improvements put Thornbury top of the league 28th April 2023 Upgrades to sports facilities in Thornbury will put the town at the top of the league, say the local Conservatives. Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate, and... Local News
Councillors welcome funding boost for Severn Vale sports clubs 25th April 2023 Conservative councillors in Severn Vale have welcomed a funding boost for local sports clubs. Councillors Matthew Riddle and Keith Burchell, Conservative ward... Local News
Government minister gives his backing to South Glos success stories 24th April 2023 Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen MP visited South Gloucestershire last week to see how the area is thriving under the Conservative-led council. He... 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
