Extension of soft plastics recycling trial is ‘brilliant news’ for South Glos Thursday, 9 May, 2024 The extension of the popular soft plastics recycling trial has been welcomed by councillors. This month, a further 23,000 households will be included in the scheme that sees ‘soft’ plastics such as plastic bags and wrappers recycled separately. The Conservative councillors on South Gloucestershire Council have described the latest extension as “brilliant news” for South Glos as it will help to... Local News
Lib Dem/Labour plans for three-weekly bin collections are ‘flawed’ and ‘short-sighted’ 22nd April 2024 Plans by South Gloucestershire Council to reduce the frequency of black bin collections are ‘flawed’, ‘short-sighted’ and will ‘leave a stink’ for residents... Local News
“STOP THE PLANNED OVERDEVELOPMENT OF OUR VILLAGES” DEMANDS LOCAL MP 20th March 2024 Luke Hall MP has submitted strong representations opposing the housing plans proposed by South Gloucestershire Council. Residents were left dismayed late last... Local News
LOCAL FUNDING INCREASE TO FIX POTHOLES ACROSS SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE 26th February 2024 Local residents in South Gloucestershire have welcomed news that more potholes are now due to be fixed, following a surge of funding from the Government... Local News
OVER £11,000 OF INVESTMENT CONFIRMED FOR MULTI-SPORT FACILITIES IN THORNBURY AND YATE 8th February 2024 As of January 2024, a total of £11,531 has been awarded to the constituency Thornbury and Yate, as the Government continues to work with local communities to... Local News
RETURN OF HIGH STREET BANK SERVICES TO SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE UNDER DISCUSSION 19th January 2024 Local Conservatives have launched a campaign to secure a return of everyday bank services, in the form of “Banking Hubs”, where residents can speak in person... Local News
CONSERVATIVES SECURE CRUCIAL HEATH CENTRE FUNDING 5th January 2024 The redevelopment of Thornbury Health Centre has taken a big step forward today, as local MP Luke Hall has confirmed he has secured the first tranche of funding... 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
15% RISE IN TRAIN JOURNEYS BETWEEN YATE AND BRISTOL, FOLLOWING MP’S HALF HOURLY SERVICES CAMPAIGN 17th November 2023 Following the introduction of half-hourly train services between Yate, Bristol and Yate Gloucester, GWR have confirmed a year-on-year increase in passengers in... Local News
KEEP PARKING FREE AND GIVE THORNBURY A BREAK 27th October 2023 Local Conservatives are demanding that car parking be kept free in South Gloucestershire, after the Council announced plans to start charging residents for... Local News
Kemi's First Speech of 2025: Rebuilding Trust 16th January 2025 Kemi Badenoch gave a speech on how she'll rebuild trust in the Conservative Party National News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 28th November 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 26th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 26th November 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News