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
POLICE PRESENCE TO INCREASE WITH HIGHEST EVER NUMBER OF OFFICERS ACROSS ENGLAND AND WALES 25th September 2023 Road safety, anti-social behaviour and rural crime are just some of the key issues which will be receiving further police intervention in the Thornbury area... Local News
MP secures debate in Parliament alongside crucial health centre talks 28th June 2023 Following his question to Department of Health and Social Care earlier this month, Luke Hall MP has now secured a debate in Parliament, focusing on the... 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
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
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
CHURCH ROAD AND PARK LANE RESURFACING WILL BE DELIVERED SAY LOCAL CONSERVATIVES 25th January 2023 The local Conservative team representing Frampton Cotterell have submitted to South Gloucestershire Council a community petition, calling for Church Road to be... Local News
HELP US SHOW THE DEMAND FOR LOCAL BUS SERVICES 20th December 2022 Local Conservatives in Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath and Iron Acton have launched a survey, asking residents to share their thoughts on which key bus... Local News
Council purchases former Thornbury Hospital site to build new Extra Care Housing and pave the way for new health facilities 2nd February 2022 We are delighted to announce that we have now completed the purchase of the former Thornbury Hospital site, which will allow us to move forward with plans for... Local News
South Gloucestershire recognised among top-10 Councils in National Climate Emergency Action Plan Scorecards 2nd February 2022 South Gloucestershire Council has been ranked in the top-10 councils in the UK on new Climate Emergency Action Plan Scorecards, developed by Climate Emergency... Local News
Prime Minister’s address to the nation on booster jabs 12th December 2021 Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the need for all of us to get our booster jabs. National News
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