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
Youth funding change ‘could benefit thousands’ 12th March 2012 Just 1 in 5 young people make regular use of youth centres Thousands more youngsters could benefit from council funding, under new proposals being considered by... Local News
£100m to ‘strengthen foundations’ of local economy 27th January 2012 Funding for schools, transport and broadband is ‘investing in the future’ South Gloucestershire Council’s Conservative Cabinet has revealed plans to invest over... Local News
£3m for superfast broadband roll-out 27th January 2012 Council investment to tackle district’s ‘digital divide’ Every home and business in South Gloucestershire will potentially be able to access broadband by 2015... Local News
Greener homes, greener schools 27th January 2012 £3m investment to cut carbon emissions and energy costs Two new green funds totalling almost £3m are to be created in South Gloucestershire – one for schools... Local News
Homes for Heroes’ consultation launched 19th January 2012 Former tank commander welcomes housing priority for Armed Forces A campaigning former Army tank commander has welcomed a council consultation proposing that... Local News
“Don’t Torpedo Airfield Consultation” 21st October 2011 Conservative councillors have criticised the Labour Group for attempting to ‘torpedo’ the public consultation on the future of Filton Airfield during a Full... Local News
Youth café proves a hit 21st October 2011 Yate’s new £1.3m ‘Armadillo’ youth café is proving a hit with local youngsters since it opened this summer – after local Conservatives put an end to a decade of... Local News
Airfield Sell-Off Delays Planning Protections 21st October 2011 The announcement that BAE Systems is closing Filton Airfield in 2012 and selling it off to developers has delayed the independent examination of the Council’s... Local News
Top Marks For School Investment 21st October 2011 The second phase of a £2.9m remodelling scheme at Pucklechurch School is just one of many school projects making progress across the district. Local News
Our plan for levelling up, housing and communities 4th October 2022 Simon Clarke has announced our plan for levelling up, housing and communities. National News
Our plan for business and energy 3rd October 2022 Jacob Rees-Mogg announced our plan for business and energy. National News
Our plan for digital infrastructure, culture, media and sport 3rd October 2022 Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport outlined her priorities to grow the economy in those spheres of activity., National News
Our plan for the environment 3rd October 2022 Ranil Jayawardena has announced our plan for the environment. National News
Our plan for the economy 3rd October 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng outlined our plan to grow the economy. National News
