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
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News