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
Independent Monitoring Board members sought for Eastwood Park Women’s Prison. 14th June 2021 Inside every prison there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB), which is made up of members of the public who are from all walks of life. The IMB monitors... Local News
Local Conservatives successfully campaign to block heavy city traffic through rural communities 11th June 2021 Conservatives representing rural communities in South Gloucestershire have successfully secured a weight limit along the A420 whilst major bridge works are... Local News
Local Conservatives welcome business support grant award to new café bar in Downend 14th May 2021 Conservatives in Downend have welcomed the latest funding support initiative led by the Council during a visit to a new local business on the High Street. The... Local News
Protect Avon and Somerset businesses from crime 11th November 2020 Do more to protect Avon and Somerset businesses from crime, says police commissioner candidate Mark Shelford, the Conservative candidate to be the next Police... Local News
Conservative-led plans for £16million upgrades to secondary schools in Thornbury and Alveston set for approval 25th September 2020 Multimillion-pound upgrades to secondary schools in Thornbury and Alveston are set to be given the green light by local Conservatives. A £16.7million package of... Local News
South Gloucestershire Conservatives discuss trailblazing initiative to protect local children’s learning with Education Secretary 17th September 2020 A ground-breaking new programme, spearheaded by Conservative-run South Gloucestershire Council to ensure the no child going back to school after lockdown is... Articles
Local Conservatives welcome Covid funding support from Oldbury Power Station owners 17th September 2020 Funding from Oldbury Power Station owners Magnox to support community-led projects across South Gloucestershire during the Covid-19 pandemic has been welcomed... Local News
GETTING YATE MOVING WITH SUBMISSION OF PARK AND RIDE PLANS 28th August 2020 The planning application for the 190-space facility, which has been submitted today, follows our successful campaign and the £4millon funding backed by Regional... Local News
LUKE HALL SECURES EXTRA SIGNAGE AND ROAD MARKINGS IN THE VICINITY OF GRACE LODGE - THORNBURY 27th August 2020 Following an approach from Luke Hall MP, South Gloucestershire Council have agreed to investigate extra signing and road markings in the vicinity of Grace Lodge... Local News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
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