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
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
