Lib Dem/Labour plans for three-weekly bin collections are ‘flawed’ and ‘short-sighted’ Monday, 22 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, Conservative councillors say. The opposition Conservative Group on the council has criticised plans by the joint Lib Dem/Labour administration to move to three-weekly black bin collections in order to increase recycling rates. At 60%, the... 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
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
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
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News