Raising Residents' Concerns Over the Waste Collection Chaos Thursday, 9 July, 2026 Yesterday, Leader of the South Gloucestershire Conservative Group, Cllr Liz Brennan wrote to the Leaders of the Lib Dem-Labour Administration who run South Gloucestershire Council regarding the waste collection chaos across South Gloucestershire. Conservative Councillors have received persistent complaints from residents about missed bin collections, delayed pick-ups, and failures across recycling... Local News
Lib Dem and Labour Councillors Plan to DOUBLE the number of houses in Almondsbury Parish 20th March 2025 The new Local Plan will determine housing and other planning across South Gloucestershire between 2026 and 2041. This plan, that was produced by Lib Dem and... Local News
Conservatives ‘disappointed’ with 250 home Charfield approval 19th March 2025 Conservative councillors have spoken of their disappointment that a new housing development in Charfield has been approved, despite them voting against it. Last... Local News
Extension of soft plastics recycling trial is ‘brilliant news’ for South Glos 9th 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... 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
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
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
