CONSERVATIVES CRITICAL OF BRISTOL BLACK BIN BOMBSHELL! Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 Conservative Councillor Henry Michallat has attacked revelations that Bristol City Council is shortly going to ask residents about possible controversial changes to their household waste and recycling collections. A leaked consultation document which is scheduled to go-live next Monday (18th November) apparently posits options to reduce the current fortnightly refuse rounds down to three or even a... Local News
South Glos Conservatives urge Lib Dem-led coalition to keep car parking free following fears of a U-turn 16th August 2023 Car parking charges could soon be introduced in car parks across South Gloucestershire, Conservatives fear. This week the Conservative Group was told by a... Local News
Open letter to Mike Drew: Conservatives write to Chair of Council following 'hurtful' remarks 27th July 2023 Cllr Sam Bromiley, Leader of the Conservative Group on South Gloucestershire Council, has written an open letter to Cllr Mike Drew requesting a formal apology... Local News
Cash donation helps local transport charity 26th July 2023 A local charity that helps people get from A to B has been given a cash boost thanks to a donation from a Chipping Sodbury councillor. Green Community Travel... Local News
Udderly great news for local farmers following key Council vote 20th July 2023 Hard working farmers in South Gloucestershire have been given a major boost thanks to a campaign by a team of local councillors. South Gloucestershire Council’s... Local News
Stoke Gifford councillors urge police to tackle anti-social behaviour following Mead park fire 29th June 2023 Stoke Gifford’s Conservative councillors have urged officers from Avon & Somerset Police to take action to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area around Mead... Local News
Bin strikes until September: Conservatives call on coalition to avoid “summer of stink” 28th June 2023 South Gloucestershire Conservatives have warned that the district faces a “summer of stink” unless the new Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition acts to limit... Local News
Conservative councillors fight for Stoke Gifford play park to be rebuilt after ‘devastating’ fire 20th June 2023 Conservative councillors are fighting to get a popular Stoke Gifford play park back into use following a fire at the weekend. Cllr Neel DasGupta and Cllr Keith... Local News
South Glos Conservatives warn against ‘crazy’ plans to reduce bin collections and introduce recycling charges 19th June 2023 Fewer bin collections, new charges at recycling centres and an increase in the garden waste charge are all currently being considered by the new Labour-Liberal... 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
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News