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
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News