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
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
