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
Recycling success will continue under South Glos Conservatives 17th April 2023 South Gloucestershire’s hugely successful recycling initiatives will continue if the Conservatives are re-elected in May, councillors say. It follows news... Local News
Conservatives deliver on Lyde Green safety improvements 13th April 2023 Vital infrastructure upgrades have been made to the area around Lyde Green Community Centre following a campaign by the local Conservative councillors... Local News
LOCAL ELECTIONS: Conservatives launch campaign to keep South Glos top of the class 8th April 2023 The South Gloucestershire Conservatives today officially launched their bid to retain control of the Council in this year’s local elections by fielding the most... Local News
Conservatives to spend big on Boyd Valley roads 7th April 2023 Almost £720,000 is to be spent improving the roads in Boyd Valley this year, thanks to a campaign by local Conservative councillors Ben Stokes and Steve Reade... Local News
Conservatives to deliver A432 resurfacing scheme later this year 6th April 2023 Vital road repairs will be undertaken to the A432 this year thanks to investment secured by Conservative-run South Gloucestershire Council. Conservative... Local News
New dad Cllr Toby Savage to stand down as South Glos Leader 28th March 2023 Cllr Toby Savage, the Conservative Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, will stand down at this year’s local elections after becoming a father for the... Local News
Downend car park to get facelift thanks to efforts by local councillors 24th March 2023 The Co-Op car park in Downend is to be spruced up to enhance the area for shoppers and businesses. It follows a bid by Frenchay and Downend’s Conservative... Local News
Conservatives keep South Glos moving with vital road improvements 22nd March 2023 Lees Hill in New Cheltenham, Church Road in Frampton Cotterell, Badminton Road in Downend and Down Road in Alveston are just some roads in South Gloucestershire... Local News
WECA Mayor rejects Conservative bid to extend vital bus service 21st March 2023 The Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has dismissed attempts by the Conservatives to extend the last bus service to connect two South... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News