On Thursday afternoon Thornbury and Yate MP, Steve Webb, joined Chair of South Gloucestershire’s Children’ Committee, Ian Blair, and local councillor for Westerleigh ward, Claire Young, to pay a visit to Manor Primary School in Coalpit Heath. There they met with staff, parent, and pupils at the school and saw for themselves how the new […]

A Council report, commissioned to investigate Conservative claims that the green waste charge could be scrapped without additional cost to the taxpayer, has come back with a categorical answer – the Tory plan would, in fact, cost at least £1.2 million a year, which would have to be paid for by cuts to other services.  […]

A Council report, commissioned to investigate Conservative claims that the green waste charge could be scrapped without additional cost to the taxpayer, has come back with a categorical answer – the Tory plan would in fact cost at least £1.2 million a year, which would have to be paid for by cuts to other services.  […]

South Gloucestershire Lib Dem Group Leader, Ruth Davis, has paid tribute to John Calway who today announced his resignation as the Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, due to personal circumstances. Ruth said: “Despite our political differences, John and I have shared a good working relationship over the years. During his time as Leader of the […]

On Wednesday night South Gloucestershire Council voted unanimously to defer a planning application by Chipping Sodbury quarry. Council officers had advised that the quarry’s application to update its terms of operation be approved by councillors without amendment. However Cllr Alan Lawrence (Lib Dem, Doddington) moved a proposal that the decision be deferred, so that further […]

South Gloucestershire Lib Dems have backed a motion calling on the Government to consider further action to tackle abuses of zero hour contracts. The motion was backed by all parties after amendments. The motion welcomes recent moves by the Government to end so called ‘exclusivity clauses’ that stop employees under zero hour contracts from seeking […]

Liberal Democrat Transport Minister, Susan Kramer, has announced the success of the West of England Partnership’s £4 million Local Sustainable Transport Fund bid. South Gloucestershire’s share of the bid is £1 million. This funding will be used to improve South Gloucestershire’s cycle network, as well as revamping facilities for commuters at Parkway Station. Local Lib […]

Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has visited South Gloucestershire to announce £212.6 million of Government investment in the West of England economy. This ‘Growth Deal’ is designed to create 5,000 new jobs, improve local transport links and give a boost to the region’s hi tech industries. The package includes £56.6 million for the planned […]

South Gloucestershire Lib Dems are joining local residents and campaigners to demand a better deal for rural communities left without superfast broadband internet access. Local councillor for Cotswold Edge, Sue Hope said: “Many local residents in rural parts of South Gloucestershire are upset that they have been short-changed, yet again. The Council promised superfast broadband […]

The amount of plastics recycled by South Gloucestershire residents has shot up by over a third since the improved recycling service started earlier this year. The total amount of plastic recycled in April/May 2014 reached 374 tonnes – 35% more than the 276 tonnes collected in April/May the previous year. The increase follows the expansion […]