Conservatives Slam Lib Dem and Labour Car Parking Charges as Budget Deficit Still Worse Off Thursday, 1 October, 2026 South Gloucestershire Conservatives have criticised the Liberal Democrat and Labour Administration after new figures presented to Scrutiny Committee revealed that the Council's Parking Services budget remains heavily in deficit despite the introduction of controversial car parking charges across the district. The latest financial figures show a projected Parking Services deficit of £689,127... Local News
Conservatives Criticise New Council Advertising Restrictions as "Patronising and Unnecessary Woke Nonsense” 14th September 2026 Conservative Chief Whip Councillor John Goulandris has lambasted plans to expand Bristol City Council's Advertising and Sponsorship Policy by banning additional... Local News
CONSERVATIVE MOTION TO STRENGTHEN TAXPAYER PROTECTIONS FOR HIGH RISK COMPLEX DECISIONS UNANIMOUSLY BACKED BY FULL COUNCIL 8th September 2026 A Conservative motion calling for a review of how Bristol City Council manages major public-private partnership agreements and how it agrees more complex, high... Local News
Council urged to ‘act before a child is hurt’ as campaigners demand school road markings are repainted 28th August 2026 Petition launched calling on South Gloucestershire Council to repaint faded markings outside St Michael’s Primary School before pupils return South... Local News
CONSERVATIVES CALL FOR REVIEW OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOLLOWING TEMPLE ISLAND CONTROVERSY 28th August 2026 Conservative Chief Whip Councillor John Goulandris will be revisiting issues arising from the Temple Island redevelopment at the next meeting of Full Council on... Local News
Over 70,000 bin collections missed in six weeks across South Gloucestershire 12th August 2026 More than 71,000 bin collections across South Gloucestershire were missed over just six weeks this summer – an average of almost 12,000 households a week... Local News
CAMPAIGN SUCCESS - FOUR ARCE CROSSING 25th May 2026 After years of pressure, spades are in the ground on Four Acre Road – bringing long-awaited action to improve safety for families in Bromley Heath. Following... Local News
Pay More, Get Less 22nd May 2026 The Lib Dem/Labour coalition decided to raise council tax by the full amount, increase car parking charges and raise the garden waste collection fee by a... Local News
Fix the Flow, Prioritise the Ring Road now 20th May 2026 FURIOUS Motorists say New Bus Lane is Causing Chaos. Local councillor Liz Brennan has called for an urgent review of the bus lane and 2+ occupancy lane at... Local News
TAKING BACK CONTROL OF THE DOWNS 18th May 2026 After years of inertia under the previous Labour Mayor, the Council is now on course to remove van dwellers from the Downs by early Summer. Cllr John Goulandris... Local News
Policies Announced at CPC26 8th October 2026 See the full list of policies announced at this year's Party Conference. National News
Conservatives to Abolish Inheritance Tax on the Family Home 7th October 2026 We are the only party that takes the public finances seriously National News
The Leader's Speech 7th October 2026 Hear kemi's closing speech at this year's Party Conference National News
Restoring Consequences 7th October 2026 Hear from our team with a plan to secure our borders and crackdown on crime National News
From Party to movement 7th October 2026 Watch Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake begin CPC26 day 4 National News
Defending Britain in a More Dangerous World 6th October 2026 Hear from our defence team as we set out our plan to defend Britain in a changing and more dangerous world National News
