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Bin strike officially over

by Claire Young on 2 August, 2023

Members of Unite have voted to accept the pay offer and the bin strike is now over. You can put out all your waste and recycling as normal on your usual day. You can check which day your black bins, recycling and food waste are collected on the council’s website. Go to https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling-collection-date and enter […]

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Recycling collections restart on Monday

by Claire Young on 30 July, 2023

Full waste and recycling collections are to restart from Monday 31 July. Following discussions between Suez and Unite, the strike action is suspended whilst union members hold a ballot on the latest pay offer, and the council are hopeful that this offer is accepted. All waste and recycling collections will return to normal from Monday […]

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A432 Badminton Road M4 overbridge closure

by Claire Young on 19 July, 2023

Last week National Highways closed the bridge over the M4 just before the Wick Wick roundabout on the A432 Badminton Road to motorised traffic. This is clearly going to have a huge impact for many months. Like residents, the council had very little warning this was happening and officers are reviewing all the planned work […]

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Relaunching this website

by Claire Young on 19 July, 2023

We’re sorry that this website has been out of action for a while. We hope now various issues have been resolved to keep it up and running – and are still working to restart our weekly email newsletter. We would like to say a huge thank you to all those that came out to vote […]

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Today is election day!

by Claire Young on 4 May, 2023

Today Jon, Claire and Tristan are asking you for your support to continue our work as your South Glos Councillors for another 4 years. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to speak to us when we’ve been out and about in recent weeks. You can read more about us and our plans […]

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Bus cuts reminder

by Claire Young on 18 April, 2023

With the start of the new school term, a reminder that a number of routes have been affected by bus cuts and changes. Details of all the cuts can be found on the TravelWest site, along with information about the new Demand Responsive Transport Service, WESTlink.

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Lib Dem Manifesto launched

by Claire Young on 16 April, 2023

We have launched our manifesto for the South Gloucestershire elections coming up on 4th May. You can read more on our local party website. The Lib Dems are currently the main opposition on South Gloucestershire Council and are standing in all 61 seats. As well as campaigning for re-election here, we’re fighting to win new […]

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Frampton Cotterell Spring nature sessions

by Claire Young on 6 April, 2023

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council are inviting people to join them at their upcoming Spring nature sessions. Contact Daisy by email or phone if you have any questions [email protected] or 01454 864442.  8th April, 10am-12pm Wildflower Seed SewingJoin them at Centenary Field, 10am, 8th April for the monthly practical conservation session (second Saturday of the month). They […]

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First Bus Services this weekend

by Claire Young on 6 April, 2023

Over the Easter Weekend, the following timetables will be in operation across all First Bus services in the West of England: ? Friday 7th April (Good Friday): Sunday timetables ? Saturday 8th April: Normal timetables ? Sunday 9th April (Easter Sunday): Normal timetables ? Monday 10th April (Easter Monday): Sunday timetables

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Have your say to Wessex Water

by Claire Young on 6 April, 2023

We know local people are concerned about pollution in our local rivers. Now there is an opportunity to ask Wessex Water questions on their detailed plan for 2025-2030 at an online event on 28th April. They say: Your questions could cover: the service we provide our impact on the environment  what will happen to your […]

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