Local Government Archives - Page 3 of 8

Photo of Cllr Rachael Hunt standing in front of a recycling collection vehicle.

Sunday 29th March 2020 TH (Reporter)

Changes to waste collection services due to the coronavirus emergency

South Gloucestershire Council has announced changes to its waste collection service in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) emergency.

Tuesday 31st December 2019 SH (Editor)

Have your say on council’s 2020/21 budget proposals

South Gloucestershire residents, council tax and business rate payers are being invited to have their say on the council’s budget and council tax for 2020/21. The current outline budget foresees a council tax rise of 1.99 percent from April 2020, which when coupled with a ringfenced 2 percent adult social care precept would see total bills rising by just short

Black refuse bins are exchanged for smaller ones in Bradley Stoke.

Thursday 28th March 2019 SH (Editor)

Council looks at bringing bin collections back in-house

South Gloucestershire Council is to consider a new approach to managing waste collections, which could lead to the service being brought back in-house in 2020. Overall, the council spends more than £22 million a year to deliver all of its waste services, an amount which has come under the spotlight as the authority looks to cut overall annual spending by

Saturday 16th June 2018 SH (Editor)

New leader, chair and vice-chair elected at AGM

Cllr Toby Savage was elected as the new leader of South Gloucestershire Council at its annual general meeting (AGM) on 16th May 2018. His election to the role follows Cllr Matthew Riddle’s decision not to stand for re-election as leader of the Conservative group (the largest political group on the council). Commenting on his appointment, Cllr Savage said Cllr Riddle would be a hard

Tuesday 27th June 2017 SH (Editor)

Winterbourne’s Tim Bowles is new Metro Mayor

The new Mayor of the West of England, Winterbourne resident Tim Bowles (Conservative), was officially sworn into office at the Engine Shed, Bristol on Monday 8th May. The event followed the mayoral election on Thursday 4th May in which Mr Bowles polled 27.3 percent of first preference votes, increasing to 35.7 percent after second preference choices were taken into consideration.

Tuesday 14th June 2016 SH (Editor)

Anger at lack of consultation on West of England devolution deal

The ruling Conservative group on South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has come under fire from opposition parties for planning to make a critical decision on whether or not to accept the Government’s proposed devolution deal for the West of England – which is conditional on the creation of a directly-elected Metro Mayor – without carrying out a formal public consultation. The

Wednesday 19th February 2014 SH (Editor)

South Glos council tax frozen for fourth year

Council tax in South Gloucestershire is to be frozen for a fourth consecutive year after three-party revenue budget proposals were agreed at a meeting of Full Council tonight (Wednesday 19th February). A revenue budget of £190.7 million was set for 2014/15, with council tax for a Band D property remaining unchanged at £1,245.20. A further freeze is also planned for

South Gloucestershire Council's 'team of the year' award winners for 2013.

Friday 21st June 2013 SH (Editor)

Council employees recognised for excellent service

Staff who helped residents enjoy the Olympic Torch pass safely through the streets of South Gloucestershire have been named ‘team of the year’ at South Gloucestershire Council. Their work was commended during the council’s annual Pride Awards on Monday (17th June), designed to acknowledge the hard work of council staff in providing excellent services to residents. Chief Executive Amanda Deeks

Friday 17th May 2013 SH (Editor)

New parish councils proposed for South Glos

Two new parish councils could be created in South Gloucestershire following the council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Wednesday (22nd May). Councillors will be invited to approve recommendations to create a town council for Emersons Green and a parish council for Stoke Lodge and The Common. The recommendations follow the council’s recent review of its community governance arrangements, which considered

Monday 20th August 2012 SH (Editor)

Have your say on community governance review

Residents from some areas of South Gloucestershire are being invited to have their say on a review of community governance. The review includes creating, merging or altering parishes in certain areas to ensure they reflect the communities they represent. Cllr Shirley Potts, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council’s Regulatory Committee, said: “We know that the development of strong, sustainable communities depends