Labour in South Gloucestershire has unveiled its new team of lead councillors, following an increase in numbers at this month’s elections. Only one third of the 15-strong Labour Group were members of the last council, resulting in a lot of new faces in key roles. The new Leader of the Labour Group is Councillor Andy Perkins, who has been Deputy
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Following the results of local council elections on Thursday 5th May, South Gloucestershire Council will continue as a Conservative minority administration. In a joint statement, the current leaders of the three parties – Cllr John Calway (Conservative), Cllr Ruth Davis (Liberal Democrat) and Cllr Roger Hutchinson (Labour) – said: “We look forward to continuing to serve the residents of South
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An analysis of the total votes cast in the recent South Gloucestershire Council election shows that Labour came a clear second in the popular vote behind the Conservatives, but despite this ended up with six fewer councillors than the third-placed Liberal Democrats. All three of the main parties fielded a full slate of 70 candidates across the district. The Conservatives
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Voting is now underway in the 2011 Local Elections in South Goucestershire. All of the seats for South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) and all of the seats for all Town and Parish Councils within South Gloucestershire are up for election. District and Town Councillors will be elected to serve a four-year term of office. The referendum on an Alternative Vote (AV)
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Shoppers at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, will be able to watch the Royal Wedding on a big screen in the café and restaurant area of the complex. The Mall will be open from 10am until 6pm on Bank Holiday Friday 29th April. Opening hours of some shops may vary. The John Lewis and Marks & Spencer stores will open from
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South Gloucestershire police will be putting well-rehearsed plans into action over the Easter holiday weekend to help manage traffic heading to the Badminton Horse Trials. Around 140,000 people are expected to descend on the Badminton estate, which hosts one of the world’s largest equestrian events – second only to the Kentucky Derby. The event runs from Thursday 21st April, with
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The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, is raising money for local charities over the Easter 2011 weekend by filling its fountain pool with colourful plastic chicks. For a £1 donation to the shopping centre’s Fountain Fund, children can try to hook a chick from the pool. If they hook a chick with a winning number on the bottom, they will receive a
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Residents across South Gloucestershire are being invited to nominate for an award those who do great work in their communities to help tackle anti-social behaviour. South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has launched the Strong, Safer Communities Awards 2011 and is looking to praise and reward people whose commitment and hard work in helping protect their neighbourhoods often goes unrecognised in their
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Merlin Housing Society is extending its housing office opening hours after listening to residents’ views. From the week beginning Monday 2nd May, Merlin’s three housing offices will be open for residents to pop in from 8:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. And on Mondays residents will be able to phone their housing office until 6:30pm. The six month pilot of
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South Gloucestershire police have launched Rural Watch across South Gloucestershire. The aim is to offer support to farmers, stables and rural households to combat crime, improve their security and encourage them to report anything suspicious to police. More than 100 members of existing Farm Watch and Horse Watch schemes and those who have recently suffered from crime will be offered
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