Tag: South Gloucestershire Council
10 months ago
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Two more large Filton HMOs approved by councillors despite neighbours' objections

A South Gloucestershire Council planning committee granted permission unanimously

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10 months ago
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Massive new solar farm near Bristol approved despite 100 objections

The vast plant would cover 15 agricultural fields in South Gloucestershire

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10 months ago
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Massive new solar farm near Bristol approved despite 100 objections

The vast plant would cover 15 agricultural fields in South Gloucestershire

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10 months ago
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Conservatives announce their Kingswood by-election candidate

Tory group leader on the council says the by-election is about protecting the green belt

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10 months ago
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Severn Estuary tidal power and disused coal mines could help solve energy crisis

Dan Norris gave evidence to a House of Commons select committee

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10 months ago
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Village hall in South Gloucestershire granted late-night licence despite neighbours' fears

Volunteers who run the venue told South Gloucestershire councillors it would be forced to close without the extra hours

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10 months ago
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Kingswood butchers win right to sell meat from van outside shopping centre

Residents flood South Gloucestershire Council with letters of support after an objection from the street care team

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10 months ago
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Kingswood by-election - everything you need to know

Why is it happening and why is it so controversial

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10 months ago
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Secure children's home 'a good place to live' despite 'inappropriate' physical restraint, Ofsted ...

Inspectors gave the unit near Bristol the worst grading of "inadequate" in 2022

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10 months ago
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Controversial high street changes will not be reversed because of cost

South Gloucestershire Council leader says the partial pedestrianisation scheme needs time to bed in

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10 months ago
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A look back at 17 major political events in Bristol in 2023

From Barton House to picket lines and a row over mayoral photos on a bus, it's been a tumultuous year

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11 months ago
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The 15 biggest Bristol planning decisions of 2023 that will change the face of the city

The year was packed with contentious applications, shock U-turns and furious rows

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11 months ago
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Bristol bin collections for Christmas and New Year - full list of date changes

Here is a list of the revised collection dates for Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North ...

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11 months ago
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Dan Norris £10K bus wrap fiasco 'clearly unlawful' but no formal finding made

Metro mayor's Bristol Labour counterpart Marvin Rees boycotts crunch decision meeting calling it "improper"

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11 months ago
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Former pub near Bristol to become Co-op and homes despite fears for local shops

Mum who runs store and post office told councillors it would lead to its closure

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11 months ago
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Plans to bulldoze Downend removals company warehouse and build new homes approved

South Gloucestershire Council committee unanimously voted in favour despite parking concerns

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12 months ago
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Bristol Rovers training ground part of ambitious South Gloucestershire Council housing plan

Bristol Rovers have been based at the 28-acre sit on Hortham Lane since 2020

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12 months ago
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Plans to reduce bin collections sees Government accused of 'acting like King Canute'

Opposition councillors accuse council leaders of proposing fewer rounds despite knowing the plan was in doubt

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12 months ago
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'Swathes' of greenbelt east of Bristol ring road could be lost to housing

Land east of A4174 Avon Ring Road at risk as council set to launch public consultation and detailed maps of proposed ...

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12 months ago
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Bristol's housing need snubbed in South Gloucestershire Council's new 15-year blueprint

City council's plea to provide land for desperately-needed homes ignored

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12 months ago
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Ombudsman orders South Gloucestershire Council to pay thousands in compensation to family of disa...

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has published a public interest report that indicated a high level of serious fa...

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almost 1 year ago
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Bristol greenbelt land sacrificed in major blueprint for 20K homes

Bristol's 'urban edge' will be expanded, including on land currently protected from development

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almost 1 year ago
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Where all the new homes in South Gloucestershire could be built by 2040

The council's draft Local Plan includes allocations for more than 20,000 new properties

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about 1 year ago
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Big changes for Bristol A4174 ring road revealed - 'We can’t carry on as we are'

Plans have also been released for other major routes on the outskirts of Bristol

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about 1 year ago
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Pair fined £10K for 'unacceptable' actions in covid lockdown

The pair were prosecuted by South Gloucestershire Council’s environmental enforcement team and the Environment Agency

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about 1 year ago
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Cost of living crisis and 15-year-housing plan among challenges facing council leaders

The Lib Dem and Labour councillors told how they're doing things differently, including "grown-up conversations" with...

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about 1 year ago
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Boy racers face £100 fine after council bans them from every street, car park and public space

Council proposes £100 fines for anyone taking part in "car cruising"

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about 1 year ago
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Drivers can now be fined £100 if caught dropping litter from cars

The new initiative was launched on November 1, and is part of South Gloucestershire Council's stepped-up approach to ...

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about 1 year ago
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New government bin rules could scupper South Gloucestershire plans to cut collections

Defra plans to include a “minimum service standard” of fortnightly black bin collections

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about 1 year ago
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Planning inquiry into 180-home development told council is failing to meet housing crisis

Developers' barrister accuses South Gloucestershire Council of leaving the district short of thousands of houses

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about 1 year ago
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Bristol ring road 'chaos' continues after another fault discovered during works

Long delays have been reported after a job expected to take a few days ended up overrunning

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about 1 year ago
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Public inquiry into 180 Wickwar homes plan that could change village forever

Developers Bloor Homes appealed to the Planning Inspectorate after South Gloucestershire Council failed to meet a dea...

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about 1 year ago
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Concerns plans to introduce blue badge fees for disabled drivers could see them penalised twice

The authority is set to introduce a £10 fee for the blue badge scheme as well as scrapping free parking

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about 1 year ago
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Fewer bin collections could be on the cards for South Gloucestershire residents

South Gloucestershire Council has today launched a consultation on possible changes to its waste and recycling servic...

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about 1 year ago
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South Gloucestershire car parking charges row boils over at council meeting

Conservatives accuse Lib Dem/Labour administration of "spreading deliberate mistruths" as coalition hits back

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about 1 year ago
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Town near Bristol confirms Christmas light switch-on date with big change this year

With just 80 days to go until December 25, preparations are being finalised for festive markets and light switch-ons

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about 1 year ago
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Universal Credit recipients '£18 a week' poorer under proposed South Gloucestershire cuts

The local authority agreed in February to slash £400,000 from the discounts to vulnerable and low-income households

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about 1 year ago
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Elderly woman forced to wash dishes in bath after rogue trader stole thousands

Daniel Dewfall, 38, of Yate in South Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and one charge of fraud

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about 1 year ago
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South Gloucestershire garden waste fees to double and end of free parking in council's budget

Proposals also include changes to council tax reduction scheme, fees for blue badge holders and higher burial charges

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