Full waste and recycling collections 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 we are hopeful that this offer is accepted.
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- Thank you to all the collection crews who have continued working under difficult circumstances to maintain essential black bin and recycling collections for all residents. #HiddenHeroes #wearesglos #SouthGlos #CouncilsCan #ThankHoliday
- Members of the Unite union have accepted the latest pay offer made by Suez, our waste contractor. This means industrial action is now over and collections will continue to resume as normal. Thank you for your patience. For more info orlo.uk/Waste_and_Recy…
- 👍 The bridge is IN! We have moved the new Gipsy Patch Lane bridge into place. 🛠 Now there’s a lot of work to do around the structure & this will be noisy. Apologies for any disruption. 📞If you have any questions call the 24/7 helpline 03457 114141 #GipsyPatchSGC
- Mick, the manager of Grimsbury Community Farm is working alone in social isolation seven days a week to keep our animals safe and fed. He has managed the lambing, goats kidding and pigs farrowing and planted lots of new trees. #HiddenHeroes #wearesglos #SouthGlos #CouncilsCan
- Results of the Kingswood parliamentary by-election: Damien Egan – Labour - 11,176 (Elected) Sam Bromiley – Conservatives – 8,675 Lorraine Francis - Green Party – 1,450 Andrew Brown - Liberal Democrats - 861 Rupert Lowe - Reform UK – 2,578 Nicholas Wood – UKIP - 129 Turnout -
- The Liberal Democrat and Labour groups elected to South Gloucestershire Council at the elections held on May 4, have announced their intention to work in partnership to take on administration of the authority. Read more:
- @sgloscouncil condemns the violence against @ASPolice in Bristol last night. Our thoughts are with all officers who were assaulted, especially those hospitalised. Police have played a crucial role in keeping us safe over the past year and we wish all officers a speedy recovery.Chief Constable Andy Marsh & PCC Sue Mountstevens have issued a statement condemning the violent disorder in #Bristol 20 officers were injured during the incident - two seriously - and 7 arrests have been made so far. A significant inquiry is underway. ow.ly/OnL150E4OK0
- Well done to the pupils and staff at Beacon Rise Primary in Kingswood. What a lovely Coronation tribute.600 children at Beacon Rise Primary in Bristol have been rather busy this afternoon. Look at what they achieved. @BBCNews @itvnews @bbcpointswest @itvwestcountry @RoyalFamily #coronation @Coronation2023 @KensingtonRoyal
00:00 - As of 12pm, 400 tests have been completed at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in Emersons Green since opening today (7 Feb) at 9am. #DoTheRightThing #StopTheSpread #KeepSouthGlosSafe
- Dogs at polling stations – we would love to see pictures of your furry friends if you are out voting today in the Kingswood by-election. Don't forget you have until 10pm today to vote.
- You may be eligible for financial support to help with the rising costs of living. Visit one of our One Stop Shops in Kingswood, Patchway and Yate to get advice on a whole range of issues and services. You can also can call freephone 0800 953 7778.
00:00 - Mark has set his sights high and is aiming to clear one million bags of litter off our streets! A big thank you to him and everyone who joins his challenge on Strava. To find out more about volunteering in your area, visit orlo.uk/Voluntary_Litt…
00:00 - #SouthGlos local elections All the District election results have now been declared. The final result is:














