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A worker fixing a solar panel on a roof

South Glos Council to install solar PV systems on schools and other buildings over the next two years

jw47 - 9th December 2024

St Albans man prosecuted for waste offences in South Gloucestershire

All-party agreement to declare climate emergency and take action to reduce carbon emissions in South Glos

Waste operatives loading recycling on to a truck

Council to explore options for new waste and recycling contract from 2025

Staple Hill’s Page Park receives National Lottery investment

Tom Hampson, volunteer at Hedgehog Rescue, Councillor Steve Reade, cabinet member responsible for the environment at South Gloucestershire Council, and Yvonne Cox, founder of Hedgehog Rescue in Yate

Become a hedgehog hero and help our hedgehogs thrive

Editor - 1st February 2023
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Gavel and judge

Filton Rogue Trader arrested after failing to show up in court

Editor - 17th September 2025
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Retirement home developer ordered to pay almost £7,000 for breaching planning...

Editor - 2nd May 2018
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Red strong wind warning

An update on disruption caused by Storm Darragh

digital - 7th December 2024
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Black bin bags dumped on a green space

Lyde Green man fined £368 following South Gloucestershire fly-tip

Editor - 10th July 2024
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Councillor Drew with Parkwall Primary School children and parents

School children perform wildlife show to support nature recovery project

Editor - 9th October 2023
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A tractor and container for grass cuttings

Carbon reduction scheme to be rolled out to more South Gloucestershire...

Editor - 10th April 2024
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Children reap benefits from outdoor play session

Editor - 6th October 2016
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Wraxall Road junction improvements complete following £6.9m investment

jw47 - 25th October 2021
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Council employees recognised for public service

Editor - 1st June 2016
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South Gloucestershire residents encouraged to plant their own tree during Tree...

jw47 - 25th November 2020
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Next step announced for consultation on the West of England Joint...

Editor - 6th October 2016
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West of England Councils sign 10-year contracts to manage residual waste...

jw47 - 26th July 2019
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Councillor Rachael Hunt and Thornbury & Yate MP, Luke Hall

2,000 homes in South Gloucestershire to pilot plastic bags and wrapping...

jw47 - 20th September 2022
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Have your say on South Gloucestershire’s new strategy for ‘Greener Places’

jw47 - 22nd June 2021
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A plan for Yate to flourish and prosper – consultation on...

jw47 - 21st June 2021
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Fly-tipped waste at Serridge Lane

Frenchay man ordered to pay over £4,500 following rural lane fly-tip

Editor - 14th May 2025
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Page Park turf cut event

Editor - 24th November 2016
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Gavel and judge

Partnership working secures Criminal Behaviour Order first for council

Editor - 22nd August 2017
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Green light for next stage of Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area flood...

Editor - 12th March 2019
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New planning support to help residents build annexes and outbuildings

jw47 - 7th October 2021
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Warm and Well is offering grants to make homes that aren't connected to the mains gas network, more energy efficient.

Six million funding offers energy-saving home improvements for off-gas properties across...

jw47 - 26th July 2023
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Christmas and New Year waste collections

Editor - 12th December 2018
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Flood defence project progress impresses West of England Leaders

jw47 - 5th July 2021
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Record number of new homes will help provide ownership and affordable...

jw47 - 12th October 2021
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Waste operatives loading recycling on to a truck

South Gloucestershire’s impressive recycling rate continues to rise

Editor - 28th March 2023
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Fly-tipped fridges

Soundwell man ordered to pay over £1,400 following roadside fly-tip

Editor - 12th November 2024
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Bristol man prosecuted following fly-tip in South Gloucestershire

Editor - 18th March 2019
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Brighton man prosecuted for failing to improve neglected Downend house

jw47 - 13th June 2019
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Teachers and children planting new trees

Over 5,000 new trees planted across South Gloucestershire this season

Editor - 21st March 2023
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central heating radiator

Funding to help heat homes

Simon - 2nd September 2015
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Wick man prosecuted for waste offences

Editor - 11th October 2018
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South Gloucestershire Council shortlisted for recycling award

Editor - 1st June 2016
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Councillor Louise Harris at a recent tree planting event with pupils from Warmley Park school

South Gloucestershire Council’s climate and nature emergency progress outlined in annual...

Editor - 7th December 2023
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Cigarette butts visible though a drain grill

Kingswood man ordered to pay almost £1000 after being prosecuted for...

Editor - 10th August 2022
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Warehouse fire update

Simon - 6th December 2017
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Michael Thompson from the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, Jen Nightingale and Carys Peotto from the Bristol Zoological Society UK conservation team, Rowena Kenny from South Gloucestershire Council’s Climate and Nature Team and Councillor Louise Harris, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for the Climate and Nature Emergency.

Funding secured to help restore nature along the Severn Estuary

Editor - 4th September 2024
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An empty kitchen after Brown ripped out the units

Company director jailed for multiple thefts from customers

Editor - 30th June 2025
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Daphne Dunning, Clerk of Pucklechurch Parish Council; Councillor Rick Dunning, Pucklechurch Parish Council environment lead; Councillor Gail Boyle, Chair of Pucklechurch Parish Council; Councillor Maggie Tyrrell, Leader, South Gloucestershire Council; Councillor Louise Harris, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for the climate and nature emergency; Richard Higgs, Director, Western Forest; Laura Norton, Partnerships Manager for the Forest of Avon and Mia Ridler, Green Infrastructure Officer, West of England Combined Authority.

First trees planted in Pucklechurch Wood as landmark step towards creating...

Editor - 28th November 2025
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Consultation launched as part of independent examination of West of England...

Editor - 13th November 2018
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Councillor Rachael Hunt at Mangotsfield Sort It centre during the slip road’s construction

Mangotsfield recycling centre slip road nears completion

Editor - 6th February 2023
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Have your say at Community Engagement Forums

Editor - 6th October 2016
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Masterplan consultation launches to help develop a ‘Distinctly Kingswood’ future town...

jw47 - 19th July 2021
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Councillor Sam Bromiley, cabinet member responsible for children and young people; Council Leader Councillor Toby Savage; Councillor Elizabeth Bromiley; and Councillor Rachael Hunt, cabinet member responsible for communities and local place, at the former Warmley Pitch and Putt site

Location chosen for new Jubilee Park in South Gloucestershire

Editor - 26th August 2022
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Gavel and judge

Bradley Stoke builder ordered to pay over £11,000 for breaching building...

Editor - 21st January 2019
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Planning changes will encourage greater engagement

Editor - 24th July 2018
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Traffic on a road including a lorry

Supermarket prosecuted for breaching conditions for out of hours deliveries

Editor - 21st March 2025
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Public invited to hear more about changes to Thornbury High Street

jw47 - 24th August 2021
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New Local Plan 2018-2036

South Gloucestershire launches 12 week consultation on new Local Plan

Simon - 6th February 2018
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Trio of fly tippers prosecuted

Editor - 8th March 2017
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