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Standing Together Against Hate
As we mark Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, South Gloucestershire Council clearly reaffirms its unwavering commitment to building a fairer, safer, and more inclusive...
From big sister to published poet: Children of Foster Carers Week
Growing up in a fostering household can be a rewarding experience - but it can also bring challenges, especially for the children already living...
Local authorities and health and care partners celebrate the first system-wide...
On Monday 6 October, partners across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) came together to celebrate the launch of...
South Gloucestershire Council hosts civic reception for world number one event...
South Gloucestershire Council hosted a special reception at Kingswood Civic Centre on 2 October to honour the outstanding achievements of West Littleton resident Harry...
Two more fly-tippers prosecuted in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council continues to take action against fly-tipping in the area with two successful prosecutions in court at the end of September.
A Yate...
Caerphilly man fined for fly-tipping fridge freezer
A Caerphilly man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,220 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping...
First look at new community centre for Stoke Gifford
The inside of the new Brooklands Park community centre in Stoke Gifford has been unveiled for the first time this week as the project...
Ensuring safe and inclusive public spaces in South Gloucestershire
We are continuing to see an increase in the number of St George and Union flags appearing in public spaces across South Gloucestershire, including...
Up to £4,000 funding available to make high streets more accessible...
South Gloucestershire Council is encouraging local retailers to apply for an Accessibility and shop front improvement grant.
Grants of up to £4,000 are available to...
National Highways Press Release: Beam me up – A432 bridge construction...
National Highways is warning road users that the M4 north of Bristol will be closed to allow steel beams for the new A432 Badminton...
Filton Rogue Trader arrested after failing to show up in court
A Filton-based landscaper has been sentenced at Bristol Magistrates Court following a successful investigation by South Gloucestershire Trading Standards into rogue trading offences.
Lenos Mihalis...
Thousands of South Gloucestershire children celebrate reading challenge success
More than 5,500 children from across South Gloucestershire have taken part in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge at local libraries, reading over 85,000 books...
South Gloucestershire Heritage Open Days 2025
Historic sites across South Gloucestershire will open their doors between 12–21 September for Heritage Open Days 2025, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Heritage...
Woman from Oldland Common prosecuted for fly-tipping
A woman from South Gloucestershire has been prosecuted for waste offences and ordered to pay £360 following a fly-tipping incident near North Street in...
Open your heart and your home to a Ukrainian
South Gloucestershire residents are being asked to open their hearts and their homes to Ukrainians still fleeing the war on their country.
The council is...
Grimsbury Farm update August 2025
We would like to thank everybody who took the time to share their views with us on the future of Grimsbury Farm as we...
South Glos Council launches app to help residents access services and...
A new South Gloucestershire Council app has been launched, making it easier for residents to access council services from their smartphone or tablet.
As well...
Keeping South Gloucestershire’s high streets safe this summer
Shoppers and visitors to South Gloucestershire’s high streets can expect a warm welcome this summer, as South Gloucestershire Council and the Police join the...
New Charfield Station will connect thousands in local villages to the...
Construction of a new train station at Charfield in South Gloucestershire will shortly get underway, following project approval and the release of £39.5 million...
Council secures four more environmental crime convictions for fly-tipping and...
South Gloucestershire Council has successfully prosecuted four individuals for environmental offences, including fly-tipping, dog fouling, and failure to comply with household waste duty of...
Digital phone switchover
Landline phones in homes and businesses across the UK are switching from analogue to digital. This national upgrade is being led by phone companies...
Inspirational children and young people celebrated at Champions Awards ceremony
South Gloucestershire Council recently hosted a special awards evening at the BAWA Club to celebrate the outstanding achievements of children in care and care...
NHS and local councils join forces to support Every Move Matters...
Health and care partners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to move more as part of a South West ‘Every...
Cross party agreement to further strengthen action against fly-tipping in...
South Gloucestershire Council has passed a cross-party motion to bolster its efforts to tackle fly-tipping across the district, recognising the environmental harm, public health...
New capital projects will deliver new primary school for Cribbs Patchway...
Two new projects have been added to South Gloucestershire Council Capital Programme, following its Cabinet meeting on Monday 14 July.
A brand new two form...
Wind power project for Pucklechurch to be explored in detail as...
A proposal to install two wind turbines at Leigh Farm, which is council-owned land in Pucklechurch, will be explored in detail so that specific...
House owners prosecuted over empty and unmaintained property
The owners of a Marshfield house have been ordered to pay over £7,000 and handed Remedial Orders after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted them for...
Yate man sent to prison following multiple waste offences and CBO...
A Yate man has been imprisoned for 54 weeks and disqualified from driving for 11 months after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for multiple...
Children in South Gloucestershire are invited to join the 2025 Summer...
South Gloucestershire Council’s Library Service is inviting all primary school aged children to visit their local library this summer and take part in the...
New report on how food is made, sold and used locally
We are delighted to share the Food Across South Gloucestershire Report 2025.
This report commissioned by the South Gloucestershire Food Partnership gives a snapshot of...
Company director jailed for multiple thefts from customers
An interior installations company director has been jailed for 18 months after South Gloucestershire Council’s Trading Standards team prosecuted him for multiple thefts from...
Chepstow man handed 80 hours community service and ordered to pay...
A Chepstow man has been handed 80 hours of community service unpaid work and ordered to pay a total of £1,192 in costs after...
South Gloucestershire Council receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award
South Gloucestershire Council has received the silver award through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.
The...
South Gloucestershire Council signs ‘Why Weight?’ pledge to help improve health...
The three leaders of South Gloucestershire's political groups signed the ‘Why Weight? pledge for creating healthier places together’ during the council’s June Cabinet meeting.
The...
Major changes to South Gloucestershire’s recycling and waste services from August...
South Gloucestershire Council has announced significant changes to its recycling and waste services from August 2025. These follow the conclusion of its 25-year waste...
South Gloucestershire schools top national league table for sustainable and...
South Gloucestershire schools have been named top of the Modeshift STARS (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) league for the second year in...
Three new Children’s Homes will give local young people vital support...
Three new houses for children in the care of South Gloucestershire Council will open over the summer, providing homes and live-in, wrap-around support for...
Double celebration as South Glos Council celebrates an A rating for...
South Gloucestershire enjoys a wide variety of natural habitats and environments. Over the coming week, a range of events, talks, and tours will showcase...
Cost of living support with food, activities and keeping cool this...
Support with the cost of living is still available this summer with financial support, help to get enough to eat and keep cool, plus...
Successful Prevention Programme projects have delivered significant health and wellbeing benefits...
A £2 million prevention programme aimed at improving people’s health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire has delivered 11 innovative projects which have helped residents...
New location for this year’s free Celebrate With Me festival
A free community festival is being held in South Gloucestershire this summer to celebrate diversity and to bring people of all backgrounds a chance...
New Chair and Vice Chair of South Gloucestershire Council elected
Councillor Katie Cooper has been named as the new Chair of South Gloucestershire Council after being elected by fellow councillors at the meeting of...
Motorists advised to be aware of fake QR codes on parking...
With the launch of the off-street parking payment scheme in South Gloucestershire, motorists are being warned to be careful of scams linked to fraudulent...
Filton convenience store owner ordered to pay almost £500 for illegal...
A Filton man has been ordered to pay a total of £462 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for waste...
Frenchay man ordered to pay over £4,500 following rural lane fly-tip
A Frenchay man has been ordered to pay £4,525 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for waste offences following the...
South Gloucestershire schools programme will see new school places for Charfield,...
A new primary school will be built at Ladden Garden Village in Yate, and the primary school at Charfield will benefit from a significant...
Expressions of interest invited for operating Grimsbury community farm
In reviewing the different options for the future of Grimsbury Farm, we have recognised that there are organisations better placed to partner with us...
CQC assessment of Adult Social Care in South Gloucestershire shows good...
An assessment of Adult Social Care Services in South Gloucestershire carried out last year found that the council delivers good quality care, centred around...
Off-street car park charging scheme to launch in South Gloucestershire on...
The introduction of charging for some of the council-controlled car parks in South Gloucestershire will go live on Monday 19 May.
The measure has been...
Events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day
2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe on 8 May 1945.
The 80th anniversary might be the last chance to thank surviving veterans, hear their experiences and reflect on those who were lost.
