{"id":2101,"date":"2015-09-01T15:30:01","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T14:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/sgn\/?page_id=2101"},"modified":"2022-11-23T10:44:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T10:44:05","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_block_big_grid_3 td_uid_1_6a0cd7f529b80_rand td-grid-style-1 td-hover-1 td-pb-border-top\"  data-td-block-uid=\"td_uid_1_6a0cd7f529b80\" ><div id=td_uid_1_6a0cd7f529b80 class=\"td_block_inner\"><div class=\"td-big-grid-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_mx5 td-animation-stack td-big-grid-post-0 td-big-grid-post td-big-thumb\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/356-years-of-fostering-celebrated-at-south-gloucestershire-foster-carer-awards\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"356 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title=\"356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer Awards\">356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer Awards<\/a><\/h3>                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                        <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                        <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-18T10:52:21+00:00\" >18th May 2026<\/time><\/span>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"td-big-grid-scroll\">\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_mx11 td-animation-stack td-big-grid-post-1 td-big-grid-post td-medium-thumb\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a 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rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Glos Council grants permission to develop 160 new homes and a community sports hub on former school site in Warmley\"><img width=\"265\" height=\"198\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Grange-Site-Illustrative-Masterplan-Layout-265x198.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Grange-Site-Illustrative-Masterplan-Layout-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Grange-Site-Illustrative-Masterplan-Layout-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" alt=\"\" title=\"South Glos Council grants permission to develop 160 new homes and a community sports hub on former school site in Warmley\"\/><\/a><\/div>            <div class=\"td-meta-info-container\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-meta-align\">\r\n                    <div 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https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/KingswoodEasterTrail-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Kingswood Easter Trail window display\" title=\"South Gloucestershire organisations awarded Creative High Streets Fund grants\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/south-gloucestershire-organisations-awarded-creative-high-streets-fund-grants\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire organisations awarded Creative High Streets Fund grants\">South Gloucestershire organisations awarded Creative High Streets Fund grants<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-13T15:46:55+00:00\" >13th May 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/south-gloucestershire-organisations-awarded-creative-high-streets-fund-grants\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council has awarded a total of \u00a330,000 in grants through its Creative High Streets Fund (CHSF) to local organisations to enable them...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-charfield-station-on-track-to-open-in-spring-2027\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New Charfield Station on track to open in Spring 2027\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Charfield-Station-Update-April26-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Charfield-Station-Update-April26-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Charfield-Station-Update-April26-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"\" title=\"New Charfield Station on track to open in Spring 2027\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-charfield-station-on-track-to-open-in-spring-2027\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New Charfield Station on track to open in Spring 2027\">New Charfield Station on track to open in Spring 2027<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:33:31+00:00\" >5th May 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-charfield-station-on-track-to-open-in-spring-2027\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                The new Charfield Station in South Gloucestershire is taking shape, with many of the key features such as platforms and footbridge already in place.\r\n\r\nThe...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-directors-of-public-health-welcome-tobacco-and-vapes-act-becoming-law-and-urge-the-520000-people-who-smoke-to-take-the-moment-to-quit\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South West Directors of Public Health welcome Tobacco and Vapes Act becoming law \u2013 and urge the 520,000 people who smoke to take the moment to quit\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Quit-smoking-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Quit-smoking-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/Quit-smoking-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Woman breaking down cigarette to pieces.\" title=\"South West Directors of Public Health welcome Tobacco and Vapes Act becoming law \u2013 and urge the 520,000 people who smoke to take the moment to quit\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-directors-of-public-health-welcome-tobacco-and-vapes-act-becoming-law-and-urge-the-520000-people-who-smoke-to-take-the-moment-to-quit\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South West Directors of Public Health welcome Tobacco and Vapes Act becoming law \u2013 and urge the 520,000 people who smoke to take the moment to quit\">South West Directors of Public Health welcome Tobacco and Vapes Act...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T10:08:10+00:00\" >5th May 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-directors-of-public-health-welcome-tobacco-and-vapes-act-becoming-law-and-urge-the-520000-people-who-smoke-to-take-the-moment-to-quit\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Directors of Public Health across the South West of England have welcomed Royal Assent of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, describing it as...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/yate-man-fined-for-transporting-scrap-metal-without-the-required-licences\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Yate man fined for transporting scrap metal without the required licences\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Scrap-Metal-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Scrap-Metal-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Scrap-Metal-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"scrap metal\" title=\"Yate man fined for transporting scrap metal without the required licences\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/yate-man-fined-for-transporting-scrap-metal-without-the-required-licences\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Yate man fined for transporting scrap metal without the required licences\">Yate man fined for transporting scrap metal without the required licences<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-29T16:04:14+00:00\" >29th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/yate-man-fined-for-transporting-scrap-metal-without-the-required-licences\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A man from Yate has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a32,083 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/all-spaces-free-for-half-an-hour-among-updates-to-car-parking-charges-in-south-gloucestershire-as-scheme-delivers-essential-funding-to-help-support-services\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"All spaces free for half an hour among updates to car parking charges in South Gloucestershire as scheme delivers essential funding to help support services\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/car-park-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/car-park-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/car-park-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"parked cars\" title=\"All spaces free for half an hour among updates to car parking charges in South Gloucestershire as scheme delivers essential funding to help support services\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/all-spaces-free-for-half-an-hour-among-updates-to-car-parking-charges-in-south-gloucestershire-as-scheme-delivers-essential-funding-to-help-support-services\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"All spaces free for half an hour among updates to car parking charges in South Gloucestershire as scheme delivers essential funding to help support services\">All spaces free for half an hour among updates to car...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-28T14:59:48+00:00\" >28th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/all-spaces-free-for-half-an-hour-among-updates-to-car-parking-charges-in-south-gloucestershire-as-scheme-delivers-essential-funding-to-help-support-services\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Drivers will be able to use any space to park for free for 30 minutes in council car parks where charges were introduced last...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/south-gloucestershire-council-launches-ican-initiative-to-drive-nature-recovery-and-strengthen-community-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council launches ICaN initiative to drive nature recovery and strengthen community climate resilience\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/ICaN-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/ICaN-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/ICaN-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Councillor Ian Boulton and Councillor Louise Harris\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council launches ICaN initiative to drive nature recovery and strengthen community climate resilience\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/south-gloucestershire-council-launches-ican-initiative-to-drive-nature-recovery-and-strengthen-community-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council launches ICaN initiative to drive nature recovery and strengthen community climate resilience\">South Gloucestershire Council launches ICaN initiative to drive nature recovery and...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-28T11:40:32+00:00\" >28th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/south-gloucestershire-council-launches-ican-initiative-to-drive-nature-recovery-and-strengthen-community-climate-resilience\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council has today launched the Investing in Communities, Climate and Nature (ICaN) initiative as part of its efforts to help tackle the...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/cadbury-heath-man-handed-conditional-discharge-and-fined-for-illegally-storing-waste\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Cadbury Heath man handed Conditional Discharge and fined for illegally storing waste\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/CadburyHeathTyres-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/CadburyHeathTyres-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/CadburyHeathTyres-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"A large pile of tyres\" title=\"Cadbury Heath man handed Conditional Discharge and fined for illegally storing waste\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/cadbury-heath-man-handed-conditional-discharge-and-fined-for-illegally-storing-waste\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Cadbury Heath man handed Conditional Discharge and fined for illegally storing waste\">Cadbury Heath man handed Conditional Discharge and fined for illegally storing...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-28T11:26:47+00:00\" >28th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/cadbury-heath-man-handed-conditional-discharge-and-fined-for-illegally-storing-waste\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A Cadbury Heath man has been handed a 6-month Conditional Discharge and ordered to pay a total of \u00a31,469.40 in fines and costs after...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/sofa-so-good-yate-event-helps-renters-and-landlords-get-ready-for-landmark-new-law\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Sofa, so good: Yate event helps renters and landlords get ready for landmark new law\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hey-South-Glos-Renting-is-changing-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hey-South-Glos-Renting-is-changing-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hey-South-Glos-Renting-is-changing-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Sofa, so good: Yate event helps renters and landlords get ready for landmark new law\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/sofa-so-good-yate-event-helps-renters-and-landlords-get-ready-for-landmark-new-law\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Sofa, so good: Yate event helps renters and landlords get ready for landmark new law\">Sofa, so good: Yate event helps renters and landlords get ready...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-23T12:50:08+00:00\" >23rd April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/sofa-so-good-yate-event-helps-renters-and-landlords-get-ready-for-landmark-new-law\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Renters and landlords in South Gloucestershire are being invited to \u2018sit on the sofa\u2019 at Yate Shopping Centre to find out more about landmark...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/fridge-and-freezer-disposal-important-update\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Fridge and freezer disposal \u2013 important update\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Fridges-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Fridges-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Fridges-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Old fridges\" title=\"Fridge and freezer disposal \u2013 important update\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/fridge-and-freezer-disposal-important-update\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Fridge and freezer disposal \u2013 important update\">Fridge and freezer disposal \u2013 important update<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/digital\/\">digital<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-13T18:42:37+00:00\" >13th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/fridge-and-freezer-disposal-important-update\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                There is a national shortage in disposal capacity for fridges and freezers. Many processors that deal with them are closed or full. This means...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/hambrook-junction-set-to-fully-re-open-following-air-quality-improvements\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Hambrook Junction set to fully re-open following air quality improvements\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hambrook-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hambrook-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Hambrook-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Hambrook Junction set to fully re-open following air quality improvements\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/hambrook-junction-set-to-fully-re-open-following-air-quality-improvements\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Hambrook Junction set to fully re-open following air quality improvements\">Hambrook Junction set to fully re-open following air quality improvements<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-08T17:30:14+00:00\" >8th April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/hambrook-junction-set-to-fully-re-open-following-air-quality-improvements\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council is set to reinstate normal traffic movements at Hambrook Junction on the A4174, following confirmation from the Government\u2019s Joint Air Quality...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/new-community-centre-opens-in-stoke-gifford\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New community centre opens in Stoke Gifford\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/BrooklandsOpening-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/BrooklandsOpening-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/BrooklandsOpening-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"A group of people stood outisde the new Brooklands Park Community Centre\" title=\"New community centre opens in Stoke Gifford\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/new-community-centre-opens-in-stoke-gifford\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New community centre opens in Stoke Gifford\">New community centre opens in Stoke Gifford<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-01T14:26:37+00:00\" >1st April 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/new-community-centre-opens-in-stoke-gifford\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                The brand\u2011new Brooklands Park Community Centre in Stoke Gifford has been officially opened at a special launch event, providing a much\u2011needed community space for...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/easter-activities-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Easter activities in South Gloucestershire\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Easter-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Easter-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Easter-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Young girl with Easter eggs held over her eyes\" title=\"Easter activities in South Gloucestershire\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/easter-activities-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Easter activities in South Gloucestershire\">Easter activities in South Gloucestershire<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-31T11:18:51+00:00\" >31st March 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/easter-activities-in-south-gloucestershire\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Easter is almost here and there are plenty of free or low-cost family events across South Gloucestershire to enjoy.\r\n\r\n \tCommunity Party at Kingsmeadow at...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/business-and-economy\/government-launches-consultation-on-new-towns-proposals\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Government launches consultation on New Towns proposals\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Parkway-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Parkway-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Parkway-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Artist&#039;s image of how Parkway may look\" title=\"Government launches consultation on New Towns proposals\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/business-and-economy\/government-launches-consultation-on-new-towns-proposals\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Government launches consultation on New Towns proposals\">Government launches consultation on New Towns proposals<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T15:06:17+00:00\" >30th March 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/business-and-economy\/government-launches-consultation-on-new-towns-proposals\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is conducting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) consultation of the draft plan to deliver potential New...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-name-for-station-bristol-brabazon\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New name for station: Bristol Brabazon\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Bristol-Brabazon-Station-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Bristol-Brabazon-Station-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Bristol-Brabazon-Station-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"New station named as Bristol Brabazon\" title=\"New name for station: Bristol Brabazon\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-name-for-station-bristol-brabazon\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New name for station: Bristol Brabazon\">New name for station: Bristol Brabazon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T17:04:59+00:00\" >23rd March 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/new-name-for-station-bristol-brabazon\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                The new railway station being built in North Filton has today been officially named: Bristol Brabazon.\r\nThe new station is one of five already coming...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/patchway-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Patchway-fly-tip-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Patchway-fly-tip-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/Patchway-fly-tip-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Fly-tipped waste in Patchway\" title=\"Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/patchway-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\">Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-12T15:29:12+00:00\" >12th March 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/patchway-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A woman from Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a3700 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her following...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/report-on-biodiversity-in-south-gloucestershire-shows-council-and-communities-working-together-to-protect-and-enhance-local-nature-and-wildlife\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working together to protect and enhance local nature and wildlife\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Cllr Louise Harris taking part in tree planting at the new Pucklechurch Woodland\" title=\"Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working together to protect and enhance local nature and wildlife\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/report-on-biodiversity-in-south-gloucestershire-shows-council-and-communities-working-together-to-protect-and-enhance-local-nature-and-wildlife\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working together to protect and enhance local nature and wildlife\">Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-10T15:31:15+00:00\" >10th March 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/report-on-biodiversity-in-south-gloucestershire-shows-council-and-communities-working-together-to-protect-and-enhance-local-nature-and-wildlife\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A wide range of work, including practical programmes such as the creation of new nature reserves and improvements to local habitats, as well as...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/westbury-on-trym-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Fly-tipImage-324x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/westbury-on-trym-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\">Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-19T11:46:21+00:00\" >19th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/westbury-on-trym-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A woman from Westbury-on-Trym in Bristol has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a3368 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/south-gloucestershire-council-highlights-action-underway-following-new-lgbtq-inclusion-research\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Report-1-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Report-1-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Report-1-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Report\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/south-gloucestershire-council-highlights-action-underway-following-new-lgbtq-inclusion-research\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research\">South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-16T15:51:20+00:00\" >16th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/south-gloucestershire-council-highlights-action-underway-following-new-lgbtq-inclusion-research\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving equality, inclusion and wellbeing for the LBGTQ+ community, following the publication of new research carried...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-gloucestershire-budget-will-support-council-priorities-to-improve-peoples-lives-support-those-in-need-and-build-better-communities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people\u2019s lives, support those in need and build better communities\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"council offices\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people\u2019s lives, support those in need and build better communities\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-gloucestershire-budget-will-support-council-priorities-to-improve-peoples-lives-support-those-in-need-and-build-better-communities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people\u2019s lives, support those in need and build better communities\">South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people\u2019s lives,...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-12T09:36:16+00:00\" >12th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-gloucestershire-budget-will-support-council-priorities-to-improve-peoples-lives-support-those-in-need-and-build-better-communities\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council has agreed and balanced its budget for the coming year (2026\/27) and set out how it will invest resources to help...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-leaders-unite-15-councils-urge-immediate-passage-of-historic-tobacco-bill\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South West leaders unite: 15 councils urge immediate passage of historic tobacco bill\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Smokefree-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Smokefree-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Smokefree-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"A young woman snapping a cigarette in half\" title=\"South West leaders unite: 15 councils urge immediate passage of historic tobacco bill\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-leaders-unite-15-councils-urge-immediate-passage-of-historic-tobacco-bill\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South West leaders unite: 15 councils urge immediate passage of historic tobacco bill\">South West leaders unite: 15 councils urge immediate passage of historic...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-11T13:57:42+00:00\" >11th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/south-west-leaders-unite-15-councils-urge-immediate-passage-of-historic-tobacco-bill\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                In a powerful demonstration of regional collaboration, the Council Leaders and Directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/south-gloucestershire-council-chairs-community-award-winners-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council Chair\u2019s Community Award winners 2026\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Chairs-Community-Awards-2026-group-photo-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Chairs-Community-Awards-2026-group-photo-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/Chairs-Community-Awards-2026-group-photo-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Group photo of the Chair&#039;s Community Award recipients 2026.\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council Chair\u2019s Community Award winners 2026\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/south-gloucestershire-council-chairs-community-award-winners-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council Chair\u2019s Community Award winners 2026\">South Gloucestershire Council Chair\u2019s Community Award winners 2026<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-11T11:44:21+00:00\" >11th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/south-gloucestershire-council-chairs-community-award-winners-2026\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Unsung heroes from across South Gloucestershire have been presented with a Chair\u2019s Community Award to celebrate the selfless and valuable contributions they make as...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/abbeywood-community-school-opens-new-12m-facilities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Abbeywood Community School opens new \u00a312m facilities\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/OlympusBuilding-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/OlympusBuilding-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/02\/OlympusBuilding-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Olympus Building opening event\" title=\"Abbeywood Community School opens new \u00a312m facilities\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/abbeywood-community-school-opens-new-12m-facilities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Abbeywood Community School opens new \u00a312m facilities\">Abbeywood Community School opens new \u00a312m facilities<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-06T14:40:29+00:00\" >6th February 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/abbeywood-community-school-opens-new-12m-facilities\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Abbeywood Community School in Stoke Gifford has fully opened brand new and improved buildings and facilities, thanks to a \u00a312 million project, funded by...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/south-gloucestershire-council-introduces-new-recycling-bags-for-households\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/NewRecyclingBag-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/NewRecyclingBag-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/NewRecyclingBag-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"New recycling bag\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/south-gloucestershire-council-introduces-new-recycling-bags-for-households\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households\">South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-29T15:28:54+00:00\" >29th January 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/south-gloucestershire-council-introduces-new-recycling-bags-for-households\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council will begin introducing new recycling bags from mid-February to help residents adapt to three-weekly black bin collections.\r\n\r\nTwo types of recycling bag...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/CCTV1-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/CCTV1-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/CCTV1-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"cctv footage\" title=\"Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\">Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-28T09:17:09+00:00\" >28th January 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A man from Bradley Stoke has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a31,894 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-glos-council-proposes-balanced-budget-and-investments-despite-real-financial-pressures\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Glos Council proposes balanced budget and investments despite real financial pressures\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/02\/Badminton-Road-office-Yate-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"council offices\" title=\"South Glos Council proposes balanced budget and investments despite real financial pressures\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-glos-council-proposes-balanced-budget-and-investments-despite-real-financial-pressures\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Glos Council proposes balanced budget and investments despite real financial pressures\">South Glos Council proposes balanced budget and investments despite real financial...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-23T14:27:15+00:00\" >23rd January 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/budget\/south-glos-council-proposes-balanced-budget-and-investments-despite-real-financial-pressures\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council will be able to balance its budget for the next two years by continuing to make more efficiencies and using\u202fits\u202freserves.\u00a0Despite the...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/former-whirlpool-factory-site-in-yate-on-the-market-to-provide-new-housing-and-employment-for-local-people\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Former Whirlpool factory site in Yate on the market to provide new housing and employment for local people\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/STATION-ROAD-AERIAL-3-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/STATION-ROAD-AERIAL-3-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/STATION-ROAD-AERIAL-3-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Aerial image of Station Road in Yate\" title=\"Former Whirlpool factory site in Yate on the market to provide new housing and employment for local people\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/former-whirlpool-factory-site-in-yate-on-the-market-to-provide-new-housing-and-employment-for-local-people\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Former Whirlpool factory site in Yate on the market to provide new housing and employment for local people\">Former Whirlpool factory site in Yate on the market to provide...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-22T09:24:02+00:00\" >22nd January 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/former-whirlpool-factory-site-in-yate-on-the-market-to-provide-new-housing-and-employment-for-local-people\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council is seeking proposals for the best use of the former Beko factory on Station Road in Yate, as the site is...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/public-engagement-event-for-the-watermore-infant-school-site-in-frampton-cotterell\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public engagement event for the Watermore Infant School site in Frampton Cotterell\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/Proposed-street-scene-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/Proposed-street-scene-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/Proposed-street-scene-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Proposed street scene\" title=\"Public engagement event for the Watermore Infant School site in Frampton Cotterell\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/public-engagement-event-for-the-watermore-infant-school-site-in-frampton-cotterell\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public engagement event for the Watermore Infant School site in Frampton Cotterell\">Public engagement event for the Watermore Infant School site in Frampton...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-20T12:40:46+00:00\" >20th January 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/public-engagement-event-for-the-watermore-infant-school-site-in-frampton-cotterell\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council and its affordable housing development partner, LiveWest, will host a public engagement event to present final designs for the redeveloped Watermore...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/adults\/be-a-good-neighbour-this-winter-and-help-combat-loneliness-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Be a good neighbour this winter and help combat loneliness in South Gloucestershire\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Good-Neighbours-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Good-Neighbours-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Good-Neighbours-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Good Neighbours graphic\" title=\"Be a good neighbour this winter and help combat loneliness in South Gloucestershire\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/adults\/be-a-good-neighbour-this-winter-and-help-combat-loneliness-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Be a good neighbour this winter and help combat loneliness in South Gloucestershire\">Be a good neighbour this winter and help combat loneliness in...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-16T16:48:44+00:00\" >16th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/adults\/be-a-good-neighbour-this-winter-and-help-combat-loneliness-in-south-gloucestershire\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council and Age UK South Gloucestershire are urging residents to be good neighbours this winter by checking in on vulnerable and isolated...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/views-sought-by-two-councils-on-proposals-to-make-the-a432-safer\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Views sought by two councils on proposals to make the A432 safer\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Downend-High-St-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Downend-High-St-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Downend-High-St-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"A bus travelling down Downend Road\/Downend High STreet\" title=\"Views sought by two councils on proposals to make the A432 safer\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/views-sought-by-two-councils-on-proposals-to-make-the-a432-safer\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Views sought by two councils on proposals to make the A432 safer\">Views sought by two councils on proposals to make the A432...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-15T13:59:14+00:00\" >15th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/views-sought-by-two-councils-on-proposals-to-make-the-a432-safer\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council have teamed up on a project to make a five and a half mile stretch of the...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/public-health-leads-urge-public-support-following-the-continued-surge-in-winter-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in winter illnesses\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Winter-bugs-BNSSG-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Winter-bugs-BNSSG-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Winter-bugs-BNSSG-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Help stop the spread of winter bugs\" title=\"Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in winter illnesses\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/public-health-leads-urge-public-support-following-the-continued-surge-in-winter-illnesses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in winter illnesses\">Public health leads urge public support following the continued surge in...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-15T11:36:44+00:00\" >15th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/health-and-wellbeing\/public-health-leads-urge-public-support-following-the-continued-surge-in-winter-illnesses\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                NHS and public health leaders across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are urging everyone to take a few small steps to help prevent...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bristol-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bristol woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/FiltonFlyTip-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/FiltonFlyTip-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/FiltonFlyTip-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Fly-tipped waste on the roadside\" title=\"Bristol woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bristol-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bristol woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\">Bristol woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-15T10:46:17+00:00\" >15th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/bristol-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A Bristol woman has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a3931 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her following the...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/climate-and-nature-emergency-annual-report-shows-action-and-progress-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Climate and Nature Emergency \u2013 annual report shows action and progress in South Gloucestershire\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-LH-tree-planting-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Cllr Louise Harris taking part in tree planting at the new Pucklechurch Woodland\" title=\"Climate and Nature Emergency \u2013 annual report shows action and progress in South Gloucestershire\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/climate-and-nature-emergency-annual-report-shows-action-and-progress-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Climate and Nature Emergency \u2013 annual report shows action and progress in South Gloucestershire\">Climate and Nature Emergency \u2013 annual report shows action and progress...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-11T15:31:38+00:00\" >11th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/climate-and-nature-emergency-annual-report-shows-action-and-progress-in-south-gloucestershire\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council is working closely and effectively with local people, groups and organisations to make a meaningful and positive impact on our environment,...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/rogue-kitchen-fitter-ordered-to-repay-over-100k-to-his-victims\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Rogue kitchen fitter ordered to repay over \u00a3100k to his victims\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Kitchen-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Kitchen-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Kitchen-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"An empty kitchen after Brown ripped out the units\" title=\"Rogue kitchen fitter ordered to repay over \u00a3100k to his victims\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/rogue-kitchen-fitter-ordered-to-repay-over-100k-to-his-victims\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Rogue kitchen fitter ordered to repay over \u00a3100k to his victims\">Rogue kitchen fitter ordered to repay over \u00a3100k to his victims<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-08T16:44:24+00:00\" >8th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/rogue-kitchen-fitter-ordered-to-repay-over-100k-to-his-victims\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A rogue kitchen fitter from South Gloucestershire who was jailed earlier this year has been ordered to repay over \u00a3103,000 to his victims.\r\n\r\nJames Brown,...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/education\/4-725m-investment-in-40-new-send-places-in-south-glos-schools\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"\u00a34.725m Investment in 40 new SEND places in South Glos Schools\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/SENDNewsroom-002-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/SENDNewsroom-002-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/SENDNewsroom-002-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"\" title=\"\u00a34.725m Investment in 40 new SEND places in South Glos Schools\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/education\/4-725m-investment-in-40-new-send-places-in-south-glos-schools\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"\u00a34.725m Investment in 40 new SEND places in South Glos Schools\">\u00a34.725m Investment in 40 new SEND places in South Glos Schools<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-08T11:34:43+00:00\" >8th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/education\/4-725m-investment-in-40-new-send-places-in-south-glos-schools\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Three new Resource Bases are planned for South Gloucestershire schools, to increase the number of places in mainstream schools for children with additional needs.\r\n\r\nResource...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/first-trees-planted-in-pucklechurch-wood-as-landmark-step-towards-creating-new-western-forest\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"First trees planted in Pucklechurch Wood as landmark step towards creating new Western Forest\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-photo-1-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-photo-1-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Pucklechurch-Woodland-photo-1-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"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\u2019s 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.\" title=\"First trees planted in Pucklechurch Wood as landmark step towards creating new Western Forest\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/first-trees-planted-in-pucklechurch-wood-as-landmark-step-towards-creating-new-western-forest\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"First trees planted in Pucklechurch Wood as landmark step towards creating new Western Forest\">First trees planted in Pucklechurch Wood as landmark step towards creating...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-28T08:44:52+00:00\" >28th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/climate-nature-emergency\/first-trees-planted-in-pucklechurch-wood-as-landmark-step-towards-creating-new-western-forest\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A major milestone towards creating the UK\u2019s first new national forest in more than three decades is underway as the first trees are planted...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/safer-nights-out\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Celebrate the festive season safely &#8211; get advice on having safer nights out\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/SaferStreetsSG-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/SaferStreetsSG-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/SaferStreetsSG-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Safer Streets\" title=\"Celebrate the festive season safely &#8211; get advice on having safer nights out\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/safer-nights-out\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Celebrate the festive season safely &#8211; get advice on having safer nights out\">Celebrate the festive season safely &#8211; get advice on having safer...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/digital\/\">digital<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-05T13:15:39+00:00\" >5th December 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/safer-nights-out\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                If you are planning a night out over Christmas or New Year our community safety team is ready to offer good advice on how...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/top-of-the-class-new-schools-for-lyde-green-reach-the-heights\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Top of the class &#8211; New Schools for Lyde Green reach the heights\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Lyde-Green-Topping-Out-2-324x160.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Lyde-Green-Topping-Out-2-324x160.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Lyde-Green-Topping-Out-2-533x261.jpeg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"The attached image shows an aerial view of the schools, with the exterior construction now complete.\" title=\"Top of the class &#8211; New Schools for Lyde Green reach the heights\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/top-of-the-class-new-schools-for-lyde-green-reach-the-heights\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Top of the class &#8211; New Schools for Lyde Green reach the heights\">Top of the class &#8211; New Schools for Lyde Green reach...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/jw47\/\">jw47<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-26T09:09:38+00:00\" >26th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/top-of-the-class-new-schools-for-lyde-green-reach-the-heights\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                The new Primary and Secondary schools in Lyde Green have reached the \u2018topping out\u2019 phase, which was marked by a ceremony this month.\r\n\r\nOn track...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/skilled-and-committed-south-gloucestershire-youth-justice-services-rated-good-by-hm-inspectorate-of-probation\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"\u2018Skilled and committed\u2019 South Gloucestershire Youth Justice Services rated \u2018Good\u2019 by HM Inspectorate of Probation\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/01\/InspectionChecklist-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/01\/InspectionChecklist-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/01\/InspectionChecklist-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Checklist\" title=\"\u2018Skilled and committed\u2019 South Gloucestershire Youth Justice Services rated \u2018Good\u2019 by HM Inspectorate of Probation\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/skilled-and-committed-south-gloucestershire-youth-justice-services-rated-good-by-hm-inspectorate-of-probation\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"\u2018Skilled and committed\u2019 South Gloucestershire Youth Justice Services rated \u2018Good\u2019 by HM Inspectorate of Probation\">\u2018Skilled and committed\u2019 South Gloucestershire Youth Justice Services rated \u2018Good\u2019 by...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-25T10:37:11+00:00\" >25th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/skilled-and-committed-south-gloucestershire-youth-justice-services-rated-good-by-hm-inspectorate-of-probation\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire\u2019s Youth Justice Services (YJS) received an overall rating of \u2018Good\u2019 following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty\u2019s...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/new-infant-feeding-celebration-week-launched\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New Infant Feeding Celebration Week launched\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Infant-Feeding-Celebration-image-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Infant-Feeding-Celebration-image-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Infant-Feeding-Celebration-image-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"\" title=\"New Infant Feeding Celebration Week launched\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/new-infant-feeding-celebration-week-launched\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"New Infant Feeding Celebration Week launched\">New Infant Feeding Celebration Week launched<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-18T11:39:10+00:00\" >18th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/children-and-young-people\/new-infant-feeding-celebration-week-launched\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol City Council and North Somerset Council, with Barnardo\u2019s, are excited to launch their very first joint Infant Feeding Celebration Week...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/shaping-the-future-of-staple-hill-high-street\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Shaping the future of Staple Hill High Street\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Staple-Hill-photo-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Staple-Hill-photo-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Staple-Hill-photo-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Staple Hill\" title=\"Shaping the future of Staple Hill High Street\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/shaping-the-future-of-staple-hill-high-street\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Shaping the future of Staple Hill High Street\">Shaping the future of Staple Hill High Street<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-14T15:19:54+00:00\" >14th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/shaping-the-future-of-staple-hill-high-street\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council and Staple Hill &amp; Mangotsfield Parish Council have announced the development of a Place Shaping Plan for Staple Hill High Street.\r\n\r\nThis...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/a4174-sustainable-travel-improvements-completed\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"A4174 sustainable travel improvements completed\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/A4174-upgrade-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/A4174-upgrade-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/A4174-upgrade-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"featuring Councillor Sean Rhodes and West of England Mayor Helen Godwin at one of the improved crossings\" title=\"A4174 sustainable travel improvements completed\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/a4174-sustainable-travel-improvements-completed\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"A4174 sustainable travel improvements completed\">A4174 sustainable travel improvements completed<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-12T12:03:09+00:00\" >12th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/transport\/a4174-sustainable-travel-improvements-completed\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A number of sustainable travel improvements along the A4174 ring road have been substantially completed, with over 4km of improved cycle lanes and footpaths...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/creative-high-streets-fund-launched-for-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Creative High Streets Fund launched for South Gloucestershire\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/CreativeHighStreets-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/CreativeHighStreets-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/CreativeHighStreets-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Creative High Streets Fund graphic\" title=\"Creative High Streets Fund launched for South Gloucestershire\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/creative-high-streets-fund-launched-for-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Creative High Streets Fund launched for South Gloucestershire\">Creative High Streets Fund launched for South Gloucestershire<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-07T12:19:10+00:00\" >7th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/creative-high-streets-fund-launched-for-south-gloucestershire\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                South Gloucestershire Council is excited to announce the launch of the Creative High Streets Fund, a new initiative designed to bring vibrant cultural and...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/warmley-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Warmley man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Fridge-freezer-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Fridge-freezer-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/Fridge-freezer-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"the fly-tipped fridge freezer\" title=\"Warmley man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/warmley-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Warmley man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip\">Warmley man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-05T12:09:37+00:00\" >5th November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/warmley-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A Warmley man has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a31,200 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him following the...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/nominate-south-gloucestershires-community-heroes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Nominate South Gloucestershire\u2019s community heroes\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/2025-Award-Winners-324x160.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/2025-Award-Winners-324x160.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/2025-Award-Winners-533x261.jpeg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"The assembled winners of the 2025 awards\" title=\"Nominate South Gloucestershire\u2019s community heroes\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/nominate-south-gloucestershires-community-heroes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Nominate South Gloucestershire\u2019s community heroes\">Nominate South Gloucestershire\u2019s community heroes<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-11-03T14:15:52+00:00\" >3rd November 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/chair\/nominate-south-gloucestershires-community-heroes\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Would you like to thank an unsung hero who helps make your community special? Nominations are now open for South Gloucestershire Council Chair\u2019s Community...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/bromford-press-release-work-starts-on-150-home-development-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bromford press release: Work starts on 150-home development in South Gloucestershire\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Hambrook-7v2-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Hambrook-7v2-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Hambrook-7v2-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Representatives from Bromford, South Gloucestershire Council and Homes England\" title=\"Bromford press release: Work starts on 150-home development in South Gloucestershire\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/bromford-press-release-work-starts-on-150-home-development-in-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Bromford press release: Work starts on 150-home development in South Gloucestershire\">Bromford press release: Work starts on 150-home development in South Gloucestershire<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-10-30T14:12:36+00:00\" >30th October 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/housing\/bromford-press-release-work-starts-on-150-home-development-in-south-gloucestershire\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe ground has been broken on an affordable housing development that will provide homes for 150 South Gloucestershire families.\r\n\r\nEarlier this month we started work...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/help-available-for-south-gloucestershire-residents-to-eat-well-and-stay-warm-this-winter\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Help available for South Gloucestershire residents to eat well  and stay warm this winter\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Warm-packs-2025-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Warm-packs-2025-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/Warm-packs-2025-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Councillor Alison Evans, cabinet member for cost of living, equalities and public health, Councillor Tony Williams, lead partner member for cost of living, equalities and public health, and some of the staff that helped put together the warm packs\" title=\"Help available for South Gloucestershire residents to eat well  and stay warm this winter\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/help-available-for-south-gloucestershire-residents-to-eat-well-and-stay-warm-this-winter\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Help available for South Gloucestershire residents to eat well  and stay warm this winter\">Help available for South Gloucestershire residents to eat well  and...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-10-30T11:12:41+00:00\" >30th October 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/community\/help-available-for-south-gloucestershire-residents-to-eat-well-and-stay-warm-this-winter\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                Support is available to make sure everyone in South Gloucestershire can eat well and keep warm over the coming colder months.\r\n\r\nSouth Gloucestershire Council\u00a0is launching...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span12 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span12\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/former-patchway-man-prosecuted-for-aust-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Former Patchway man prosecuted for Aust fly-tip\"><img width=\"324\" height=\"160\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/AustFlyTip-324x160.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/AustFlyTip-324x160.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/AustFlyTip-533x261.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" alt=\"Fly-tipped waste on a grass verge\" title=\"Former Patchway man prosecuted for Aust fly-tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/former-patchway-man-prosecuted-for-aust-fly-tip\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Former Patchway man prosecuted for Aust fly-tip\">Former Patchway man prosecuted for Aust fly-tip<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/author\/darren\/\">Editor<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-10-29T14:27:39+00:00\" >29th October 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.southglos.gov.uk\/newsroom\/environment\/former-patchway-man-prosecuted-for-aust-fly-tip\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                A man formerly of Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of \u00a31,407 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      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