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We are the 23 @Conservatives councillors on @sgloscouncil 💙🌳 | Follow us for news and views.
Joined March 2014
Our Chipping Sodbury councillor, Becky Romaine, has started a campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town. Becky is urging @sgloscouncil to do more to stop anti-social behaviour and keep residents safe. Read the story and sign the petition👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
A South Gloucestershire councillor has launched a petition
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Our brilliant councillor for Chipping Sodbury, Becky Romaine, is urging @sgloscouncil to tackle anti-social behaviour. Residents and business owners have complained about increases in anti-social behaviour in the town. Read the full story 👇.
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Our Cllr Liz Brennan is leading the charge to fix crumbling Malmains Drive in Frenchay. Liz has launched a petition calling on @sgloscouncil to fix the road as quickly as possible. Read the story and sign the petition 👇.
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Car parking charges in South Glos car parks come into force today. We opposed the charges from Day One, voting against them in the council chamber. Parking charges are bad for residents and bad for businesses.
bristolpost.co.uk
Motorists will be charged 70p for the first hour in short-stay car parks
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Today we remember the enormous sacrifices made by so many for our freedom. We’re looking forward to taking part in the local commemorations today and paying tribute to the people we have lost. #VEDay80
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We agree with Lib Dem councillor Mike Drew. The Lib Dem/Labour budget is “terrible”. That’s why we voted against it last night. We offered to make it better by diverting almost £2m towards fixing potholes. Sadly, the coalition refused. Story 👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
One Lib Dem councillor admitted people 'get very little' from paying their council tax bills
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Tonight, @sgloscouncil will set its budget for 2025/26. We have tabled a number of amendments that include:. 🚙 Almost £2m extra to fix potholes.🐖 Money to save Grimsbury Farm.🚌 More cash for school transport. And much more…. Full story 👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
The Tories not only want a cash boost to fill existing potholes but a new approach to the problem
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“South Glos residents warned more cuts could be on the way.”. So we have:.❌ Council tax increased.❌ Garden waste fees hiked to £70.❌ Car parking charges.❌ Reduced bin collections. And now more cuts to come. The Lib Dem/Labour coalition, everybody 👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
The financial plans now go to a vote at full council
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Today, @sgloscouncil’s Lib Dem/Labour administration will agree their plans for housing development over the next 20 years. Sadly, huge areas of South Gloucestershire’s precious green belt will be lost. 📸: Cllr Sam Bromiley, our group leader, standing up for residents
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“South Gloucestershire council tax set for 4.99% hike despite residents' opposition.”. The Lib Dem/Labour coalition is pursuing policies that’ll see:. 💷 Council tax up.♻️ Waste fees up.🚗 Parking charges introduced. And more. Story from @BristolLive 👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
The proposed budget includes expected increases to garden waste collection fees and new car parking charges
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Residents face 2025 nightmare because of council policies. “The Lib Dem/Labour coalition is pursuing measures that are harmful to residents, businesses and the local environment.”. 🗣️ - our group leader, Cllr Sam Bromiley. Full story via @BristolLive 👇.
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A raft of controversial measures come into force this year
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At tonight’s @sgloscouncil meeting, we supported a motion against the government’s ‘family farm tax’. The tax is unfair and the government should be supporting our rural communities. Pleased to add our name to the opposition. 📸: Our rural councillors Becky, Ben and Matthew
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This story from the @FarmersGuardian shows the efforts councils have made to oppose the government’s farms tax. We hope the Lib Dem/Labour coalition will support our motion tomorrow night and add @sgloscouncil to the “town hall rebellion”. Story 👇.
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"If the Chancellor will not listen and work with the farming community to find a way forward, her battle with the countryside will simply become a long running sore. It is a very bad look for the...
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We’ve tabled a motion urging @sgloscouncil to oppose the change to inheritance tax for farmers. It’ll be debate at the next meeting on 18 December. We hope the Lib Dem/Labour administration will do the right thing and support us. Full story 👇. 🚜🐄.
bristolpost.co.uk
The Conservative opposition group has tabled a golden motion to full council demanding the policy is reversed
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This week, we discovered that the future of the popular family visitor attraction Grimsbury Farm is under threat. The Lib Dem/Labour coalition is considering options about its future, but they haven’t released any details to the public. Full story 👇.
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A petition has been started by Conservative councillors to 'save Grimsbury Farm'.
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🎂 Birthday Bus Pass scheme 🎂. Remember the birthday cake that the Labour WECA Mayor bought to launch his Birthday Bus Pass scheme?. Turns out it cost £120. £120! Just for a cake!. Full story via 👇. 🚌🎂.
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A new scheme has relaunched this month giving West of England residents free bus travel in their birthday month
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🎄 We’re feeling festive in Downend 🎄. Thanks to our Frenchay & Downend councillors Liz Brennan and Ben Burton, a new Christmas market will come to Downend high street this December. Full story from @downendvoice 👇
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Earlier today our group leader, @SamBromiley, attended a candlelit vigil at Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood. The event was held to highlight the number of women affected by domestic abuse and violence. We must do all we can to support victims of domestic abuse.
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Today is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Last month, we asked @sgloscouncil’s Lib Dem/Labour coalition to help pensioners in South Glos affected by the cut in winter fuel payments. Sadly they refused to support us. #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay . Full story 👇.
bristolpost.co.uk
A Conservative motion to South Gloucestershire Council was heavily reworded by Labour with the Lib Dems' support
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