South Gloucestershire Council

Mother with cancer calls for reform of ‘unfair’ school places policy

Christine Lote, whose rare bone cancer has spread to her lungs, wanted her child to go to the school with bereavement-trained staff.

Evening Standard 7 min read

Mother with rare cancer calls for reform of ‘unfair’ school places policy

Christine Lote, 41, from Bristol, was diagnosed in 2022 with chondrosarcoma

The Independent UK 7 min read

Row over claims South Gloucestershire bin strike talks are imminent

Unite union members are taking industrial action in a dispute over pay until September

Bristol Post 5 min read

Water voles settle into new home at one of UK’s newest wildlife wetlands

With its ditches and vegetation, the wetlands are the perfect habitat for these brown furry mammals

Bristol Post 4 min read

Bridge over M4 closing as cracking and deterioration found

National Highways said diversions are being set up and motorists should allow extra time for their journeys

Bristol Post 3 min read

Drivers worry lack of road markings will result in 'someone being killed' at roundabout

Motorists have been reporting the issue for months

Bristol Post 3 min read

Summer of bin strikes as council chiefs increase tensions with open letter

People in South Gloucestershire are currently facing a summer without bin collections

Bristol Post 7 min read

Bristol surf park The Wave unveils £3.2m solar project

BusinessLive spoke to founder Nick Hounsfield on how visitor attraction is trying to break down environmental and social barriers

Birmingham Post 10 min read

Huge plans to revamp Hanham revealed

Bike stands, new seating and planters are also included in the proposals, which totals almost £400,000

Bristol Post 3 min read

Recycling chaos ahead as bin strikes set to last throughout the summer

Black bin collections will be prioritised

Bristol Post 4 min read