The Latest Breaking News from 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 · Mar 23

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 · Mar 23

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 · Jul 13, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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

Black bin collections will be prioritised

Bristol Post · Jul 4, 2023

Record fine handed to ‘lost at sea’ landlord after serious housing offence

The landlord owns multiple properties in Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Bristol Post · Jun 29, 2023

South Gloucestershire bin strikes extended to September with 'summer of stink' ahead

However, the council says it will continue to prioritise black bin collections

Bristol Post · Jun 28, 2023

Pregnant woman left sofa surfing for months after attack

'For eight months I was constantly trying to get moved, I said I didn’t feel safe there and then it escalated'

Bristol Post · Jun 26, 2023

Fire that destroyed 'beloved' Stoke Gifford park treated as arson

The blaze caused a huge amount of damage to the play equipment

Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2023