The region will go to the polls next month to decide who should be responsible for Avon and Somerset Police. The police and crime commissioner sets the police precept part of council tax, decides how the budget is spent, sets local policing priorities, and can appoint and dismiss the chief constable. Election day is Thursday 2nd May.
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Three-weekly black bin collections on the way for South Glos residents
South Gloucestershire Council has told the government it needs to reduce black bin collections to once every three weeks. The local authority, which last month launched a search for a new waste partner to collect rubbish from the kerbside, says doing this less frequently will help it plug a funding gap and hit recycling targets.
Continue readingSouth Glos council tax to rise by another 4.99 percent as annual budget agreed
Council tax in South Gloucestershire will increase by 4.99 percent from April 2024 after councillors approved next yearâs budget. The financial plan includes “investing in cost-of-living support”, as well as taking action on climate change and helping residents cut down on their energy bills. The latest increase follows on the heels of an identical hike of 4.99 percent that took effect from April 2023.
Continue readingGreen bin fee to double and car parking charges on the way in South Glos budget
Council leaders are set to rubber-stamp plans to double the cost of garden waste collections and introduce car parking charges in South Glos despite huge opposition from residents. Cuts to the council tax reduction scheme (CTRS) â benefits that help the poorest households pay the bill â and shorter library opening hours are also included in the local authorityâs annual budget.
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đ´ââď¸ Could your organisation benefit from an Active Travel Grant of up to ÂŁ1,000?
— South Glos Council (@sgloscouncil) April 24, 2024
Grants are available to community groups/businesses with under 250 employees encouraging staff, & volunteers to travel by bike.
đ To apply, email transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk before 31 May. pic.twitter.com/Y4hgahI0cj
Today, along with the Union flag, we are flying the flag of St George at our Badminton Rd Office to mark the annual day of remembrance for Englandâs patron saint.
— South Glos Council (@sgloscouncil) April 23, 2024
Happy St Georgeâs Day.
Sadly there was no wind when this picture was taken earlier this morning.#StGeorgesDay pic.twitter.com/f7vTOs4F0N