South Glos Lib Dems

Wishing our Jewish friends across the UK a Happy Hanukkah. It is impossible to ignore that this year, Hanukkah comes during a difficult time. As the warmth and glow of the candles grow each evening, may it serve as a reminder that even in the darkness, there is hope.

The Liberal Democrat and Labour partnership which runs South Gloucestershire council presented the new draft local plan at Cabinet on November 13th. The plan sets out the housing needs for the district over the next 15 years. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/n…

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats have welcomed news of NHS funding for a new health facility in Thornbury southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/f…

Liberal Democrat lead South Glos Council has taken a strong stance against the "poverty premium". This arises when lower-income households are forced to pay more for essential services compared to their more financially comfortable neighbours. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/p…

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Following the previous Conservative administration's attempts to sell the old Frenchay school site, the Liberal Democrats are leading the charge to safeguard the cherished community space and promote its long-term use for the benefit of local residents.

South Gloucestershire Cabinet Member for Climate and Nature Emergency, Cllr Louise Harris (@LouiseLibDem), has vehemently condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to authorize hundreds of new oil drilling licenses in the North Sea. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/p…

In an exciting development for the Dodington parish community, Shire Way Community Centre has been acquired by Paul's Place, a local charity dedicated to enriching the lives of physically disabled adults southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/p…

Local Liberal Democrats have selected Claire Young to fight the winnable Thornbury and Yate parliamentary seat at the next election. Follow the link for more info: southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/t…

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats have announced a victory after extending the 622 bus service for the next academic year. The route serves students attending Castle School in Thornbury. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/6…

South Glos Liberal Democrats have announced a resounding victory for the community with the successful extension of the 84/85 bus service. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/e…

South Gloucestershire Liberal Democrats have passed a Council Motion, strongly condemning the ill-advised attempt to remove in-person railway ticket offices across South Gloucestershire southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/i…

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The Lib Dem and Labour partnership administration have reversed a Conservative cut to the value of vouchers provided to families during school holidays who receive free school meals southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/f…

The new Liberal Democrat led Council administration has secured the 84/85 bus service serving Yate, Chipping Sodbury, Wotton-under-Edge and intervening communities. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/d…

The Liberal Democrat Leadership team for the new South Gloucestershire Council was confirmed at the end of last month southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/c…

This week @WendyChambLD's Carer's Leave Act became law. Next year, unpaid carers will become entitled for the first time to take additional unpaid leave from work to help balance caring responsibilities. It's a first step in transforming support and recognition for carers.

The Liberal Democrat and Labour Groups have agreed to work in partnership to run South Gloucestershire Council. southgloslibdems.org.uk/news/article/l…