Bristol & South Gloucestershire Conservatives

12/06/2026

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A number of residents have contacted me with concerns about reports that the Downend Morrisons Local and Post Office may be facing closure.

I have spoken with staff, who confirmed that a consultation is currently underway and that they expect to hear the outcome on 16th July.

It is obviously very worrying for those whose jobs are at risk, as well as for residents who rely on the Post Office and local shop, particularly as we no longer have a bank in the area.

I have written to Morrisons to seek clarification and to raise the concerns residents have shared with me.

Morrisons have said it's a "tough but necessary decision because of the UK government's policy choices such as the increase in the National living wage and National Insurance"

I will keep residents updated if I receive any further information.

BBC News - Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3623ny298xo?app-referrer=deep-link

06/06/2026

🇬🇧 Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

We remember the courage of all those who fought against N**i tyranny for the freedoms we enjoy today.

We salute them, and honour their sacrifice.

05/06/2026

Labour's Welfare Secretary admitted to Peter Mandelson what he won’t tell you.

Labour raised your taxes to pay for more benefits.

04/06/2026

You’re paying more so Labour can hand out more benefits.

Next time you’re at the pub looking at the price of a pint, remember this quote ⬇️

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

𝙬𝙬𝙬.𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧

26/05/2026

Local Libraries Safe?

Proposals by the administration to cut £2.4M from the Libraries budget have been dropped. Cllr John Goulandris advises : “It’s great news that funding for our libraries has not been slashed.

Both Sea Mills Library and Westbury Library will remain open. Our local libraries are more than books and computers - they are community hubs and community spaces.”

Cllr Henry Michallat adds : “ No doubt we will have the same battle about library cuts next year. Libraries really matter to residents and I will fight tooth and nail to keep both Sea Mills and Westbury Libraries fully open without any reduction in availability”.

25/05/2026

CAMPAIGN SUCCESS - FOUR ARCE CROSSING

After years of pressure, spades are in the ground on Four Acre Road

Read more at: https://www.bsgconservatives.com/news/campaign-success-four-arce-crossing

23/05/2026

Yet more houses planned for former airfield.

Government plans to designate Brabazon (the Filton Airfield) as a new town could cause massive problems for North Bristol.

"We don't have all the details yet," comments Cllr Mark Weston, "but the number of houses being built on the airfield could now easily top 10,000, up from the 6500 we already knew about. That is a lot of traffic hitting local roads."
"To make this announcement without any details is irresponsible in the extreme." Argues Cllr Bador Uddin. "As soon as we have any more information we will let residents know."

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