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- MP has been mentioned in 1 local story this week
- 4 transport stories — the busiest issue in Filton
Latest developments affecting Filton
Ordered by importance — council decisions and planning first, parliamentary and health below.
- Council· South Gloucestershire Council· Filton16 Feb · 3 min read
South Gloucestershire Council 2017/18 Council Tax and Budget agreed
The 2017/18 South Gloucestershire Council Budget was agreed at a meeting of Full Council tonight (Wednesday 15 February). 25 million was set, with an increase in the council-controlled element of council tax.
Read originalWhy it mattersBudget choice that will affect local services in Filton.
- Planning· South Gloucestershire Council· Filton26 Jun · 3 min read
South Gloucestershire opens consultation on local plan
Residents have six weeks to respond to the draft local plan.
Read originalWhy it mattersOpen consultation — your response shapes the outcome in Filton.
- Consultation· Gloucestershire Live· Filton25 Jun · 3 min read
Fears of another Boots Corner-style fiasco over plans for 'blanket' 20mph speed limit
The consultation for lower speed limits in Cheltenham town centre has been blasted as 'disappointing and weakly-evidenced exercise'
Read originalWhy it mattersOpen consultation — your response shapes the outcome in Filton.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Filton24 Jun · 3 min read
West of England supports Better Transport Week
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) – alongside partners Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail – have proudly supported Better Transport Week with a visit to Ashley Down, the West's newest train station, and the soon to be opened Eastern Entrance of Bristol Temple Meads.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Filton.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Filton18 Jun · 3 min read
New bus services to launch across the region
New bus services will be launching in July across the West of England, connecting even more communities in the region.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Filton.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Filton1 Jun · 3 min read
New footbridge installed at Bristol Brabazon station
A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Filton.
- Transport· West of England Combined Authority· Filton27 May · 3 min read
Bath welcomes first electric buses and first repowers in the West of England
The next phase of bus electrification in the West of England was unveiled this week with the region's first repowered vehicles from First Bus.
Read originalWhy it mattersTransport change — how you move around Filton.
- News· Gazette Series· Filton27 Jun · 3 min read
Gloucestershire residents invited to share views on local policing
Column by Chris Nelson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
Read originalWhy it mattersPolicing and community safety in Filton.
- News· Gazette Series· Filton25 Jun · 3 min read
'Delays expected' as works at major Gloucestershire route to begin
Major repairs are set to begin next week on the A40 at Over Bridge, which carries the road across the River Severn.
Read original - News· Gloucestershire Live· Filton25 Jun · 3 min read
'We'd love to see a stamp duty break from new prime minister', say Cotswolds estate agents
Many properties in the Cotswolds are subject to stamp duty tax of up to 12%
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Planning in Filton
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Transport across Filton
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Health across Filton
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Topics dominating discussion in Filton
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- NHS2 stories
- Police2 stories
- Environment2 stories
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