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South Glos Schools call for significantly more Government funding to help give local children the best possible start in life

South Glos Schools call for significantly more Government funding to help give local children the best possible start in life

Schools in South Gloucestershire are the poorest funded in England, ranking 151st in terms of the mainstream funding from national Government. School leaders and the council are collectively calling for a significant improvement in schools funding for the district, which was not included in announcements made in the Autumn Statement. Headteachers and school staff work… Read More…

Children’s holiday activities in South Gloucestershire

Children’s holiday activities in South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire Council are offering holiday activities and food clubs for children aged 5-16 across the school holidays. This programme aims to provide healthy food and enriching activities during the school holidays to children who are aged between 5 to 16 years old and receive benefits-related free school meals. The council has allocated Department for Education (DfE) funding… Read More…

Consultation launches on how to implement spending reductions on Library services

Consultation launches on how to implement spending reductions on Library services

Savings agreed in last year’s budget include reductions in spending on the district’s library services. A consultation has now launched to ask for residents’ views on how they might be implemented to minimise the impact on users and maintain the widest possible service. The budget requires an annual saving of £473,000 in spending on libraries,… Read More…

School children perform wildlife show to support nature recovery project

School children perform wildlife show to support nature recovery project

School children in South Gloucestershire put on a wildlife show to support South Gloucestershire Council’s mission to get more people involved in connecting habitats to help boost long-term nature recovery. Children at ten schools in the area have been supporting the council’s Common Connections project – a four-year grassland habitat improvement project along the East… Read More…

Thousands of South Gloucestershire children celebrate reading challenge success

Thousands of South Gloucestershire children celebrate reading challenge success

More than 6,300 children have taken part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at South Gloucestershire Libraries, reading over 117,000 books during the school, summer holidays. This summer Libraries and The Reading Agency partnered with The Youth Sport Trust for ‘Ready, Set, Read!’, a sports, games and play themed challenge to highlight the positive impact… Read More…

Congratulations to students receiving results across South Gloucestershire

Congratulations to students receiving results across South Gloucestershire

Pupils across South Gloucestershire have received their GCSE and BTEC results today and will be celebrating with families and thinking about the next chapter of their lives. The Council is sending their warmest congratulations, to pupils, their families and to the school staff who have done so much to help support and prepare this year… Read More…

Bristol’s Get Growing Garden Trail 2023

Bristol’s Get Growing Garden Trail 2023

The Get Growing Trail returns for a June event in 2023 with 29 growing sites opening to the public for the weekend. The trail offers everyone the chance to explore the city’s community allotments, orchards, smallholdings, mini market gardens, city farms, productive parks and even a unique berry maze!  It will be the first time… Read More…

Westonbirt Arboretum reveals its best kept secret!

Westonbirt Arboretum reveals its best kept secret!

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is famed for its autumn colour display, but spring is an equally magical season with plenty of show-stopping colour and scents gently revealed each week. This spring is already shaping up to be another spectacular season at Westonbirt as blossom and new leaves are bursting into life, with exotic azaleas, camellias,… Read More…

Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations in the May elections

Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations in the May elections

Changes in national legislation mean that for the first time voters will need to show photographic ID when they go to the polling station to vote in the local elections. A passport, photocard driving licence, Blue Badge, Older Person’s Bus Pass or a Disabled Person’s Bus Pass are some of the documents that will be accepted… Read More…

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