Local MP Chris Skidmore has paid a visit to a Hanham day nursery to meet with parents and staff ahead of the introduction of the new Extended Free Entitlement funding scheme in September.

The University of Bath has received significant government investment to develop the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems in Emersons Green.

Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore has welcomed the news that ordinary working families in Kingswood are set to benefit from a range of Government measures coming into effect this week.

South Gloucestershire MPs have stepped up the campaign to secure further funding for the repair of Bromley Heath viaducts this year.

Chris Skidmore met with Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and other local MPs Luke Hall and Jack Lopresti to discuss further Government investment to repair the viaducts in Bromley Heath.

New Traffic calming measures which are being introduced in North Common have been welcomed by Chris Skidmore MP and local Councillors Sam Bromiley and Paul Hughes. 

Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore met with local campaigner Andrea Fieldhouse-James in Parliament this week to discuss the importance of children’s early learning and the role that good quality nurseries play in supporting it.

Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore has welcomed Government proposals for toll prices for drivers using the Severn Crossings to be slashed by 50 per cent or more when the bridge returns to public ownership in around 2018.

The Conservatives today announced the party’s candidate for the new West of England combined authority Mayor.

Chris Skidmore MP has welcomed news that local road-users will benefit from a dedicated £362,000 pothole fund, which will help fill up to 6,830 potholes in the next 12 months, and keep South Gloucestershire’s roads moving this winter.