Would you like to thank an unsung hero who helps make your community special? Nominations are now open for South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that local, unpaid volunteers and community groups make to life in South Gloucestershire. The next celebration of community work and volunteering takes place in January, and you have until 5 December to nominate your local ‘community heroes’.

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South Gloucestershire Council has launched its annual budget consultation process with residents, to update them on the authority’s financial position and its plans for the years ahead.
The consultation sets out the impacts on the council of continued underfunding of local authorities across the country, at the same time as costs and demand for some of the most expensive services it delivers are surging. Click below to find out more...

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Take a break with the Moda House as we edge towards the Christmas build up madness...
Their advice is to enjoy all that gorgeous Chipping Sodbury has to offer - from Craft and Gift Fayres to classical music, with tribute acts, workshops and even a pantomime along the way.
Invite friends and family to join you, and enjoy the Moda's lovely rooms for a short or long stay!

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Cromhall Media Ltd, which runs MySodbury.co.uk, has won "Best for Local Online Media Advertising 2025 - Gloucestershire" in the UK Enterprise Awards.
For almost a decade, the UK Enterprise Awards have been recognising and rewarding those who positively impact their clients and customers across the UK.
Spanning a wide range of industries and offerings, these esteemed winners continue to raise the bar for the entire region and SME News is pleased to announce their success in this prestigious programme.

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