What's New
Filton launches ambitious bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028
Filton has officially announced its intention to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028, marking the start of an exciting campaign that aims to showcase...
Delight as school opens new £12m facilities
Abbeywood Community School in Stoke Gifford has unveiled its brand-new £12 million facilities, enabling it to welcome more students through its doors. Funded by South...
Latest News
Did somebody say, fish and chips delivered by robots?
Filton launches ambitious bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028
Delight as school opens new £12m facilities
Pub to reopen after major refurb
Filton Festival to mark Concorde milestone
‘Successful’ advice centre set to continue
Marketplace Ads
Lifestyle News
Filton Festival to mark Concorde milestone
To honour the 50th anniversary of the first commercial flight of the Concorde, planning company Deryncoch has begun outlining the agenda of this year’s annual...
New recycling bags for Filton residents
South Gloucestershire Council will begin introducing new recycling bags from mid-February to help residents adapt to three-weekly black bin collections. Two types of recycling bag...
Businesses on a ‘knife edge’ as demolition order on flats looms
Local businesses say they’ve been left in “no man’s land” while awaiting a demolition order for their building in Church Road. Business owners who occupy...
Leisure centre reopens after council strikes new deal
Elm Park Leisure Centre has reopened its doors — much to the delight of the local community — following a period of uncertainty. Filton Town...
Landmark Filton flats face demolition with loss of local businesses
Housing Association Bromford has confirmed plans to demolish the four ‘Views’ flats buildings in Filton, including the commercial units below Church View. It is understood...
HMO numbers in Filton nearly double since 2021 – new rules conside...
The number of ‘large’ HMOs (houses in multiple occupancy) in Filton has nearly doubled since 2021, a rise of 86% – new figures show. A...
Residents say planned 36-home Filton cul-de-sac on ex-school playing fie...
Local people say a ‘dangerous’ new planned development of 36 homes, on the former Charborough Road School playing field and Filton Park Preschool, will put...
Advertise with the Voice Network
Have your advert exclusively shown on our newspaper network both online and in print.
Sports News
Liam bags silver in world kickboxing champs
Filton resident Liam Holden has secured a silver medal representing Team GB at his first WAKO World Kickboxing Championships for seniors and masters, which took...
Inclusive football group with a twist launches
By Shane Gibson A football group with a difference has kicked off near Filton, with a focus on inclusivity and a gentler pace for all...
Coach delighted at team’s medal haul
By Shane Gibson A local kickboxing team has returned to Bristol with an impressive haul of medals after competing in the Wako Bulgarian European Cup...
Bowls club facing £18,000+ bill or likely closure
A bowling club in Horfield is facing closure – just two years before its 100th anniversary. Ardagh Bowls Club has operated at its green on...
Opinion News
Did somebody say, fish and chips delivered by robots?
Have Just Eat robots changed the delivery industry forever? Probably not. Residents might have seen the orange, four‐wheeled robots struggling to navigate the double‐ parked...
Which party will come out top in South Glos in May elections? Expert giv...
by BBC LDRS team and Filtonvoice The ruling Conservatives running South Gloucestershire Council face a serious fight to stay in power at next May’s local...
Campaigners call for lights in dark Filton park
By Jane Williams Despite lobbying the council for almost a year, residents who enjoy walking at Millennium Green in Filton are no closer to seeing...
My support for new Prime Minister – Filton MP Jack Lopresti
This Autumn I have been focused on some of the key issues for our area, crime and transport. We have also seen the election of...
Let’s all get behind our local shops at Christmas
A new festive campaign from South Gloucestershire Council hopes to encourage people to visit local high streets in Filton this Christmas. The council is once...
