Summary

  • Maggie Tyrrell spoke to BBC Radio Bristol's John Darvall

  • Topics on the agenda included parking charges, roadworks, housing and council finances

Live Reporting

  1. Three things we learned

    Here's some of the key answers from South Gloucestershire Council leader Maggie Tyrrell:

    • The roadwork problems on the A38 in Filton on Monday were down to a contractor incorrectly closing part of the road they shouldn't have
    • Parking charges have been introduced to "bring in revenue" - and Maggie Tyrrell says they won't be dropped asking residents to "come to terms" with them
    • She adds social care costs are going "up and up and up" and that it's likely council tax will go up by 5% in 2026 - "it's going to be tough not to do it," she says

    Watch the interview again here.

    Watch again: South Gloucestershire Council leader Maggie Tyrrell talks to John Darvall

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  2. How to get involved and how to watch live

    John Darvall
    BBC Radio Bristol

    Good morning.

    South Gloucestershire Council leader Maggie Tyrell will be talking to me live on air for our Hot Seat feature today.

    You can see us live from the BBC Radio Bristol Studio here from 10am - just click watch live at the top. Maggie will be with me until 11am.

    Topics on the agenda will include the introduction of parking charges, the number of roadworks around South Gloucestershire and council finances.

    There won't be a live text commentary but you can get involved in the programme:

    • Call: 08000 855 949
    • Text: 81333 - Start your message with Bristol
    • WhatsApp: 08000 321 333 - Start your message with Bristol
    • Email: radio.bristol@bbc.co.uk

    Don't worry if you miss anything or join late - you'll be able to watch the whole hour whenever you like from 11am onwards.