Author: Suzanne Audrey

New technical data indicating how quickly two proposed options could reduce Bristol air pollution to legal levels has now been published. The new technical work indicates all areas of the city would meet legal levels by 2029 for Option 1 of the ongoing consultation and by 2028 for Option 2.[…]

The new road layout at Temple Gate will be resurfaced over a three week period of night works starting Sunday, 28 July, marking a major milestone in work to transform this busy traffic intersection. Contractors will resurface roads and paint new lining on Bath Bridges, Temple Gate, Redcliffe Way, Temple[…]

Bristol’s Labour administration will continue discussions with Legal & General over developing Arena Island after opposition councillors made an unsuccessful attempt to challenge the decision. A ‘non-binding agreement’ will enable Bristol City Council to enter into a ‘strategic partnership’ with the asset management firm. Councillors from the Green, Liberal Democrat[…]

The new road layout at Temple Gate will be resurfaced over a three week period of night works. There will be a series of overnight closures starting on Sunday 28 July from 8pm to 6am, followed by Monday-Friday overnight closures (8pm-6am) from 29 July to 16 August. Contractors will resurface[…]

By Kate Wilson Political Editor, BristolLive Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees gave his fourth annual statement in City Hall on Tuesday (July 16). Here is his speech in full: I will focus this report on the progress we’ve made safeguarding services, delivering the investment, and fostering the leadership Bristol needs to be[…]

1.       The Bristol Impact Fund supports projects that tackle the city’s inequalities and builds on communities’ strengths. Since its launch in 2016, the grant programme has funded a range of projects delivered by organisations and collaborations across Bristol. Expressions of interest for the second round of small BIF grants are now being invited, deadline[…]

Farrows Fish & Chips on Wells Road are getting together with other local businesses to bring you ‘Fishstock’ – Totterdown’s own family friendly food and music festival. Pop along to Zone A on Sunday 21st July, 1-5pm. All welcome.

1.       Bristol City Council has launched the Bristol Social Value Toolkit. The approach taken ensures that processes used to award grants or contracts give organisations the chance to demonstrate, and be recognised for, the contribution they make to the city, particularly for disadvantaged groups or communities. The Social Value Policy and further information is available[…]

1.       The summer festival season in Bristol is in full swing. Just some examples: Bristol Pride 2019 has just started, and runs till Sunday 14 July at venues across the city with Pride Day on Saturday 13 July. Clifton Fest 2019 is on Saturday 6 July, as is the Southmead Festival. The annual Bristol Shakespeare Festival – the biggest yet – is taking place throughout July in alfresco[…]

Bristol City Council has been ordered by the government to submit plans to reduce harmful pollutants in the city’s atmosphere as soon as possible. A 6-week consultation on two options started 1st July 2019. From a Totterdown perspective, it is noticeable that Wells Road and Bath Road are not mentioned[…]