Author: Suzanne Audrey

A consultation on Bristol City Council’s proposal to introduce a new HMO licensing scheme in 12 central wards of Bristol was open for 12 weeks from 19 February 2018 until 13 May 2018. The consultation sought feedback from the public (including tenants, landlords and other citizens) on the licensing proposals, including[…]

By GRACEY THOMAS, Bristol 24/7, Tuesday Nov 27, 2018 Spilling vibrant colours onto the Wells Road in Totterdown, Floriographysits among an array of independent shops. The exterior walls are hidden by a climbing-plant, blurring the brickwork into the windows, which are filled with big hand-painted signs and leafy potted plants. Owner Vera[…]

The recently published Health and Wellbeing in Bristol 2018 report highlights current and future needs of local people. The report draws on Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) 2018 data. The report covers a large variety of topics which range from the role that a healthy lifestyle plays in staying well to broader[…]

With the funding pressures on local authorities, ideas are needed to help support our parks. A new Bristol & Bath Parks Foundation aims to open up new opportunities for charitable giving including individual and corporate donations, gifts and legacies. It is not supposed to replace the role of the Councils[…]

BristolPost recently reported that a World War Two air raid shelter has been found under the playground of Hillcrest Primary School in School Road, Totterdown. Messages written on the walls include: “D Jones. Born Nov 29th 1921, 22 Clyde Road, Knowle”, “Betty Clease is a fool and John Clease”, “The[…]

Police are appealing for witnesses after one of their PCSOs was subjected to racist abuse in South Bristol. The officer, who has not been named, was part of an evening patrol in Knowle on Wednesday 28th November. Police said the male PCSO was dealing with an incident and was then[…]

Ben Barker has produced this excellent report outlining a range of activities in Bristol to support and encourage walking in neighbourhoods. Survey of Neighbourhood Walkability Activities

TRESA has not received a response yet to our enquiry about the City Council’s plans to tackle air pollution. A recent report into the health effects of air pollution in Bristol  concluded that around 300 premature deaths each year in the City of Bristol can be attributed to exposure to NO2 and[…]

South Bristol Voice reports: THE MYSTERY of Thunderbolt Steps has been solved after the council revealed that it has shut them for safety reasons. The stone steps descend steeply from Upper Street, Totterdown, to meet Bath Road close to Totterdown Bridge. On Friday evening, pedestrians wanting to use the steps[…]

Because Bristol’s air does not comply with legal standards, Bristol City Council (BCC) has a legal obligation to look at developing a Clean Air Zone for Bristol. In July 2017, the Government formally directed Bristol City Council to: By 31 March 2018 undertake a feasibility study and identify options which will[…]