Author: Suzanne Audrey

Mayor Marvin Rees and his Labour cabinet cancelled the arena on Arena Island at Temple Meads this afternoon in favour of mixed-use development. IT’S OFFICIAL: THERE WILL BE NO ARENA AT TEMPLE ISLAND By ELLIE PIPE, Bristol 24/7, Tuesday Sep 4, 2018 Marvin Rees says he is prioritising jobs and the[…]

At the extraordinary meeting of Bristol’s  Full Council tonight (3rd September 2018), the vote was in favour of a Green motion: “This Council believes that the best site for Bristol’s Arena, for the benefit of Bristol as a whole, is Temple Island in the centre of Bristol and that the[…]

For those with an interest, the full pack of statements (332 pages!) is available here:

Statements / questions for the Extraordinary Full Council meeting at 6.00 pm on Monday 3 September in the Council Chamber at City Hall. On this occasion, 265 public statements and 9 sets of public questions have been received, as per the attached details.  Please note that details of all statements[…]

Much excitement as tweets indicate Cocksure Brewing Co is relocating to Totterdown. Do you recognise the space? Could it be in the Totterdown Centre? Cocksure Brewing Co‏ @CocksureBrewing It’s still sinking in that we are relocating our brewery and opening a taproom in #totterdown #bristol Cocksure Brewing Co‏ @CocksureBrewing *spoiler alert* Soon[…]

Friends of the Earth invites you to apply for a day of free Power Up training on planning at YHA Bristol on Saturday 29 September 2018 by registering your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-up-bristol-2018-tickets-48553485783 If accepted, you’ll learn about how you can have a say in what happens locally and challenge bad development! The[…]

For those with an interest in the Bristol arena debate, the available documents from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request relating to Mayor Marvin Rees and YTL’s offer to build an arena at Filton can be found at the links below. MarvinYTL_CRN00169590_attachments Several other FOI requests have been submitted and[…]

Esme Ashcroft, Bristol Post, 19:30, 24 AUG 2018 It has taken 15 years and cost the taxpayer £12million, but after months of uncertainty it appears Bristol’s hopes for a city centre arena have been dashed. Cabinet papers released by Bristol City Council on Friday, August 24, recommend Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees, halts plans for an arena[…]

A public petition, a vote in full council, and the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board have all favoured locating Bristol’s arena on Arena Island at Temple Meads. However, many now believe that Mayor Marvin Rees favours YTL’s proposal to build an arena at Filton and has been seeking alternative[…]

We know 20mph saves lives and reduces accidents – but in Bristol it is currently under review. Help make sure we don’t lose our safer streets. There are only 10 days left to give your views. Respond to this consultation by Aug 31st: https://bristol.citizenspace.com/city-development/20mph-limits-review/ … The Green Party has provided some[…]