Category: News & Events

Because of concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic, Totterdown’s Front Garden Festival and Great Get Together were cancelled this year. TRESA directors decided not to post garden awards through residents’ postboxes – we did not want to do anything that could spread the virus or make residents anxious. However, we have[…]

In light of JCDecaux’s bullying approach to the local council and local communities, Adblock thought it would be good to hold a family-friendly, socially-distanced, community demonstration on Bath Road advertising site (pictured below). On Saturday 18th July at 10.30am. The backstory is that over 65 objections were lodged against advertising giant[…]

We’ve all heard about the amazement of citizens in Kathmandu being able to see Mount Everest from their rooftops for the first time in decades, as reported in The Times of India and The Guardian as well as online media. Included in The Guardian’s piece on April 30 are details[…]

1.       The Coronavirus Small Business Discretionary Grant has reopened for new applications, as there are still funds available (phase one is now closed, and we are aiming to notify businesses on the outcome of their application over the next few weeks). Eligible businesses for the new phase are strongly advised to review the[…]

1.       The UK Government has published a code of practice to encourage commercial tenants and landlords to work together to protect viable businesses during the coronavirus pandemic; more here. 2.       Read the Food Standards Agency’s checklist to support food businesses in reopening safely during COVID-19 after a period of inaction here. 3.       Bristol is now the best city in the UK outside London[…]

1.       The aim of the UK Government backed Better Business for All (BBfA) initiative is to support economic growth by making it easier to do business through supporting compliance and removing regulatory barriers.  A BBfA toolkit has been produced to help you restart your business safely; https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BBFA-Covid-19-Toolkit-v3-080620-Accessible.pdf 2.       The latest guidelines (updated 14 June) for working safely during Covid-19 for[…]

TRESA member Michelle Henning re-imagines St Lukes Road One of the few benefits of the lockdown is that it has enabled us to see familiar places differently. I know the problems of St Lukes Road well, though I haven’t kept up with current debates. I lived on St Lukes Crescent[…]

High Streets Task Force: Helping to transform high streets The High Streets Task Force has launched a range of cutting-edge tools, training, information and advice for high streets across England as part of the Government’s efforts to reopen safely from 15 June and support their recovery. This support is open[…]

The West of England Combined Authority is supporting the region’s recovery as shops begin to open by helping those who cannot work from home to return to work safely.From Monday 15 June passengers must wear a face covering on public transport. Posters will be displayed in bus shelters advising passengers[…]

To show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, TRESA is encouraging members and friends to display the attached poster – or a suitable alternative.