What is happening with Charlton Common Sunday, 21 February, 2021 There have been a few comments about Charlton Common being built on at the top of Brentry. This isn’t quite right but I wanted to explain what is happening. Charlton Common Lane actually splits the common into two sections. The main chunk of the common is to the right of the lane as you look down it towards Cribbs Causeway. There is then a much thinner strip of land that is also common land to the... Local News
SIGN THE PETITION: Reinstate the 76 bus route to Station Road 29th September 2019 In September this year First bus announced changes to the No.76 bus route. Instead of travelling to Station Road the service now terminates at Crow Lane. Their... Local News
LETS MAKE MORE OF OUR LIBRARIES 20th September 2019 Last week I attended a meeting at the Council House, in my capacity as Councillor for Henbury & Brentry, to learn more about the future of North Bristol’s... Local News
WE SHOULD GET BEHIND A FREE PORT FOR BRISTOL 19th September 2019 Unfortunately, due to time constraints, it was not possible to debate a Conservative motion advocating a move to free ports at the last full council meeting on... Local News
THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO DO MORE ON VEHICLE DWELLINGS 2nd September 2019 My colleagues and I have today submitted a Statement to the Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting tomorrow on the issue of van dwellers. The Council seems to have adopted the... Local News
THE MAYOR SHOULD PUBLISH DISCARDED DOCKS DESIGNS 27th August 2019 I am calling on Mayor Rees to share with all Councillors all of the redesign options considered for the Cumberland Basin. Last week (Monday, 19th August)... Local News
MORE POLICE FUNDING IS WELCOME NEWS – BUT ALSO PRESENTS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY 9th August 2019 I warmly welcome the announcement by the Government that they intend to release the purse strings and fund the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers... Local News
The Case for Increased Investment in Rail for our Region 7th August 2019 I never pass up an opportunity to lobby for extra rail investment for the region. With the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Transport now is the time... Local News
Stoke Lodge pavilion plans need to go back to the drawing board 5th August 2019 Cotham School secured a grant to both fence off the Stoke Lodge Open Space and also to modernise the dilapidated pavilion/changing rooms which are situated just... Local News
BRABAZON ARENA CONSULTATION TO START 12th July 2019 This is the email we received from YTL regarding the public consultation on their Brabazon Arena proposals. Make sure you have your say. “YTL is proposing to... Local News
