Adam Postans

Local Democracy Reporter

Reports

Bristol Beacon refurb cost spirals by another £25 million

The latest blow to Bristol City Council's finances comes as the authority prepares to cut services from April 2023.

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‘Waking watch’ fire patrols stood down at two Bristol tower blocks as flammable cladding removed

Work to remove dangerous EPS cladding has been completed at Eccleston House, scene of a serious fire in autumn 2022, and another Barton Hill tower.

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Council forced to pay out compensation after failing SEND student for months

The teenager missed half a year of speech and language therapy that they should have received.

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Bristol high rises to be inspected for fire safety after Twinnell House tragedy

New government regulations require the council to inspect fire safety at all the tower blocks it owns.

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Image of a barn at Perrinpit Farm, Frampton Cotterell, which would become a bat house (Image: Perrinpit Road Solar Ltd/Savills)

Huge solar farm on green belt near Frampton Cotterell set for green light this week

Vast site on farmland just north of Bristol could power almost 15,000 homes, according to developers.

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Police officer who had sex with drunk woman on duty cleared of misconduct

Lee Cocking stood accused of sleeping with a drunk woman in his police car, but claimed it was sexual assault. On Friday he was cleared of gross misconduct.

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Bristol trial tackling drink spiking is hailed a nationwide success

A pilot project in Bristol has seen reports of drink spiking cases skyrocket – meaning the recent awareness campaign might have made people feel more able to speak out.

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Decision over Bristol strip club ban to be made within weeks

The fate of sexual entertainment venues in Bristol will be determined at a licensing committee meeting on 28 July, the group's chair has confirmed.

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Bristol Mayoral Referendum

Work underway to build new committee system after referendum vote to scrap mayor

A group of councillors from different parties is being set up to design the new system coming into force in 2024.

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Outrage as funding blocked for disadvantaged young creatives

Local and regional authority leaders have clashed on funding for a project that could provide training for 500 disadvantaged young creatives.

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Work on Bristol’s mass transit system could start in 2029 or 2030

The city's public transport system was promised by Mayor Marvin Rees during elections last year, but at a meeting this week he put forward a possible timeline for the works.

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Bristol council to call on government to improve support for Ukrainian refugees

A number of motions related to Russia's invasion have been submitted to full council.

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