Adam Postans

Local Democracy Reporter

Reports

Bristol stands ready to welcome refugees fleeing Ukraine, Marvin Rees says

The mayor said Russian leader Vladimir Putin should be investigated for war crimes

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Council budget approved with Conservative backing of Labour mayor’s spending plans

The initial budget plans failed to get cross party support in February. Some opposition amendments have now been added.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Budget now set to be approved despite criticism Rees has ‘disregarded’ will of councillors

The budget is expected to be approved with Conservative backing after Rees incorporated several of their proposals.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

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Mayor to consider alternative budget after changes win support from councillors

After four Green amendments on parking fees, reopening public toilets and cutting the mayor's office budget won support from councillors, they said it was disappointing that the mayor is even considering ignoring them.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Anger as councillors told not to oppose mayor’s budget

Councillors have been warned there may be legal consequences if they vote against Marvin Rees’s budget.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Kingsdown Sports Centre can only be saved if taken over by another operator, council confirms

Bristol City Council has received interest from five organisations who could take over the leisure centre that campaigners are battling to save.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Rehab centre closure decision delayed amid backlash over plans

South Bristol Rehab Centre could be shut down as part of the council's plans to cut £19.5m from its budget.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Council to cut management jobs and hike parking fees but protect frontline services in bid to fill £20m budget gap

In response to declining funding from central government and the impact of Covid, cost saving measures also include selling off council buildings, raising council tax and ending free short stays in residential parking zones.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Bristol’s social care staff shortages ‘worst they have ever been’

Poor pay, Brexit, competition from the likes of Amazon and increasingly unaffordable housing mean some care providers are struggling to provide care.

Amanda Cameron (Local Democracy Reporter) and Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

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Multi-million pound projects delayed after bust-up between council leaders and metro mayor

Four council leaders refused to attend a meeting of the West of England Combined authority over claims metro mayor Norris’s recent vetoing of decisions was “unlawful”.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Bristol and the Climate Crisis

West of England leaders vote to oppose Bristol Airport expansion, but Bristol abstains

Standing in for Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees was his deputy Craig Cheney, who did not contribute to the discussion and abstained from the vote.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

More than 60 Afghan refugees offered temporary sanctuary in Bristol

Local health bosses say almost 200 people fleeing the Taliban may arrive in the city, with mayor Marvin Rees telling councillors local landlords have committed to housing 16 families so far.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)
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