Alex Turner, Author at The Bristol Cable

Alex Turner

I am a former staff journalist, now freelance contributor to the Cable, reporting on housing and social affairs and supporting the media team with print, online and podcast production.
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Imperial Apartments landlord misled council over tiny flats used to house homeless families

Council will continue to offer households with children places at controversial Hengrove office block conversion, after review finds it suitable 'for many' families but concludes improvements are needed.

Alex Turner

In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system

Would a database that names and shames rogue landlords help protect renters?

London renters can access a searchable database of enforcement actions against landlords. Could something similar help people navigate the minefield of finding somewhere to live in Bristol?

Alex Turner and Matty Edwards

Investigations

MP urges council to stop housing families at Imperial Apartments, as documents reveal concerns over ‘incompetent’ security

Documents seen by the Cable confirm issues reported by residents at the controversial South Bristol apartment block.

Alex Turner

Investigations

A year after opening, some residents fear for their safety at controversial south Bristol flats

Imperial Apartments, a converted Hengrove office block where many flats do not meet space standards, was opened in 2020 to private renters and people facing homelessness. There are serious concerns about conditions there – but with Bristol’s bleak rental market cutting off housing options, some s...

Alex Turner

Edition 27

Respite rooms offer a vital breathing space to women facing abuse and homelessness

Women experiencing violence or domestic abuse in conjunction with homelessness and other traumas have long been at risk of slipping through gaps between services. A new project aims to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Alex Turner and Hannah Vickers

Reports

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Bristol’s foodbanks sound warning over food and fuel shortages

While the government calls in the army to deliver fuel and tries to lure overseas HGV drivers to the UK, some of the city's most vital support services have been facing disruption just as a benefit boost and the furlough scheme end.

Alex Turner

Coronavirus in Bristol

‘Covid meant I didn’t have a job any more’: dozens of Bristolians face eviction after pandemic ban lifts

Hundreds of people across the country have lost their homes in hearings lasting just 10 minutes, an investigation has found. In most cases, judges couldn’t take Covid-related hardship into account.

Alex Turner, Fatima Hudoon and Jacob Moreton

Reports

More children in care are being housed outside Bristol as Covid fallout bites

The number of children in the care of Bristol City Council being housed in children's homes outside the city has nearly doubled since early in the pandemic.

Alex Turner

Reports

High-rises under scrutiny as council considers rebuilding social housing

Homes at Kingsdown and Lawrence Weston are the first focus of estate regeneration plans, but new housing boss pledges to put tenants at heart of decisions over whether any blocks come down.

Alex Turner

Local Elections 2021

In Southville, a U-turn on parking problems is shaking up the local election race

Residents in streets not covered by a residents’ parking zone have been campaigning without success to get it extended. Days before the election, Labour candidates are promising action from the council.

Alex Turner

Local Elections 2021

Housing hustings underlines scale of crisis facing next Bristol mayor, leaving more questions than answers

Mayoral candidates admit government support is needed to really get to grips with housing crisis, while some questions remain over details of sitting mayor Marvin Rees's plans for next term.

Alex Turner

Local Elections 2021

Labour infighting makes its path back to a Bristol council majority even harder

Will the turbulence of recent months affect the Labour's fortunes in Bristol in the upcoming elections and beyond?

Alex Turner

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Imperial Apartments landlord misled council over tiny flats used to house homeless families

Would a database that names and shames rogue landlords help protect renters?

MP urges council to stop housing families at Imperial Apartments, as documents reveal concerns over ‘incompetent’ security

A year after opening, some residents fear for their safety at controversial south Bristol flats

Respite rooms offer a vital breathing space to women facing abuse and homelessness

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Bristol’s foodbanks sound warning over food and fuel shortages

‘Covid meant I didn’t have a job any more’: dozens of Bristolians face eviction after pandemic ban lifts

More children in care are being housed outside Bristol as Covid fallout bites

High-rises under scrutiny as council considers rebuilding social housing

In Southville, a U-turn on parking problems is shaking up the local election race

Housing hustings underlines scale of crisis facing next Bristol mayor, leaving more questions than answers

Labour infighting makes its path back to a Bristol council majority even harder

Alex Turner

Imperial Apartments landlord misled council over tiny flats used to house homeless families

Would a database that names and shames rogue landlords help protect renters?

MP urges council to stop housing families at Imperial Apartments, as documents reveal concerns over ‘incompetent’ security

A year after opening, some residents fear for their safety at controversial south Bristol flats

Respite rooms offer a vital breathing space to women facing abuse and homelessness

‘It’s been a nightmare’: Bristol’s foodbanks sound warning over food and fuel shortages

‘Covid meant I didn’t have a job any more’: dozens of Bristolians face eviction after pandemic ban lifts

More children in care are being housed outside Bristol as Covid fallout bites

High-rises under scrutiny as council considers rebuilding social housing

In Southville, a U-turn on parking problems is shaking up the local election race

Housing hustings underlines scale of crisis facing next Bristol mayor, leaving more questions than answers

Labour infighting makes its path back to a Bristol council majority even harder

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