Matty Edwards

Reports

Analysis: It’s time for politicians to come together on mass transit

A leaked report has concluded that underground sections are needed and achievable in Bristol’s future mass transit system. As we move to the next stage in the process, we need our politicians to work together.

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Matty Edwards

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In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system

No fault evictions on the rise in Bristol amid calls for renting reforms to be strengthened

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Matty Edwards

Area in Focus

Revealed: Renters living in mouldy flats handed steep rent hike by millionaire London landlords

Residents of the iconic Queens Court housing block in Clifton are fed up with living in poor conditions and their complaints being ignored, a Cable investigation has uncovered.

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Matty Edwards

Reports

Judge orders Bristol City Council to disclose secret report after freedom of information battle

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Matty Edwards

Reports

Council to consult more on East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme after backlash

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Matty Edwards and Alex Turner

Reports

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Revealed: Private takeover of Bristol GP surgery ‘abandoned’ at last minute

One Medicare was due to take over Charlotte Keel Medical Practice in Easton at the start of July – before NHS bosses abruptly pulled the plug.

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Matty Edwards

Reports

‘We want them to listen to us’: fear and anger in Somali community over liveable neighbourhood plans

The council claims the plans to restrict through-traffic in parts of east Bristol were co-designed with local people, but some are angry about the consultation so far and feel the scheme is being imposed on them.

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Matty Edwards

Features

Division emerges over Bristol’s first liveable neighbourhood scheme

In a trial later this year, cars will be prevented from driving through a large area of Barton Hill, Redfield and St George. The plans have sparked passionate support and equally intense opposition. 

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Matty Edwards

Reports

‘Life-saving’ council service for adults with learning disabilities facing cut

A Bristol woman says Concord Lodge saved her sister's life at a time when adults with learning disabilities are being locked up in psychiatric hospitals due to a lack of alternative.

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Matty Edwards

In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system

End to no-fault evictions in sight as reforms to the private rented sector finally arrive 

Housing campaigners have welcomed the long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill entering Parliament and committed to closing any loopholes for landlords to exploit.

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Matty Edwards

Future of Cities

Car-free utopia or burning bollards: how can Bristol build a truly ‘liveable’ neighbourhood?

Bristol is about to restrict traffic in its first liveable neighbourhood pilot. What can the city learn from the success story of Milan's 'open squares' initiative, and the cautionary tale of Oxford's low-traffic neighbourhoods?

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Matty Edwards and Alessio Perrone
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