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Opposition councillors are demanding a full inquiry into loss-making Bristol Energy after the city council put it up for sale.
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Everyone loves to have a good moan about the council. But they still provide vital public services. Here’s a few.
Soaring workloads and the impact of austerity can make a tough job unbearable, say children’s social workers
Voices
Music lessons were some of my fondest moments of school. But in a city renowned for live music and across the country, music learning is under threat.
An open letter from non-partisan group Bristol Clean Air Alliance, who have been campaigning for improved air quality through political action by the council.
Reports
Supporters say it would give Bristol a bus service that works for Bristolians, instead of for-profit companies.
Brazilian couriers say they’re being harassed by Bristol’s self styled moped gangs.
Libraries, fields, offices: All sold off to fund the cost of austerity
The private landlord monopoly and lack of affordable housing is crippling Bristol’s gig economy workers.
“Temporary reprieve” for nightclub until council approves plans student flats in heart of Stokes Croft.
Community farming project Sims Hill received groundswell of support after being threatened by park-and-ride.
Social enterprise Coexist were evicted in December, but this could be a lifeline for the Stokes Croft hub.
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