Can community energy projects help Bristol get to net zero?
A community organisation in Lawrence Weston has got permission to build England’s biggest onshore wind turbine, but other communities in Bristol are helping us transition to green energy. Here are some of their stories.
An experiment in democracy: Inside Bristol’s first ever citizens’ assembly
60 Bristol citizens have released their recommendations on climate, health and transport. Participants share their insights from this pioneering process of public participation.
Campaigners accuse Marvin Rees of not protecting Bristol’s mature trees
Despite promises to clean up Bristol’s illegal air quality and double the city’s tree canopy by planting new trees, mature trees continue to be cut down.
Bedminster’s East Street is changing, but who will benefit?
A cluster of high rises is being built on Bristol’s second-biggest high street. Opinion is split on whether the development will bring new life to the stricken area, or be the final nail in its coffin.
Local delivery app launches to ‘save’ Bristol’s independent bars and restaurants
The app will be an alternative to Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo, putting money back in the pockets of business owners fighting to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Schools launch community fundraisers to tackle digital poverty
Secondary schools are crowdfunding to buy internet dongles and asking for donations of IT equipment to ensure all students can access online learning during lockdown
