Greens win council by-election and keep seat to stay largest party in Bristol
The party won the most votes in Bishopston and Ashley Down, ahead of Labour, in what could be the last electoral test before next May’s local elections.
The Bristol police chief embroiled in corruption who died with a razor in his hand
John Henderson Watson had a long and distinguished police career and was Bristol’s chief constable for 14 years – before his career ended in scandal and his disappearance.
Rising demand and falling donations causing shortages at Bristol food banks
The cost of living crisis means more people need food banks – but fewer are donating. The Cable spoke to organisations across the city trying to help the growing number of households who can't afford to eat.
Bristol won’t bring in parking levy to fund transport as council forced to publish report
Mayor Marvin Rees has again hit out at sceptics of plans for a Bristol underground, and said smaller schemes won't do enough to give us the public transport we need.
Plans for 144 homes at South Bristol wildlife haven on dangerously steep hill are rejected
Developers’ proposals to build the new houses and apartments on the Western Slopes in Knowle West have been refused over road safety concerns and how steep the hill is
Judge orders Bristol City Council to disclose secret report after freedom of information battle
A Green councillor has accused the council of being scared of scrutiny after trying for 18 months to get hold of a feasibility report into the idea of a workplace parking levy.
Council to consult more on East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme after backlash
The traffic restriction trial will now be introduced over winter rather than in the autumn, following accusations of inadequate consultation by some locals.
St Paul’s campaigners continue battle to bring dental care back to closed practice
Surgery shut its doors in June leaving thousands without NHS dental care, but group are hopeful that local health bosses are willing to work in partnership with them to find a solution.
Campaigners renew calls for metro mayor to bring struggling buses back into public hands
A new petition has been launched urging Dan Norris to formally investigate franchising the West of England’s bus services that are currently run for profit.
South Bristol shopping centre will be knocked down after planning councillors’ shock U-turn
Opposition councillors slammed a decision to redevelop the Broadwalk Shopping Centre after a developer said it could deliver extra affordable homes there – although no promises were made.
