Campaigners welcome plans to ban no-fault evictions but warn renters may still need more protection
Government white paper finally delivers on promise to end no-fault evictions that can see tenants kicked out with two months' notice – but appears to leave loopholes landlords can exploit.
Drop-off in donations as media loses interest in Ukraine crisis, Bristol aid organisation says
From Bristol, With Love for Ukraine says if they don’t see an upturn in donations soon they will no longer be able to send regular shipments of humanitarian aid.
Council’s chosen firm for decarbonising the energy network sued in similar US deal
The company was sued for $2.2 million, but even though the case was thrown out due to a technicality, concerns are being raised about financial risks to the council.
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.
‘Lansdowne isn’t safe for my boys, but the other options are just as bad’
A single dad fears for his sons’ safety and mental health. They share a cramped, one-bed flat in an Easton tower block that’s a known hotspot for antisocial behaviour.
Bristol campaigners and politicians welcome ‘long overdue’ reforms for private renters
Scrapping no fault evictions, better standards and a potential landlord registration scheme could become law. But more needs to be done on the city’s renting crisis in the meantime.
Inside the refugee facility in Poland where a Bristol charity is helping Ukrainians get to the UK
James Rogerson was one of the Bristol volunteers with charity Love Bristol helping Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, whose attempts to come to the UK have been delayed.
