Voices

Healing is a justice issue: how can we radicalise the voluntary sector, amid a perfect storm of cuts?

When it comes to recovery from trauma, meeting people’s basic needs such as food, shelter, and physical safety is not enough. In an increasingly harsh environment, charities will need all their imagination and creativity to do more.

‘What the hell can people do?’ Looming closure of St Pauls dentist shines light on a national crisis

Bristol’s final council-run rehab centre set to close as part of adult social care cuts

The glass ceiling and interior columns if Bristol Central Library

Reports

Controversial plans to relocate Bristol’s Central Library scrapped after public outcry

The cost-saving proposal to relocate the library from College Green was met with strong opposition.

Edition 20

Time to play as Bristol launches plan

Moving on: Bristol's Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

Traveller kids are being “pushed out” says teacher

Revealed: Patients denied treatment by local NHS

GPs and clinical specialists are worried about patients being turned away because of local NHS policies.

Fighting fires and austerity

Catching up with the union that fights for the rights of those who fight fires.

Taking the council to court over cuts

Parent power wins radical overhaul of special needs services Two Bristol families have taken a stand against cuts – and won. The anonymous parents have...

Felix Rd celebrates 75 years of adventure play

But playworkers warn that the future of play in Bristol is at risk, with adventure playgrounds struggling to stay open without council funding.

“Parks aren’t there for making money”

Bristol City Council approves recommendations for savings from its parks and green spaces, allowing ‘low impact’ advertising and charging professional dog walkers.

Another blow for Filwood, as 80-year-old community centre fights for survival

Will the 80-year-old Filwood Community Centre cling on? And what can be done to revive the Broadway?