housing
Emergency insulation kits and advice to help Bristol households through the winter months
As people on low incomes struggle with the energy crisis, Bristol Energy Network will support hundreds of households with insulation materials and training. But with thousands struggling, much broader action is needed.
Flammable polystyrene cladding used on Bristol towers: was the writing on the wall?
After two fires at tower blocks fitted with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation, Bristol City Council is stripping the flammable material from all its high-rises. But experts say it should never have been allowed in the first place.
‘A beautiful spot, crying out to be nurtured’: meet the people behind Filwood’s gardening revolution
Campaigns to save green spaces around Knowle West from developers have gained deserved attention. But residents have also taken it upon themselves to reclaim smaller plots, which are now thriving for the community’s benefit.
