Bristol Green Party seeks legalisation of human composting, a sustainable alternative to cremation to potentially cut emissions. Bristol Greens Push for Legalising Natural Human Body Composting Bristol Green councillors want “human composting” legal. They hope it reduces carbon emissions from cremations. This process is illegal in the UK right now, though some US states and…
Explore South Bristol’s community centers offering vital services, skills, and a strong sense of belonging in challenging times. South Bristol Community Centres: A Real Sense of Belonging Knowle West was quite deprived back in 2020. A report listed it among Bristol’s ten poorest areas; Hartcliffe was also on that list. Bristol City Council used 2019…
Broadside Holdings scales back Broadwalk Shopping Centre redevelopment from 850 to 492 flats after strong local opposition. Bristol Broadwalk Homes Plan Reduced After Resident Pushback Bristol residents won a big change. Developers wanted to build 850 flats at the Broadwalk Shopping Centre. The new plan cuts the number of homes almost in half and the…
Developers challenge Bristol’s plan for 35,000 homes by 2040, citing leadership issues & unmet housing needs. Developers Criticize Bristol Housing Plan as Lengthy Inquiry Begins Bristol plans to build many new homes. The city wants 34,650 new homes in 15 years. This might not be enough for everyone. The plan includes jobs, roads, schools, and…
Bristol areas like Avonmouth offer lower priced houses, contrasting with the city’s overall rising property values in 2024. Bristol Area Offers Some of the Cheapest Properties in the City Bristol house prices went up 1.7 percent in 2024. Zoopla’s House Price Index stated this. UK house prices rose two percent overall. Bristol homes in some…
A major job fair in South Bristol offers young people hundreds of job opportunities, with over 35 employers. South Bristol Job Fair: Hundreds of Opportunities Available Next week, there’s a big jobs event in South Bristol. Young people can explore hundreds of job opportunities. Karin Smyth, a local MP, organizes it each year, and this…
Karin Smyth voices worries about less frequent bin collections in Bristol, urging council leaders to reconsider cut plans. Bristol MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Bin Collection Cuts A Bristol MP spoke out about bin collections. Karin Smyth is worried about reduced rubbish pickups. The council wants bins emptied less often and may switch to every…
A £10 million Bristol footpath project, Harbour Walkway, is branded a scandalous waste due to cost increases and delays. Bristol Footpath Faces Anger Over £10 Million Cost and Delays Bristol City Council faces criticism right now. A planned footpath called Harbour Walkway now costs £10 million. The original budget was only £2.5 million. The path…
Auditors flag Bristol City Councils poor contractor deal oversight. Inaccurate records threaten value for money. Bristol Council Contract Oversight Lacking, Raising Value Concerns Hey, guess what’s happening with Bristol City Council? Auditors are worried about how they handle contractor deals. Apparently, the council has over 4,000 contracts for different things. These contracts can be worth…
Bristol’s Galleries, built in 1991, is set to be knocked down to create 450 homes along with new shops and restaurants. End of an Era Galleries in Bristol Set for Demolition After Approval Hey, guess what? They approved the plan to knock down The Galleries! It took years, but it’s finally happening. They are going…