Kelsey Grammer’s plan to demolish his cottage near Bristol faces neighbour opposition after prior extension rejections. Kelsey Grammer Cottage Demolition Sparks Uproar Among Neighbours Kelsey Grammer wants to tear down a cottage. It is near Bristol, and neighbors are not happy about this. Kelsey and his wife, Kayte, need permission and have asked if council…
Couple challenges DVLA’s offensive plate ban, sparking concerns over similar postcodes and potential address changes. Couple Fight Number Plate Ban and Ask Postcodes to Be Reviewed A Bristol couple can’t use their number plate anymore because the DVLA found it offensive, leading to concerns about similar postcodes. John and Jackie Cooke had owned “N14 GAS”…
Majority supports pedestrianizing Horsefair, banning taxis/buses. Council adds disabled parking after feedback. Horsefair Pedestrianisation Backed Taxis and Buses to Face Ban Okay, listen to this about Bristol’s transport plans. Most people like the idea to pedestrianize Horsefair, and they also want taxis and buses out of there. The city council will add disabled parking near…
The number 36 bus route returns, funded by the Clean Air Zone, benefiting many of Bristol’s poorer communities. Bristol Bus Route Restored Serving Deprived Areas Brislington East councillors are happy about the 36 bus comeback. This route serves many poorer areas of Bristol. First Bus stopped it before because it didn’t make enough money. Bristol…
DVLA permanently bans a Bristol Rovers fan’s number plate, deeming it offensive. The owners express outrage at the decision. DVLA Makes Final Ruling on Bristol Rovers Number Plate Dispute Jackie and John Cooke loved Bristol Rovers. In 1997, they bought “N14GAS” for their car. The DVLA now says they can’t use it. “Gas” is a…
Jacobs Wells Baths in Bristol gets £250k from the National Lottery for restoration into an arts and education center. Lottery Boost of £250k Fuels Historic Baths Restoration Project A project aims to save Jacobs Wells Baths in Bristol. It will become an arts and education center. The project got over £250,000 from the National Lottery.…
Requests to remove Bristol’s planning department from special measures denied despite improvements in processing times. Government Keeps Bristol Planning Department Under Special Measures Bristol’s planning department stays in special measures. The government denied two requests to lift this status. They put it in place last March due to delays. A backlog of applications arose after…
Van dwellers in Bristol arm themselves after a caravan arson attack. Tensions rise between them and locals. Bristol Van Dwellers Arm Themselves After Caravan Arson Attack Some van dwellers in Bristol have armed themselves. This happened after someone set a caravan on fire. The fire occurred on Monday, February 17, at Clifton Downs. Police are…
Belfast considers a ticket surcharge to boost its music scene, inspired by Bristol’s initiative and Glasgow’s venue fund. Belfast Council Considers Charge on Live Music Tickets Belfast Council is thinking about a music fund. The fund would help local musicians and venues. They are looking at Bristol’s “Bristol Nights” model. Bristol Nights is from a…
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…