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Politics

Chancellor set to extend fuel duty cut beyond March

Bristol Waste says it is “not in trouble” despite concerns over its future.
Bristol Waste says it is “not in trouble” despite concerns over its future.

Bristol Waste denies the company is in financial trouble

Neighbours fear noisy workers at busy tip with plans to open at 6am

Residents have been asked to give feedback on plans to rejuvenate Temple Island.
Residents have been asked to give feedback on plans to rejuvenate Temple Island.

Residents asked to give feedback on Temple Island regeneration plan

Gaol Ferry Bridge has been dealt another setback.
Gaol Ferry Bridge has been dealt another setback.

Gaol Ferry Bridge reopening delayed further after another setback

Bristol’s busiest bus routes could soon have more than 10 buses an hour during peak times.
Bristol’s busiest bus routes could soon have more than 10 buses an hour during peak times.

‘London-style frequency’ buses set for major five Bristol routes

There are plans to build 555 on a 38-acre site in Brislington.
There are plans to build 555 on a 38-acre site in Brislington.

Plans revealed for over 500 new homes on countryside site

Several other bridges in Bristol will need urgent repair once Gaol Ferry Bridge reopens.
Several other bridges in Bristol will need urgent repair once Gaol Ferry Bridge reopens.

Several bridges in need of ‘urgent repair’ after Gaol Ferry closure

Bristol City Council has approved funding for a huge youth club to be built in south Bristol by 2025.
Bristol City Council has approved funding for a huge youth club to be built in south Bristol by 2025.

Council approves funding for huge youth club in south Bristol

Gaol Ferry Bridge closed in August for essential repairs which will continue well into 2023.
Gaol Ferry Bridge closed in August for essential repairs which will continue well into 2023.

How fears over winds are slowing down progress on Gaol Ferry Bridge

Government ‘will miss EV charger target by 20 years’, Labour says

Bristol’s Central Library is still at risk of being relocated despite assurances by Mayor, Marvin Rees.
Bristol’s Central Library is still at risk of being relocated despite assurances by Mayor, Marvin Rees.

Central Library in relocation u-turn with Broadmead site proposed

Bristol City Council has been accused of discriminating against GP patients, shoppers and churchgoers due to its incoming car parking charges.
Bristol City Council has been accused of discriminating against GP patients, shoppers and churchgoers due to its incoming car parking charges.

Council urged to rethink “discriminatory” new charges at car park

One of the 10 free-to-use car parks set for Pay and Display, a row of shops can be found just out of shot.
One of the 10 free-to-use car parks set for Pay and Display, a row of shops can be found just out of shot.

Council criticised for plans to bring in charges to busy car parks

Ten of the Bristol’s busiest free-to-use car parks are set to introduce Pay and Display.
Ten of the Bristol’s busiest free-to-use car parks are set to introduce Pay and Display.

Free parking set to be scrapped at 10 car parks in the city

Several areas in Bristol have been earmarked for potential pedestrianisation in a £5million council scheme.
Several areas in Bristol have been earmarked for potential pedestrianisation in a £5million council scheme.

Council to ban cars from eight busy areas in pedestrianisation schemes

The old Filwood Broadway cinema in Knowle West
The old Filwood Broadway cinema in Knowle West

Council confirms plans to replace historic cinema site with 30 homes

The cost to refurbish the Bristol Beacon has risen by another £25million.
The cost to refurbish the Bristol Beacon has risen by another £25million.

Cost of Bristol Beacon revamp rises to three times original price

Bristol City Council has brainstormed more relocation sites for its Central Library as new figures show rising costs.
Bristol City Council has brainstormed more relocation sites for its Central Library as new figures show rising costs.

City Hall ‘obvious suggestion’ for relocation of Central Library

Rupert Street NCP car park could be replaced
Rupert Street NCP car park could be replaced

Public to decide if Rupert Street car park is converted to tower block

Parks such as Stoke Park (pictured) could suffer from funding cuts as Bristol City Council attempts to bridge a £31million shortfall for 2023/24.
Parks such as Stoke Park (pictured) could suffer from funding cuts as Bristol City Council attempts to bridge a £31million shortfall for 2023/24.

Parks face “spiral of decline” in Bristol City Council budget cuts

Weca could soon have more control over how Bristol’s bus services are run.
Weca could soon have more control over how Bristol’s bus services are run.

Weca takes step towards full control of region’s bus services

City Hall at College Green
City Hall at College Green

Bristol City Council to make 300 staff redundant

Marcus Pinson, whose business lies just on the edge of the CAZ, believes the scheme will ‘kill the business off’.
Marcus Pinson, whose business lies just on the edge of the CAZ, believes the scheme will ‘kill the business off’.

60 year old Clifton family business claims CAZ is killing trade

Furniture is being given to refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine and elsewhere who are now living in Bristol as part of a £1.5 million scheme.
Furniture is being given to refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine and elsewhere who are now living in Bristol as part of a £1.5 million scheme.

Furniture given to refugees in Bristol in £1.5m council scheme

The old Filwood Broadway cinema in Knowle West will be demolished next week.
The old Filwood Broadway cinema in Knowle West will be demolished next week.

Historic Knowle West cinema to be demolished

Six cameras will be installed on dangerous Bristol roads.
Six cameras will be installed on dangerous Bristol roads.

Council to install cameras on six dangerous Bristol roads

Dawn Harrison has run Crazy Angels hairdressing salon in Stockwood for 34 years
Dawn Harrison has run Crazy Angels hairdressing salon in Stockwood for 34 years

Stockwood residents vouch to fight plans to build homes in car park

Bristol’s mayor has said the Clean Air Zone could go once pollution levels fall.
Bristol’s mayor has said the Clean Air Zone could go once pollution levels fall.

Clean Air Zone could be scrapped if pollution levels fall

How the scheme on New Fosseway Road would be laid out.
How the scheme on New Fosseway Road would be laid out.

Council approves 200 south Bristol homes despite fears for few details

Unison members and councillors outside City Hall ahead of a cabinet decision on staff cuts to strategic transport and city design teams
Unison members and councillors outside City Hall ahead of a cabinet decision on staff cuts to strategic transport and city design teams

Bristol councillors slam planned transport cuts which could cost city

A major deal has been approved paving the way for investment worth hundreds of millions into renewable energy in Bristol
A major deal has been approved paving the way for investment worth hundreds of millions into renewable energy in Bristol

City Leap deal marks ‘important step’ in Bristol’s route to net zero

This site on Bath Road, Brislington is one of two countryside sites at risk due to a Local Plan.
This site on Bath Road, Brislington is one of two countryside sites at risk due to a Local Plan.

Local Plan puts two countryside sites on Bristol’s outskirts at risk

Fire marshalls patrolling council tower blocks with flammable cladding will cost around £200,000 each week.
Fire marshalls patrolling council tower blocks with flammable cladding will cost around £200,000 each week.

Council report shows eye-watering cost of fire marshal patrols

Bristol’s Clean Air Zone charges will begin today (November 28).
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone charges will begin today (November 28).

Clean Air Zone: zone begins today, here’s what you need to know

Chris Skidmore is a former Universities Minister who introuced the Essay Mills (Prohibition) Bill to Parliament.
Chris Skidmore is a former Universities Minister who introuced the Essay Mills (Prohibition) Bill to Parliament.

Kingswood MP to step down after constituency split

Deputy mayor Cllr Craig Cheney at Bristol City Council budget scrutiny meeting on November 23
Deputy mayor Cllr Craig Cheney at Bristol City Council budget scrutiny meeting on November 23

Bristol’s poorest households at risk of having benefits slashed

Suicide Prevention Bristol could be forced to refuse call outs inside the city centre due to the Clean Air Zone charges.
Suicide Prevention Bristol could be forced to refuse call outs inside the city centre due to the Clean Air Zone charges.

Suicide Prevention Bask council to lift Clean Air Zone charges

Bristol drivers could potentially enter Cabot Circus car park from outside the Clean Air Zone, but exit inside the zone and face charges.
Bristol drivers could potentially enter Cabot Circus car park from outside the Clean Air Zone, but exit inside the zone and face charges.

How motorists can evade Clean Air Zone - despite parking inside it

Ian Hughes
Ian Hughes

Driver wants £300 from city council over Clean Air Zone warning letter

Top Stories on BristolWorld

An urban explorer has investigated an abandoned family pub once packed full of excited flyers and laughing children.
An urban explorer has investigated an abandoned family pub once packed full of excited flyers and laughing children.

Step inside the eerie abandoned family pub near Bristol Airport

Kim Reed with the life-size unicorn she is painting in the former TK Maxx in the Galleries
Kim Reed with the life-size unicorn she is painting in the former TK Maxx in the Galleries

Why dozens of life-size unicorns are inside the former TK Maxx

Bristol Beer Factory will replace Wild Beer at the largest site in Cargo
Bristol Beer Factory will replace Wild Beer at the largest site in Cargo

Bristol Beer Factory to open ‘proper pub’ on harbourside