Chip-and-bin meeting with Defra ‘very positive’, says council
A team from Bristol City Council has said a meeting with government officials about their proposed ‘chip-and-bin’ scheme today was “very positive”.
A team from Bristol City Council has said a meeting with government officials about their proposed ‘chip-and-bin’ scheme today was “very positive”.
Bristol City Council’s plan to reward residents who reduce their black-bag waste could be used as a “big stick” to punish householders who aren’t perfect recyclers, a Labour councillor has said.
Bristol will host the second of the historic live television debates between the leaders of Britain’s main political parties during the forthcoming general election campaign.
The Lord Mayor elect for the Bristol – Councillor Colin Smith – has chosen Alderman Judith Price as his Lady Mayoress for his year in office.
Work to restore Bristol’s famous Cabot Tower was “never in doubt” and will begin next week, according the deputy leader of the city council.
Most of Bedminster, Southville and Windmill Hill wards will become 20mph zones, after the pilot project was approved by Bristol City Council cabinet members yesterday.
The South West’s future prosperity hinges on improving its transport infrastructure, MPs on the region’s parliamentary select committee have warned.
Bristol city councillors have rejected plans to build a biofuel power station in Avonmouth, rejecting legal advice and planning officers’ reports.
Bristol council tax rises will be pegged at 2% as plans to devolve power from Bristol City Council to local residents were approved following the budget meeting yesterday.
A £500,000 investment to fight digital exlusion in Bristol will help the city beat the recession and enhance its international reputation, according to the council leader.
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