City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / Transport

Council committed to giving liveable neighbourhood ‘the best chance of success’

The future of the controversial trial scheme will be decided in spring 2026

News / Politics

Former lord mayor resigns from Green group at City Hall

Paula O'Rourke's resignation puts the Greens back to 34 out of 70 seats at City Hall

News / downs

Plans to move vehicle dwellers after sanitation complaints

A detailed complaint raised concerns about areas of the Downs being used as a toilet

News / knife crime

Knife crime figures falling

Avon and Somerset Police attribute the decline to knife crime education

News / parks

Bootcampers oppose ‘unfair’ new fees for classes on Downs

The Downs manager was absent from a council meeting on Monday to discuss the fees

News / care leavers

Long-awaited support hub for care leavers opens

The Hub is a dedicated centre supporting care leavers as they transition into independent living

News / Stoke Lodge

School criticises ‘targeted’ vandalism on playing fields

The playing fields have been the subject of a long dispute between the school and campaigners

News / parks

Parks to be made safer for women and girls

A pilot will be rolled out to make Bristol's parks more accessible after dark

News / Education

School to permanently close after 50 years

The news follows several tumultuous years of efforts by parents and alumni to keep it open

News / protest

Anti-migrant protesters and counter-protesters stand off in Bristol

Hundreds showed solidarity with refugees as the ‘Bristol Patriots’ paid a visit to an asylum hotel

News / Heritage

Businessman and heritage restorer dies aged 68

Norman Routledge rescued some of the city’s most treasured historic buildings

News / Politics

Parties clash over seat proportionalities across council committees

There was "chaos" at a council meeting triggered by the recent defection of a councillor

News / Politics

Two prominent Labour councillors replaced from committee leadership roles

The shake-up comes as the Greens have taken effective overall control of City Hall

News / police and crime commissioner

Avon and Somerset crime commissioner speaks out as role is abolished

Clare Moody will remain in her post until her term ends in 2028

News / Strike

Resident doctors join picket line outside BRI

The strike action is over pay restoration and limited speciality training opportunities

News / demolition

Long-awaited demolition of crumbling building underway

It’s a win for local residents who have been frustrated with the “eyesore” building for years

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