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Your say / mayoral referendum

‘Truly representative ‘people power’ under a committee system is a myth’

Sandra Meadows MBE argues to retain the mayoral system on Thursday May 5th

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘I feel I have managed to make a difference in many ways’

Brislington East councillor Tim Rippington argues for the mayoral system

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘Bristol’s councillors are trying to pilfer your power by getting rid of a mayor’

Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston writes about the benefits of a mayoral system

Your say / Dame Emily Park

‘When a community garden finds you, don’t let it go’

Paula Rincon Naranjo wants to inspire others to make the most of their local community garden

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘The mayoral system gives Bristol a voice on a world stage’

Sandy Hore-Ruthven argues to keep the mayoral system in place

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘The ‘strong’ mayoral system has resulted in dangerously weak, politically driven, decision making’

Former mayor, George Ferguson, argues against the mayoral system

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘A committee system in Bristol risks a return to delay, stagnation and insecurity’

Simon Peacock of JLL argues the mayoral model is better for Bristol

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘We need scrutiny, we need accountability and we need transparency’

Rob Bryher argues for the committee system

Your say / Western Harbour

‘How is Western Harbour’s consultation a ‘vision’ when there is nothing to see?’

George Ferguson fears the council-led engagement is simply a "box-ticking exercise"

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘We should grasp the opportunity for a city-wide debate to revitalise local democracy’

Suzanne Audrey argues for a committee system in the upcoming referendum

Your say / Politics

‘Bristol needs a commitment to collaboration’

Ben Lowndes says positive public discussion is necessary to give our leaders every chance of success

Your say / Thangam Debbonaire

‘True equality can only be achieved through concrete and measurable results’

Thangam Debbonaire on the challenges facing Black entrepreneurs

Your say / mayoral referendum

‘The mayoral model creates a politics where sycophancy is rewarded and challenge is suppressed’

Nicola Bowden-Jones argues against keeping the mayoral system in Bristol

Your say / cycling

When is a cycle lane not a cycle lane?

Martin Booth on the need for more segregated cycle lanes, not just painted roads

Your say / University of Bristol

‘Repressive management of one of Bristol’s key institutions does not look good’

Oscar Berglund says that Bristol Uni was once reasonable but is now "repressive and punitive"

Your say / Membership

‘We have big ambitions to make local journalism accessible for all’

Ellie Pipe writes about how supporting Bristol24/7 will make a difference

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