• Parking tax

  By paulfl1954 at 09:03 on 21/06/13

  

  The Mayor and Council keep telling the public how "pleased"  Kingsdown residents are to have been chosen as the original guinea-pig for the har-brained roll-out of city-wide "Residents" parking zones.  They do nothing for congestion and such has been the resistance to the purchase of residents' permits, there are endless empty parking spaces scattered across Kingsdown/Cotham every day. It is just another...

• Key dates for Bristol's local elections

  By matt_2009 at 08:33 on 05/04/13

  

  23 of Bristol's 35 wards are up for election – with most of the wards in the north, central and east areas of the city. Key dates to watch out for in the run up to polling day are: •    Noon on Friday, April 5 – deadline for candidates to register to stand •    Noon on Tuesday, April 9 – list of candidates in each ward published •    Wednesday, April 17...

• Clifton People: Do you fancy volunteering as snow warden?

  By matt_2009 at 09:11 on 24/01/13

  

  With the recent influx of snow the council is on the lookout for community spirited people to volunteer as snow wardens to help out in the future. A spokesman said: "We prioritise the major routes for gritting, but our lorries can't get to all the minor roads, steep hills or tricky junctions that can prove difficult to pass in wintry conditions. "This is where we need the help of the local community to help us keep these...

• Do you know someone who is one of Bristol's unsung heroes? Nominations for Lord Mayor's medal are open

  By matt_2009 at 14:07 on 17/12/12

  

  People across the city are being asked to make sure Bristol's unsung heroes and heroines, young and old get their deserved moment in the spotlight by submitting a nomination for a prestigious Lord Mayor's medal before March 2013. All those nominated must either live or work in the city - or serve the people of Bristol through their voluntary and community work or charitable acts. And for the first time ever, 2013 will see two Lord...

• Bristol Mayoral Election 2012: Who are you voting for?

  By thecriddler at 11:35 on 09/11/12

  

  Barack Obama has been elected to run the USA – but what about Bristol? Just in case you were unaware… there's a Bristol Mayoral taking place to find the city's first directly-elected mayor. The 15 candidates for Bristol have been chosen. Next week (Thursday, November 15) is polling day where you decide who gets the inaugural honour. The successful candidate will take over the running of the city council until May 2016. ...

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