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Hoteliers in Bristol claim the next three months will be a ‘game changer’ for the hospitality industry in the UK as businesses struggle to find the number of staff they need. Raphael Herzog, chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), warned: “There are major staffing shortages in the hospitality industry that threaten to undermine the UK’s recovery.” Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of trade body UKHospitality, said earlier this month that the hospitality sector in the South West currently has a 10% vacancy rate. There are positive signs for a brighter future for the hospitality industry in the region, but Mr Herzog said the businesses need to attract enough staff in order to meet the rapidly growing demand.
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He said: “This week I read that a VisitBritain survey said that just over one fifth of holidaymakers are seriously considering the South West as their preferred destination for their next overnight stay. “This is wonderful news, of course, and a very welcome vote of confidence in our region. It will be a very welcome boost to business, which is why it’s so important that we are able to get the staff we need in order to provide guests with the level of service they expect. “Many Bristol hotels are currently carrying a number of vacancies.
“Many staff who were furloughed, but understandably concerned about whether or not they would have a job to come back to, have found alternative employment in other sectors, such as online ordering, distribution, delivery company driving, NHS and grocery shopping. “Brexit has also had an impact; more than 30% of hospitality workers across the UK are thought to have come from Europe, but that rises to more than half for those employed in this region. “Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants and other venues have been hit with the double whammy of changes to immigration rules post-Brexit, and many workers deciding to return to their country of origin in Europe as a result of the pandemic. “We are asking to lobby against the changes to EU visa rules that have affected the sector since last year. The hospitality industry needs a coronavirus recovery visa to help bring foreign workers back quickly after lockdown, to support the local economic recovery. “The next three months are going to be a big game-changer for our industry in the UK. Good companies have many passionate hoteliers, owners and investors who will work hard to make it happen. “I understand that some hotels are planning to raise the entry level salaries for roles in hospitality, and we also need to ensure that the work-life balance is improved for staff. “We need the rules around weddings and events to be relaxed, too, as this makes a vital contribution to our income.
“But staffing is the biggest challenge facing us. Getting our world-leading hospitality industry back on its feet will be vital for the UK’s economic recovery, but simply won’t be possible without the chefs, waiters, room attendants, bartenders, night porters and other key people at the heart of the industry. “Hospitality offers many young people their first step into the world of work. It’s more important than ever that we show them that there is a wide range of diverse, long-term, career opportunities and fantastic experiences to be had within our dynamic and diverse sector.
“We know people want to enjoy our hospitality again, which encourages us to believe our businesses can recover from the pandemic and deliver a world-class summer of fun for our visitors, old and new.”
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With reports of mobile speed cameras increasing never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime. However, if you want a know where the camera is situated within the hour visit this Facebook group. Bristol mobile speed camera watch
Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch (20mph) A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)
Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph) A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph)
Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph) A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph) A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph) A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)
Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph) Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph) Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph) A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (20mph) A4 Totterdown Bridge (30mph) A4174 Callington Road, Brislington, Bristol (30mph) A4174 King Georges Road, Bristol (30mph) Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) A4 Portway Nr Roman Way (40mph) A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ Riverleaze (40mph) A4018 Falcondale Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, Avonmouth (40mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Road/Canford Lane (30mph)
Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) B3119 West Town Lane (20mph) A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)
Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph) B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph) A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)
Marksbury Road, Bedminster (20mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph) Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph)
Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth (30mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) Broomhill Road (30mph)
Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle (20mph) A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph)
Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph) Stockwood Lane, Stockwood (30mph) Sturminster Road, Stockwood (30mph) Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre Lane (20mph) Whitchurch Lane, nr Hawkfield Road (20mph) Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph) Wick Road (20mph) Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph) B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph) B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph) B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury (20mph) B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry (30mph) B4469 Muller Road, Horfield (30mph) Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop (20mph) Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph) Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)
Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph) Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop (20mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Trym (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Glenfrome Road, Eastville (20mph) Gordon Avenue, Bristol (20mph) Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph) Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph) Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)
Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph) South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph) Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Roman Way, Bristol (20mph) Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph)
Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)
Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)
Please visit www.avonandsomerset. police.uk for placement of mobile camera sites and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding)
