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This week..

4. Hefty fines for Bristol housing 6. Citizens proposal

It seems the AstraZeneca vaccine has took a bit of swan dive this week as we find out a few people have had blood clotting as a side affect of the vaccine. Also we may have a bit of a stall in the role out.

8. Frankenstein attraction to open in Bath

I think the side affects are minimal compared to the number of people that have been vaccinated, as the government say over 25,000,000 people have been jabbed already.

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This week also saw the Bath clean air zone come in to affect. I know it’s not Bristol but it will affect a lot of businesses and people that work or use bath as a drive through to get in to Bristol. I think theses zones are good thing but the timing of this could not be more off as businesses are struggling and some peoples finances are stretched already.

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Finally on a positive angle I noticed the lighter mornings and evenings are coming which can only mean we can get outdoors more and get active.

Till next week, stay safe and stay healthy

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10. 5 Positive changes you can make 12. #BristolRemembers 14. 7 more driving myths debunked 18. Exit road map leads golfers 20. Santander donate 26. Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire 30. £6.9 Million heat network boost 34. Bath clean air zone 38. Bristol High St handed £4.725 Million 42. Truth? Or your story?

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Hefty fines for Bristol housing management breaches Offences lead to £330,000 sanction after city court case A Bristol landlord and agent have been handed fines totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds after being found guilty of poor management of a house in multiple occupation (HMO) that raised serious concerns for the safety of 18 residents, including six children.

Bristol Magistrates Court found Adam Habane, of 101 Dove Street, and Lloyd Beckford, of 24 Lower Ashley Road, guilty of poor management and failure to provide information with regard to seven flats at 24, Lower Ashley Road, St Agnes, Bristol.

The case, which was heard on Tuesday 9 March, saw total fines and costs exceeding £327,000 handed out to the companies managing the property, Ashley Marketing Services and Eunicareltd Ltd and their directors Habane and Beckford.

Bristol City Council’s Private Housing Team brought the charges after visiting the property in September 2019. Officers found it had been poorly converted into a HMO with up to 18 people living there, including six children.

The property was discovered to be in very poor repair and poorly managed, with particular concerns for the safety of the occupants due to the absence of operating fire alarm systems. The concern was so great that, as a precautionary measure, the council provided battery operated smoke detectors to the property that day.

Numerous breaches of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2007 (the management regulations) made under Section 234(1) of the Housing Act 2004 were identified, with cramped filthy bathrooms, holes in the ceilings and hall ways which meant fire and smoke could easily pass within the flats, as well as obstructed fire escapes, doors that did not shut or lock, inadequate damaged kitchens and electrical systems in poor repair, also uncovered.

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Following the visit numbers living there reduced and the families moved on or were rehoused and the council continued with additional enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 which ultimately prohibited the property for occupation.

While this work was in progress, in March 2020, council officers returned to the property after a complaint from the occupants that there was no hot water or heating available.

The inspection revealed conditions to be much the same with, in addition, the boiler not working adequately or safely to provide heating and hot water to all of the flats, in breach of management regulations. Despite a request for gas and electricity safety certificates to be provided within seven days, none were received.

Councillor Helen Godwin, Cabinet Member for Women, Children and Homes, said: “We are committed to protecting people in private housing against the risks posed by poor property management and unacceptable conditions. This case illustrates clearly that we will use appropriate powers to prosecute those who put tenants in danger through their own neglect or sub-standard practices.”

Management regulations are designed to ensure tenants live in safe, clean and acceptable conditions with access to the amenities they need and are aware of how to contact their landlord should a problem arise.

This includes systems crucial to the safety of the occupiers, such as gas and electrical systems as well as the fire safety systems.

Landlords must adhere to these regulations which ensures standards are met and maintained.

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Citizens’ proposals to support recovery City Gathering hears recommendations of assembly Recommendations from Bristol’s first citizens’ assembly were presented at the event today (Friday, 12 March).

Leaders from the business, public and voluntary sectors were the first to hear the assembly’s recommendations on how Bristol recovers from COVID-19 and creates a better future for all.

The 60 assembly members – residents randomly selected to be reflective of Bristol’s population – met online over four weekends to discuss three main issues; climate change and housing, transport, and health inequalities and agree their recommendations.

The discussions were informed by talks from 55 speakers including community organisations, citizens, One City partners, academics and subject specialists and counc il officers.

The assembly has produced 17 recommendations to take forward. Each recommendation has a rationale and there are a total of 82 associated actions to: • •

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Rapidly reduce the impact of our homes on climate change Make changes to our neighbourhoods to make traveling easier, healthier and better for the environment Tackle health inequalities in Bristol.

Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor said: “These recommendations will play a vital part in helping to plan Bristol’s long term future and will inform the strategy to recover from the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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I want to thank everyone who gave up their time to take part in the weekend sessions and highlight our commitment to review every one of them.”

Councillor Paula O’Rourke said: “Asher and I have been working together on this exciting initiative since 2019, so it’s very gratifying to know what citizens’ want to happen. The members have heard the background to problems, what’s possible and not possible, the financial limitations and different people’s views and priorities and reached a shared vision collaboratively. The recommendations include some fantastic ideas and actions which will help us shape and build a better future for our city.”

Assembly member Debbie Akinbo said: “It has been a great pleasure to be part of the Citizens’ Assembly which has worked really hard to reach lots of recommendations. We had a well worthy four weeks of meetings, deliberating and drawing up conclusive recommendations based on what we think and know will help reshape our beloved city. I hope all these recommendations will be thoroughly looked at, acted on and implemented“.

As a next step, the recommendations will be reviewed by the council’s Cabinet, Corporate Leadership Board and the relevant services to look at legal, resourcing and other considerations. One City Thematic Boards will also review them.

You can read more about Bristol’s Citizens’ Assembly on the Your City Our Future (YCOF) website.

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Frankenstein attraction to open in Bath in the spring

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The first Frankenstein museum in the UK is to open this spring, with horror shows and escape rooms.

It will open in Bath, where the gothic novel was written by Mary Shelley, and guests will be faced by an eight-foot animatronic replica of the monster.

The house will tell the story behind the famous novel over four floors.

Jonathan said: “Chris proposed this one day, maybe about a year ago.

“He said ‘did you know that Mary Shelley had written Frankenstein in Bath’, which I didn’t.

“It was one of those ‘that’s going to work, we’ve got to do it’. We’ve got on with it and here we are now.”

Mary Shelley lived in Bath as a 19-year-old in 1816, with the novel first published The attraction will create a creepy anonymously in 1818 - and it was thought to atmosphere including scary music, temperature controls and smells as well as projections have been written by her husband at the time. and spooky props.

It plans to welcome guests from May, This will also include an escape room themed dependent on the current UK lockdown. on the horror story located in the basement, where guests will have to escape the clutches Ticket prices are yet to be revealed but will be on sale next month on the website here. of Victor Frankenstein who has gone mad.

However, there will also be accurate pieces of The museum will be yards from the Jane the time including period costumers, artefact’s Austen museum, who also wrote many of her famous novels including Pride and Prejudice and some of Mary Shelley’s letters. in the city.

Johnathan Willis and Chris Harris, who are The city of Bath is expecting a summer boom behind the attraction, said in an online following the popularity of Bridgerton, a Netflix statement they decided to create it after series which was filmed there. thinking that the author wasn’t celebrated enough.

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5 positive changes you can make to your garden in 2021 What positive changes can you make for your garden in 2021? January often brings the desire for major lifestyle changes and self-improvements, and there's no reason why that shouldn't extend to the home and garden too.

If you want to channel some positive energy into your gardening in 2021, the experts at The Greenhouse People have shared some key resolutions that will transform the way you garden…

1. Try your hand at upcycling Extend upcycling in the home to your garden.

Upcycling, where being eco-conscious and creative go hand in hand, is ideal for reducing waste in your garden and reusing items that would originally head for landfill.

Think about how you can use old pieces of furniture in the garden. ‘Bathroom and kitchen renovations mean old tubs and sinks are regularly get sent for scrap, but these large items can make striking statement pieces when filled with flowers and foliage,’ suggest The Greenhouse People.

Disused wooden crates and pallets are ideal for plants. Try hanging them vertically, creating an eye-catching tiered structure for small plants. You could also place them horizontally on the floor and fill with soil to create a miniature vegetable patch.

Additionally, old plastic sacks can be given a new purpose by lining hanging baskets of flowers.

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2. Embrace vegan gardening Whether you're trying to eat less meat or moving to a plant-based diet, vegan principles can extend to gardening.

Growing your own vegetables is a good start and it can save you money and cut your carbon footprint too. The good news: you don't need acres of land to grow your own. Portable containers, crates or pots are a great way to grow on any hard surface.

Of course, if you have the space, a greenhouse can increase your yield of fresh fruit and veg all year round with zero air miles. But if you have a small garden, legumes (runner beans, broad beans, French beans and peas), squashes and pumpkins are a great option as they make use of vertical space. Meanwhile, salad leaves, herbs and tomatoes grow well in boxes on balconies and patios. A lean-to greenhouse is also a great space-saving option if you lack square metres.

3. Make your own compost Making your own compost is super easy and incredibly eco-friendly, and you’ll be left with a nutrient-rich compost that you can feed your garden with all year.

Start building a heap from kitchen and green waste in a corner of your garden, and use a larger container with drainage if possible.

The Greenhouse People explain: ‘Layers is the ultimate way to get the most out of your compost: regularly add alternating layers of green (nitrogen-rich) materials like grass cuttings, weeds and uncooked vegetable peelings, and brown (carbon-rich) materials like leaves, wood chippings, shredded paper, cardboard, and sticks allows the compost to truly thrive.’

4. Go plastic-free With more than 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, the fight is on to reduce the impact of plastic on the environment. Plastic is often used in the garden and these items can take up to 450 years to biodegrade if they aren’t recycled.

When it comes to gardening tools, opt for metal, which should far outlast plastic rivals.

5. Save water ‘In dry spells, always prioritise water-use by which plants need it most,’ ‘Top of the list comes young plants, greenhouses, hanging baskets and window boxes. Teach self-reliance for older trees, lawns and hedges which can survive for longer periods.’

You should also consider buying a butt to collect rainwater to feed your plants and lawn.

‘If you clean your dishes in a washing-up bowl, tip it on the garden after you’re done – a little washing-up liquid won’t do any harm,’

The most effective way to reduce plastic in your garden is to simply stop buying it. More garden centres are offering biodegradable pots made using materials such as coir (from coconut husks), wood chips, rice husks and even seaweed. Terracotta also makes a great rustic alternative.

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New film launch - Bristol Remembers - and shared reflection on 18 March, 6pm.

One year since England went into a national lockdown, Bristol takes a moment to remember, reflect and begin the healing process.

Bristol Remembers is a multi-agency campaign aimed at giving people a space to collectively reflect and remember those people and things we have lost throughout the pandemic, and begin to take the important steps to healing.

The film ‘Bristol Remembers’ will be launched online at 6pm, Thursday 18 March on www. wearebristol.co.uk

Alice Towle, Youth Mayor of Bristol said: “Being involved in this project has given me the opportunity to reflect and remember on all those things we as a city have lost over the last year, but also begin to look ahead at how we take those ever so important steps to healing. It’s also been so heartening to see people continue find the positives despite all the challenges they have faced.

I look forward to seeing you all online on Thursday 18 March at 6pm.”

Additionally, an online book of testimonials will be launched where people can submit their own written memories of the people, opportunities, jobs and other important things that have been lost during the pandemic.

If you, or someone you know, would be willing to contribute a testimonial with your own personal reflection, please email wearebristol@bristol.gov.uk with the subject line: Bristol Remembers – Testimonial.

Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol said: “It has been a year like no other for the city as with the country at large. We mourn those who have died during the pandemic and lament all that we have lost as the things we take for granted have been disrupted. It is clearly so important that we come together to remember. Please join with us at 6pm on 18 March in this collective moment as we look to rebuild, with hope for the future.”

A testimonial should be 150-200 words long, including a relevant photo, and can be about anything or anyone important to you that you have sadly lost throughout the pandemic. All testimonials will be handled sensitively and with the utmost care.

Frontline workers and artists, faith and city leaders have joined to share personal testimonials about important things that have been lost during the coronavirus pandemic, for a new film called ‘Bristol Remembers’.

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Follow the ‘Bristol Remembers’ Facebook Event page for updates leading up to the launch: www.facebook. com/events/465229097851240/ Join us at 6pm, Thursday 18 March on www.wearebristol.co.uk

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7 More Driving 'myths' debunked - or actually proved to be true..

1 - It's illegal to drive without shoes on or in flip flops It is not actually illegal to drive in flip flops, or bare feet, but the RAC says studies have shown the sandals can increase braking time and make accidents more likely.

Motorists are technically allowed to get behind the wheel wearing flip flops - if they are able to safely operate the controls. But if the choice of footwear hinders the driver’s ability to control their vehicle - and puts them, their passengers or other motorists at risk - then it is illegal If a driver has an accident and is wearing flip flop sandals, or footwear like stiletto heels, the insurer could say the choice of footwear contributed to dangerous driving. In extreme cases, they could try and avoid paying out.

2 - It’s illegal to have a light on in a car while driving There’s no law against driving with interior lights on, but if a police officer decides your interior light is a driving distraction they could ask you to turn it off, or even charge you with careless driving.

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And it doesn’t have to be a distraction for you, either. If the light is judged to be dazzling or distracting to other road users, particularly those driving behind you, you may also be charged.

3 - It’s illegal to have an open bottle or can of alcohol in a car No. Although driving while over the limit is incredibly dangerous and against the law it’s not illegal to drink alcohol at the wheel, so by default it’s not illegal to have open alcohol containers in the car.

4 - It’s illegal to drive with headphones on While there is no specific law that clearly states it’s not legal to drive while wearing headphones, it is highly unadvisable because it can be dangerous. Not only could it see you charged with dangerous driving, loud music could also stop you from hearing emergency vehicle sirens, level crossing warnings, other road users and pedestrians approaching your vehicle.

5 - If a speed camera doesn’t flash does it means you’ve not been caught The short answer is no. There are many different variations of speed camera, but only the Gatso type flash to take a picture of you speeding. Others catch you by using infra-red light.

6 - You’re allowed to drive 10% over the speed limit

But this is only a suggestion, not a rule, and the NPCC don’t enforce the law – it’s down to the discretion of the police officer in questio 7 - You can have one alcoholic drink and still be under the limit to drive It's a common myth that men can have ‘a pint or two’ or women a large glass of wine and still be safe to drive afterwards.

Your blood-alcohol level actually depends on many factors other than the alcoholic drinks No. While many vehicles’ speedometers allow you consume – whether you’ve eaten or exercised, how tired you are, or if you’re taking a 10% overestimation error, this allowance any medication can all affect how your body doesn’t exist on speed cameras. You can’t processes the alcohol. drive at 33mph in a 30mph zone, for example.

There are many factors to consider – it’s not Simply put, if a police officer catches you with a cut-and-dry rule. The best advice is not to a mobile radar speed gun exceeding the limit, drink any alcohol at all. you are liable for prosecution even at 1mph We hope you found theses myths useful and over the limit. entertaining Next week will see the final 7 myths’ debunked!

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) suggests police forces don’t prosecute until drivers exceed a margin of error of 10% of the speed limit, to take into account driver concentration, plus 2mph for speedometer error.

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Grease a 900g loaf tin. Beat the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs, one at a time, with a little of the flour Fold in the desiccated coconut, remaining flour and the milk Spoon three quarters of the mixture into the tin, top with the raspberry jam and spoon the rest of the cake mix on top Bake for 35 mins, cover with foil and return to the oven for 20-25 mins until the cake is just golden. Leave to cool Meanwhile, mix the icing sugar and jam, adding 1-2 tsp of warm water to make a smooth icing Drizzle the icing over the cake and sprinkle the coconut on top

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Exit roadmap leads golfers to the manor house

Golfers plotting their roadmap back on to the fairways have been pointed in the direction of The Manor House for their spring and summer getaways.

With the UK restrictions set to ease over the coming weeks, there are some tempting packages to release the golfing shackles and make the most of the captivating Cotswolds.

Based in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, The Manor House is a fabulous championship-standard 18-hole course with 365 acres of breathtaking rolling countryside as the backdrop.

Designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, the mature oak and beech trees that line the manicured fairways combine with the immaculate greens and the River Bybrook meandering through the middle to bring both drama and beauty to the 6,500-yard parkland course.

Alongside the luxurious stately hotel and The Castle Inn pub which make up the estate, it’s an ideal location for a memorable golf break and an opportunity to reunite with family or a group of friends as soon as restrictions allow.

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The Manor House hotel is a luxury 14th-century stately country house with a Michelin starred restaurant, al-fresco dining and a dedicated gin bar. Complete with 50 comfortable, individually styled rooms and suites – with 29 of them located in mews cottages – the hotel is full of character, charm and traditional quirky features.

The Castle Inn is a cosy 12th-century country pub which sits in the heart of the village, opposite the adjacent main hotel, offering 12 unique en-suite bedrooms and delicious homemade food. The pub is particularly popular among groups of golfers looking for more affordable accommodation and a pint or two of the local beer on offer.

Golf Club Manager, Andrew Ryan, said: “Golfers have been planning their escape from lockdown and The Manor House provides a fantastic setting for some much-needed leisure time.

“Overseas travel is still uncertain for many, but that doesn’t mean that golfers cannot explore and enjoy a different challenge, while making the most of the hospitality at The Manor House.”

Self-catering breaks, which are permitted with one’s own household from 12th April in line with the government’s roadmap, are now bookable, with Ludlow Cottage and Baker’s Cottage available for three-night weekend breaks or four-night weekday breaks from £1,000, a week’s stay starts at £1,400. The Waterfall Lodge, located by the 18th green on the golf course, is available from £129pp and includes accommodation, breakfast and 36 holes.

Packages at The Manor House hotel, between 17th May and September, start from £239pp and include bed and breakfast in a Cosy room, a £32 per person allocation to use towards dinner at The Castle Inn, use of the driving range and 36 holes of the best golf in Wiltshire. Guests can upgrade to the Michelin starred Bybrook restaurant for just £43pp.

A similar package at The Castle Inn for the same time period start from £169pp and include bed and breakfast in a Standard room, a £32 per person allocation to use towards dinner, use of the driving range and 36 holes of golf. Guests can again upgrade to the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant at The Manor House for just £43pp.

The above packages are dependent on government restrictions and some facilities may not be able to open straight away following the lockdown. The pricing and packages will be adjusted accordingly and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in place to allow flexibility.

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Santander Donate iPads to the Community As part of our Digital Inclusion project, we are working with our corporate partners to re-distribute electronic devices to those most in need and affected during the covid-19 pandemic.

We were grateful, therefore, for the recent charitable donation from our valued Nascence partner Santander consisting of a number of iPads which will be distributed to various causes, the devices were sourced from Santander customer iOutlet.

A number of these devices have been earmarked for donation to Bristol Bears Community Foundation’s Intergenerational Hub. The Intergenerational Hub aims to better connect people in disadvantaged areas and groups throughout Bristol such as Southmead, which has an abnormally high proportion of families living with disability, special educational needs and life-limiting conditions. The programme provides physical activity and social connection sessions with the aim of improving physical and mental health via increased activity in the community. The laptops donated to this programme will go a long way to helping people of all ages to connect with each other and achieve a better quality of life.

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Devices will also be distributed to one of our partner schools, Evergreen Academy, where a number of students have been identified as lacking access to digital devices. This donation will help to ensure that the learning capabilities of these students is maximised.

Peter Abel, Director at Santander, said: “We have worked with and supported Bristol Sport Foundation over a number of years through the Reading Stars and Sums and Scrums programme as well as fund raising and support of the Break the Cycle event.

Through the current challenging times, we have been really impressed with how BSF have pivoted their community support in a number of areas, and it is great that one of our customers, iOutlet Limited, have donated some iPads to support the remote engagement requirements of the BSF programmes and the reading stars volunteering.

We continue to look forward to continuing our support of the great work of BSF.”

Director of iOutlet, Matt Green, offered his thoughts: “Our business is involved in the provision of refurbished mobile phones, tablets and laptops, and really pleased that we have been able to provide some iPads to support the great work that is being undertaken by BSF within the community” Kris Tavender, Spectrum Programme Manager at Bristol Bears Community Foundation, said: “Throughout the pandemic Bristol Bears Community Foundation have tried to bridge the gaps to support older isolated people across Bristol. We have worked closely across the city with our participants to ensure they have in-hand resources to enable them to be both active and independent.

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“The donation of these iPads from Santander is an absolute game-changer for this work.

This will allow us to create tailored pre-recorded video based physical activity and bring it direct into people’s hands and homes, regardless of knowledge barriers or (internet) access. A lending library of physical activity and reminiscence resources will soon be available thanks to this huge gesture of Tom Monks, Head of Programmes at Bristol Sport Foundation, said: “We are extremely grateful to Santander for providing us with ten iPads, which we are donating to Evergreen Academy in Easton. A long-standing partner school of Bristol Sport Foundation, they have identified ten families who currently do not have access to a digital device. COVID-19 has shone a light on the digital divide and we are delighted, thanks to Santander’s support and generosity, to be able to support the school and these families.”

About the Foundation’s Digital Inclusion Project: As part of our wider ‘Digital Transformation Project’ we are aware that there are families within our communities who do not have access to a device that supports our content. To address this, our digital inclusion offering works with the support of our corporate partners who donate devices that we prepare for community use, pre-loaded with the BSF app and web app. Using our extensive community network, we identify fa milies in the most urgent need and donate the devices for use. We cannot solve this issue overnight, but each donated device makes a real difference and is very much appreciated.

Please contact Paul Glanville to find out how your organisation can make a donation to this important appeal and how we match every donation with clearly identified urgent need throughout Greater Bristol.

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Authentic Tempeh Launches Available for Home Delivery

Previously only available to top chefs, traditionally made tempeh is now available to order online from Bristol-based independent producer Tempeh Meades, delivered nationwide straight to your door. Are you ready to take your plant-based cooking to the next level?

“Tempeh has always excited me because it can be used in so many dishes; from starting your day with scrambled tempeh or pan-fried and added to a salad for lunch or even made into a burger, there are just so many possibilities,” says Benedict Meade founder of Tempeh Meades.

A plant-fuelled staple from Indonesia, tempeh is made up of healthy low GI protein made by forming cooked soya beans into a block and adding a culture to initiate a fermentation process. The end product has a firm texture, a nutty taste and is highly valued for the protein and fibre content, as well as being packed full of vitamins and minerals.

The health benefits of tempeh make it a reliable source of protein in a vegan or flexitarian diet, as well as being gluten-free, it has been known to improve digestive health.

Tempeh absorbs and retains flavour extremely well, so many choose to marinade it first and then bake, fry or simmer in your favourite dishes.

Tempeh Meades is the brainchild of Benedict Meade who learned his craft, the traditional methods of making tempeh, in West Java.

There it is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was the versatility of tempeh which inspired Benedict to start his own tempeh-making business back in the UK.

Tempeh Meades dispatch freshly made tempeh every Wednesday for next day delivery, ensuring the product has the longest shelf life possible. Refrigerate at home unopened for 5 days and once opened use within 2 days, alternatively, it will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire causes to benefit from co-operative fundraising As a new pot of funding opens for applications, co-operative colleagues in Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire are celebrating their successful store fundraising in 2020.

A total of £4,232 was raised last year at The Co-operative Food stores in Bristol, £5,041 was raised by stores in Somerset and £2,971 was raised at stores in Wiltshire thanks to the support from customers and local residents.

To show Southern Co-op's appreciation to the local causes, the total was rounded up to £12,659 so each cause receives a minimum of £500.The funding will go to nine separate local causes - each of the stores' local partners.

These include 34th Weston-Super-Mere Scouts, Clevedon and District Foodbank, Conquest Centre, Dorothy House Hospice Care, John McNeill opportunity centre, Julian Trust, Kingshill Friends Association, The Royal Marines Charity, and Vallis First School.

Fundraising activities at the stores ranged from colouring competitions and treasure hunts, to raffles and guess the sweets in a jar.

Holly Bramble​, Southern Co-op's Community and Campaign Co-ordinator, said: "Across all of our stores in the south, colleagues and customers raised a massive £120,000 for local partners. This was no mean feat as a lot of the bigger fundraising events had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

"Despite the pressure a lot of families had to face last year, they have still found time to give generously and make a difference to local causes who have been keeping the communities going."

Every year, each of Southern Co-op's local food stores choose a local partner which aims to create greener, safer, healthier or more inclusive neighbourhoods.

With a lot of fundraising cancelled last year, these existing local partnerships will continue into 2021 as part of the ‘Love Your Neighbourhood' programme.

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Emily Aspin, Events Fundraiser at Dorothy House Hospice Care which will receive nearly £3,000, said: "We at Dorothy House are absolutely over the moon to be receiving such a fantastic sum of money from Southern Co-op. This wonderful total is such a testament to the generosity of the customers at the stores on Bath, Mere, Bradford on Avon and Corsham.

"Thank you to everyone who has so kindly given and our especial thanks go to the stores who have raised this money from various activities on top of dealing with a pandemic.

"Every day Dorothy House provides palliative and end of life care to anyone who needs it, when they need it most. We couldn't achieve this vital care without the incredible support of our amazing community. Thank you to the Southern Co-op for being such inspirational leaders and bring on the extended fundraising in 2021!"

Thirteen other stores in Bristol and Somerset raised more than £4,550 for Julian Trust Night Shelter. The charity, which usually runs a night shelter for homeless people and rough sleepers, has been supporting people in a different way during the pandemic. Its food stores and kitchens have been used as part of the Cheers Drive initiative with Caring in Bristol to provide food for homeless individuals who have been offered temporary hotel accommodation, preparing several hundred meals on a daily basis.

Joanne Brown, Trustee of Julian Trust, said: "Southern Co-op's store manager Lee has been such a great support and we are so grateful for the money everybody raised. We are getting a new roof fitted at the moment and we are still here for our guests when they need us.

"The support the community has given us has been amazing. We always need help as we rely on voluntary gifts of donations, food and money. We are not going anywhere and as soon as we can open again, we are ready."

Stores that took part in the fundraising in Bristol were The Co-operative Food in Ashley Down Road, Church Road, Longdown Avenue, School Road, Two Mile Hill Road, Wells Road, Whiteladies Road, Bedminster's North Street, Hanham's Memorial Road, Keynsham's Queens Road, and Redcliffe Street.

Stores that took part in the fundraising in Somerset were The Co-operative Food in Banwell's Knightcott Road, Bath's Widcombe Hill, Clevedon's Old Street, Cotford St Luke's Graham Way, Frome's Nunney Road, Nailsea's Hannah More Road, Norton Fitzwarren's Morse Road, Pill's Baltic Place, Portishead's Port Marine, and Taunton's Wellington New Road.

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Southern Co-op's Love Your Neighbourhood programme also enables charities and local causes to apply for grants of up to £500 to help sow the seeds to a secure, stronger future for everyone.

Applications are now open for 2021 local funding with more information via www.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/love-your-neighbourhood/.

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Mojo Active are delighted to be able to open again The pandemic has been a challenging and unpredictable time for many, but in light of the easing restrictions and the feel of spring in the air, plan an exciting experience for your whole family - it is time to go outside and get active!

Mojo Active is a Bristol-based, outdoor activity centre equipped for all your health, lifestyle and enjoyment needs. The company was founded in 2012 by Jo McConnell and Mark Johnson, avid fitness enthusiasts with a love of the outdoors; Mojo Active is a passionate combination of both their life’s work. With an OFSTED registered site, Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge, high safety standards, and induction training for staff, all members of the family can enjoy a safe, fun, outdoor environment. Bristol’s best-equipped outdoor activity centre is appreciated for its emphasis on both corporate and educational purposes, ensuring that fun and learning is at the heart of your experience.

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Bristol’s £6.9million heat network boost Funding lift for city's carbon goals Bristol’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 has been further enhanced after the city was awarded £6.9million to help reduce emissions from its public buildings.

The funding from central government will be used to extend the Bristol Heat Network to nine sites, including St Mary Redcliffe secondary and Hannah Moore primary schools, Temple Back fire station, a hospital building and offices.

The award will be used to improve existing connections on the Redcliffe and Old Market sections of the heat network, allowing Bristol City Council to disconnect the hot water system at its Temple Street offices from the existing gas boiler and replace it with a more efficient system.

The money will also fund the replacement of existing gas boilers with low or zero carbon heat sources, allowing rapid growth in the numbers of buildings connected to Bristol’s Heat Network and helping the authority to cut emissions as it heads towards carbon neutrality.

The network, sometimes referred to as district heating, replaces individual buildings’ own heating systems, and often uses heat recovered from industry or renewable sources.

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Bristol’s heat network currently supplies more than 1,000 properties with low carbon heat from different sources across the city and continues to expand to new areas.

As well as producing fewer carbon emissions, the network is more efficient and cost-effective to run, protecting against rises in gas prices.

Councillor Kye Dudd, Cabinet Member for Energy and Transport said: “The Bristol Heat Network is an integral piece of our solution to decarbonising the city and the part that Bristol plays in addressing the climate crisis. The council has invested over £60m in low-carbon and renewable infrastructure in recent years and we’re delighted to have attracted this new funding from BEIS to continue our work to cut carbon emissions.

“It’s exciting to be replacing old technology with greener solutions and great to be supporting public sector partners with their own efforts to decarbonise. Developing the heat networks has so many benefits for the city including the reduction in fuel poverty, cutting carbon emissions and creating thousands of jobs to support the local economy.”

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Bath clean air zone launched as city tackles pollution with charges for some vehicles The South Wests first clean air zone outside of London launched Monday 15th March in a move which will see vehicles such as buses and lorries face charges.

Automatic number plate recognition cameras have been installed on all roads leading into the zone, and vehicle number plates will be checked against a DVLA database.

Commercial vehicles which do not meet required emission standards will pay a daily charge for driving into the centre of Bath, but private cars and motorbikes are exempt.

Motorists with non-compliant, chargeable vehicles - including those from outside the UK - must declare and pay for their journey online or they will receive a penalty charge notice.

High-emission commercial vans will pay a £9 fee and HGVs and buses £100. Private hire vehicles and taxis will also have to pay £9 per day.

Liberal Democrat council leader Dine Romero said in an online statement: “This a landmark day for the city. We’ve put up with unacceptable levels of nitrogen dioxide for too long.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is hoping the move could cut emissions to legal levels by the end of 2021.

“We know this is difficult time for businesses, but we’ve gone ahead with the zone during the pandemic because this is a pressing public health issue.”

Several areas in the city regularly exceed the legal limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution - even during lockdown.

The council has introduced the clean air zone with £9.4m of funding from the government to help residents and businesses replace polluting vehicles with cleaner, compliant ones.

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Out and about with Jos and Andrew Brislington Heroes: Congratulations to the local recipients of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Medals, Tommy Matthews, aka Spiderman, and Sheryl Kim Benjamin. The focus of the awards this year was on members of the community, both individuals and organisations, who went above and beyond during the pandemic to support local communities. We met Tommy last year and were so impressed by his willingness to give up his free time, don a Spiderman outfit and run around Brislington bringing a much-needed boost to local residents during the first lockdown. As a result of his efforts, several other superheroes appeared in different parts of the city and together they raised around £4,500 for the Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Andrew said, ‘I was delighted to nominate Tommy for a Lord Mayor’s Medal and wish to thank several members of the local community, including Cllr. Tony Carey, who supported the nomination’. Congratulations are also due to Sheryl from Sher’s Sandwich Stop on Sandy Park Road. As well as running her busy shop, she and her team delivered around 850 treat bags to NHS and other key-workers across the city. Jos said, ‘Well done to both our local winners and thank you to all the many other local heroes who have done so much to help and support us all through this difficult time’. Read more here: https://news. bristol.gov.uk/news/citys-community-workhonoured-with-lord-mayors-medals 36

New Sandy Park Planters: Four more wooden planters will shortly be installed on Sandy Park Road, courtesy of SPRING (Sandy Park Road Improvement Neighbourhood Group). Together with local residents, we set up SPRING in early 2017 and since then, the group has run several popular community events including the annual SPRINGfest and SPRING Into Christmas. The group also won Community Infrastructure Levy funding for environmental improvements on Sandy Park Road as part of the Brislington Green Trail, which links several green spaces across Greater Brislington. The planters are part of our efforts to make Sandy Park Road a more attractive shopping destination, encouraging more shoppers and supporting local businesses.

St. Cuthbert’s Church will be taking one of the new planters and there will also be one each for the new estate agents, CJ Hole, the new pizza restaurant, Ciccio’s Kitchen, opening mid-April, and Cooke Painter Solicitors.

You can find out more about SPRING here: https://www.facebook.com/springbris/ and you can find out more about the Brislington Green Trail here: https://greaterbrislington.org/greentrail/

Callington Road Nature Reserve: We were delighted to attend the first Zoom meeting of the Friends of Callington Road Nature Reserve last week. It was great to find out more about the history of the site and plans for the future. We have arranged for a local conservation officer to do a wildlife survey of the pond to see what’s there and how the pond might be improved to promote biodiversity. All being well, the Friends group is hoping to run some events later this year including litter picks, nature days and adventure trails.

If you wish to get involved, you can check out the Facebook group here: https://www. facebook.com/groups/1031156246932735/?r ef=share Sparke Evans Update: We recently wrote about the poor state of the metal latticework railings on Sparke Evans footbridge. This week at Tuesday’s Full Council meeting, Andrew asked the Mayor the following question: ‘The elegant Sparke Evans footbridge near the Paintworks development in Brislington West was recently added to the Bristol Local List as an important heritage asset. Unfortunately, the beautiful latticework railings have become badly corroded and are quite jagged and sharp in places and so are potentially dangerous and also at risk of falling into the river below. Repairs need to be carried out soon. However, it would be a travesty if the railings were replaced with unattractive sheet metal panels, which would also be an invitation to local graffiti artists to grab their spray cans! Therefore, I’d like to ask the Mayor if he can give local residents a date for when this repair work will be carried out and an assurance that the repairs will be done in a sympathetic manner in order to protect the beautiful character of the bridge?’

We will let you know the Mayor’s written response when we have it. In the meantime, why not join the newly reinvigorated Friends of Sparke Evans Park group: https://www. facebook.com/groups/158594331458865/?re f=share Talbot Road Closure: This is advance notice of the temporary closure of Talbot Road to vehicles from Lodway Road to the common boundary line of No. 109 and No. 111 between 19 April & 7

Vans Removed: Vans for sale recently started appearing on the council owned grass verge next to Brislington Park & Ride opposite a commercial vehicle sales site. Over the past few days there have been as many as 7 vans parked on the verge. This has been reported to council officers and the owners of the vans have been ordered to stop using public green space for private vehicle sales.

Polling Station Change: Voters who normally go to the Bristol School for the Performing Arts (The White Hart) in Brislington Village to vote should be aware it is no longer available. Therefore, the polling station has moved to Holymead Juniors on Wick Road, accommodated in the Lower Hall. The school will remain open to pupils on polling day. While special measures will be put in place to ensure everyone’s safety at polling stations, by far the easiest and safest way to vote is by post. You can use our handy tool to get your postal vote set up today. If you don’t have a printer, let us know and we will get an application form to you. https://www.libdems.org.uk/postal-vote Keeping in touch: We believe in keeping residents up to date on important local issues and publish a quarterly newsletters, ‘Focus on Brislington West’.

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Bristol’s high streets handed £4.725 million boost A £4.725 million recovery package is being launched to help Bristol’s high streets and the city centre to recover from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The cash boost will help to spearhead the regeneration and recovery of the city centre and 47 high streets throughout Bristol.

In total, £2 million of funding has been earmarked from the Mayor’s Capital Recovery Fund, and £2.725 million from the West of England Combined Authority’s (WECA) Love our High Streets Fund which has been ringfenced for Bristol.

The funding will be finalised by both the city council’s Cabinet and WECA as part of a full business case this summer.

Nine high streets in Stockwood, Church Road, Shirehampton, Filwood Broadway, Filton Avenue, Stapleton Road, Brislington Hill, East Street and Two Mile Hill will be the focus of initial support, the money being used to improve their look and feel, reduce the number of vacant premises by providing financial support to open new businesses, including hospitality or creative spaces, and boost footfall.

Working closely with businesses, residents, community groups, the creative and events sector and other stakeholders, Bristol City Council will focus on making sure that grants and improvements match the challenges facing each high street.

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The support package also contains a new £1 million high street grant fund, which includes funding for capital and revenue costs and will be available across all 47 of the city’s high streets to support new businesses.

The authority is aiming to bring 150 vacant properties back into permanent use, increasing the diversity of their use across the existing sites in a bid to drive footfall, with businesses being able to apply for funding later this year.

Councillor Nicola Beech, cabinet member for Strategic Design and City Planning, said: “Investment in our high streets and city centre is needed more than ever. During 2020 many of us have relied on our local shops but a number of our high streets have increasing vacancy rates and are in serious need of some tender, loving care. This investment will support diversifying our high streets, making more attractive spaces and reduce vacancy rates by providing grants to open new shops, hospitality and creative spaces.

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History of the of the Avon Gorge and Downs The Bristol side of The Downs and Anon gorge has a long history of grazing. The first documentary evidence comes from an Anglo Saxon charter of 883, which established grazing rights on parts of Durdham Down, including the Gully. Grazing of the Downs and Gorge continued throughout the medieval period and beyond. Grazing ceased on Clifton Down in the mid to late 19th Century.

Grazing also declined during this time on Durdham Down and finally ceased completely in 1925. Commoners’ rights continue to be maintained by the Downs Commoners who tether at least one sheep (with guardian) on the Downs for one day every five years.

The effects of grazing and its subsequent decline can be seen in a large number of paintings and photographs. Early paintings show the Bristol side of the Gorge completely open. By the end of the 19th Century there was scrub along the top of the Gorge from Observatory Hill to Fairyland.

An 1863 watercolour shows the Gully as open grazing land. A 1905 photograph shows planted pines, but the slopes are still well grazed. A photograph in 1964 shows the area covered with secondary woodland as a result of natural regeneration caused by the cessation of grazing.

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After the Downs Act of 1861, attempts were made to ‘beautify’ the Gorge through the preservation of distant views and the planting of exotic trees, such as Austrian pines (many of these species have been detrimental to the rare plants of the Avon Gorge as they have grown over and shaded them out).

The Gorge’s best-known historic feature, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, was finally completed in 1864 and rapidly became a focal point for visitors to the Gorge. The Portway road was constructed in the 1920s.

The first conservation work in the Gorge, and probably one of the first examples in Britain, was the translocation of a population of autumn squill (one of the Gorge’s rare plants) which was threatened by the construction of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The first habitat management works were carried out in the late 1970s, when pines and holm oaks were removed. A community programme team carried out some scrub clearance in the 1980s. From 1988, when the scheme ceased, until 1995 very little conservation work was carried out. In 1999 the Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project was set up and now carries out the habitat management works to protect and enhance the site’s wildlife, heritage and landscape value.

The Gorge also has extensive evidence of quarrying, which took place between the 17th and 19th centuries. A guidebook of 1793 acknowledged the exciting drama of the explosions and crashing rocks associated with the quarrying, but warned that “those sublime wonders of nature, the admiration of past ages, whose fame has excited thousands of strangers to visit the Hotwell and Clifton” were being “wholly demolished”. The last active quarry on the Bristol side was Black Rocks, which closed in 1877.

We are familiar with the now disused quarries on both sides of the Avon Gorge, but many people are largely unaware of the extent of past quarrying on the down land itself.

Following the Clifton and Durdham Down Act of 1861, in which the Merchant Venturers and the City Council combined to preserve the Downs in perpetuity as places of recreation, one of the priorities of the new Downs Committee was first the fencing off of deep quarries and then their filling in.

Coincidental improvements to the Floating Harbour and the demolition of Hotwell Point in the 1860s provided the huge quantities of spoil required to fill four substantial quarries and many smaller ones. A special tramway was built up the side of the Gorge in 1867 with a steam winding-engine at the top on the edge of the Downs.

The outline of the large quarry near the junction of Ladies Mile and Stoke Road (shown in the painting above), can still traced today for it was to be filled with good Avon mud – rich alluvial soil that produces greener grass than the paler thinner turf that surrounds it.

It was in the Stoke Road quarry in 1842 that a cavern was discovered, perhaps once a hyenas’s den, containing the gnawed bones of ‘a bear, two rhinoceros, several hippopotami…and five or six elephants’. One vast quarry on land immediately adjoining the Downs survives. It is known as the Glen and now contains a large hospital.

The limestone quarries on the Downs and on both sides of the Avon Gorge were mostly worked in the later eighteenth and earlier nineteenth centuries. So extensive was the quarrying in the Gorge that Robert Southey, the Bristol-born poet laureate, wrote cynically in 1807: ‘’The people of Bristol sell everything that can be sold…and here they sell the sublime and beautiful by the boatload’’.

In 1574 the Clifton parish register records the death of two Mendip miners who had been ‘stifled with smoake’ while digging for ‘tynne and lead’. The Dumps, the surviving large trenches running parallel to Upper Belgrave Road were probably the site of this tragedy and remain as a visual reminder of this industry on the Downs, which included the mining of iron, calamine and manganese.

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Truth? Or your Story?

As we hit the one year anniversary of the lockdown here in the UK, for me - this has certainly been a period of reflection.

By the way, this has to rank as one of my least favourite anniversaries ever - certainly not one to celebrate with balloons, bunting & a buffet!

However, as I sat watching the sunrise this morning - fully accepting the rollercoaster that I - like many of us - have been on over the past twelve months, it made me think of the positives, as well as the obvious negatives & sometimes brutality of ‘these times’.

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So actually, this may now be the 'new normal' - who knows? That's the great thing - we don't need to know right now!

Earlier, I mentioned ‘fully accepting’ because for me, the sadness, frustration and sometimes pain that the pandemic & lockdown has caused - very often came from a sense of loss, denial, normality, a victim mentality & the lack of hope - but not the reality.

The reality we experience is very often filtered by our current state.

As I often say when I deliver my talks ‘we can talk ourselves into a losing game’ - there is so much power in our self-narrative.

So, this year, I decided to take my own advice & taken steps to ensure I am giving myself every chance of being smarter, stronger, happier, more resilient & successful (by my own definition - it's very subjective!) - but trust me, taking your own advice is a lot harder than it sounds!

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But, even it was fact - we can deal with fact we can address it, confront it, step up.

If it’s a story - we can absolutely change that by changing the way that you speak to yourself, start to talk yourself into a winning game!

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Very often - what we get anxious about is the story we tell ourselves, not the reality - our self-narrative. Recently, a student told me that what makes her most anxious is when she texts her friend and her friend doesn’t text back…but, that’s not what makes her anxious.

We are on the last leg now, the final mile, the home strait - keep on keeping on!

And, if you feel you need help - go to my new ‘Need Help’ section of the website to be signposted to solutions & organisations who can support you in any challenge you are What makes her anxious is the story she tells experiencing. herself ‘she doesn’t love me anymore, we’ve Until next time, take care everyone! fallen out, I've been rejected’ - but that’s not fact, that’s her story.

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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol

With reports of mobile speed cameras back in operation never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime.

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)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A370 Coronation Road, Southville (30mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)

Highbury Road, Bedminster (20mph)

Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph)

A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell A4 Portway Nr Roman Way Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (40mph) (20mph) A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ A4 Totterdown Bridge Riverleaze (40mph) (30mph) A4018 Falcondale Road, A4174 Callington Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph) Brislington, Bristol (30mph) A403 St Andrews Road, A4174 King Georges Road, Avonmouth (40mph) Bristol (30mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Allison Road, Bristol (30mph) 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)

B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)

Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)

Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)

Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph) Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph) Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)

Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth (30mph) Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (30mph) 44

Broomhill Road (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle (20mph)

Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph)

Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph) Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph)

B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph) B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph) Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)

B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland (20mph) Constable Road, nr Crome Stockwood Lane, Stockwood Road, Lockleaze (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph) Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop Sturminster Road, Stockwood (20mph) (30mph) B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph) Eastfield Road, Westbury on Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph) Trym (20mph) B4055 Station Road, Henbury Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Lane (20mph) B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry Glenfrome Road, Eastville Whitchurch Lane, nr (30mph) (20mph) Hawkfield Road (20mph) B4469 Muller Road, Horfield Gordon Avenue, Bristol Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph) (20mph) (30mph) Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop Highbury Road, Horfield Wick Road (20mph) (20mph) (20mph) Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)

Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph)

Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)

Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)

Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph) Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)

Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)

Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)

Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)

Roman Way, Bristol (20mph)

South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)

Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)

Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)

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