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This week.. 4. `Make space for music 8. Whats on this week 10. Bristol centre only 39% full each day 12. feeling the squeeze 14. Safety tips for men and women 16. Spooky spinach muffins 18. Ghoulish shooters 23. A female military police reservist 24. Update on The White Hart in Brislington 26. Heritage initiative continues in Weston 28. Have your say 32. Movie previews 40. Climate Adaptation 42. Charities face immense pressure
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Bristol Beacon to broadcast London Symphony Orchestra concert at Bath Forum to care homes across the country as thank you to staff and residents Bristol Beacon are to live stream the forthcoming London Symphony Orchestra concert with Sir Simon Rattle in Bath to care homes across the country as a thank you and gift to staff and residents for their hard work and resilience during the pandemic. The broadcast, which takes place on Thursday 7 October from 7.15pm, is being organised thanks to sponsorship from Bristol Care Homes, who are supporting the cost of the stream. A private link to watch the concert is being sent for free to a national database of care homes, and the Care Quality Commission are also promoting the opportunity. The concert, which sees Sir Simon Rattle lead the orchestra in Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto for viola with violist Antoine Tamestit and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, is being performed at Bath Forum – the first time the orchestra has performed in Bath since 2008. The concert has been staged by Bristol Beacon, with funding from the Culture Recovery fund, in anticipation of an ongoing artistic partnership with London Symphony Orchestra when the venue reopens in 2023. 4
Geoff Crocker, Chair of Bristol Care Homes, said: “Care Homes look after some of the most vulnerable people in our society, and the pandemic hit the sector hard. Staff and residents have had to endure loss and lockdown, missing valuable time with families over many months in order to keep safe. It is credit to the tremendous resilience and hard work of staff that between the first and second wave, care homes nationally reduced excess mortality rates by 95% and provided safe care for our residents in the most challenging circumstances. I hope this concert goes some way at least to saying thank you.” Kathryn McDowell, Managing Director of London Symphony Orchestra, said: “It is a pleasure to be partnering with Bristol Beacon and Bristol Care Homes on this broadcast – I hope that the Orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon can provide some much-deserved entertainment and joy to care homes across the country.” Louise Mitchell, chief executive of Bristol Beacon, said: “As our own venue is mid-transformation, we have found a fantastic opportunity to return the LSO to Bath for the first time in many years. Live broadcasting an orchestra is no mean feat, so to find a great partner like Bristol Care Homes to help further fund this thank you to staff and residents is an utter joy. I know what the incredible challenges havebeen, so this concert will be extra special.”
The concert broadcast takes place on Thursday 7 October at 7.15pm and is available for free to any care home in the country. Care Homes wishing to access the stream should contact hello@bristolbeacon.org for information. Concert tickets are available at www.bristolbeacon.org/shows/london-symphony-orchestra-2021/
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Home Improvement tips
Tips And Tricks For Successful wall paper hanging There are some tasks that you may need to do before hanging your wallpaper. Check our list to ensure your walls are fully ready for wallpaper. With this guide you will get the best finish possible and avoid any nasty surprises further into the project. Have you removed any existing wallpaper? Doing this will give you a smooth finish and avoid air bubbles and creases appearing when you hang the new wallpaper
Have you bought enough wallpaper? It helps to estimate the amount of wallpaper you’ll need for your project. When you measure the height and length of the walls you want to wallpaper, also measure the windows and doors. Allow extra for wastage. We recommend 10% extra, and any unopened rolls can be returned to the store you bought them from. Also, allow for extra when using paper with a large repeat pattern – the pattern repeat is usually stated on the roll label or product information. Are all the rolls of wallpaper the same batch number? Make sure all the rolls have the same batch number printed on the label, as the colours and in some instances, the finish, can vary between batches.
Have you planned how you’re going to hang the wallpaper? We recommend hanging wallpaper vertically Are your walls freshly plastered? unless the pattern requires it to be hung If so, have you sealed them with wall sealer? horizontally. If hanging over lining paper, Applying wall sealer, also known as wall size, hanging it in the opposite direction to the lining seals the porous surface of the wall and impaper means that the seams won’t fall in the proves the adhesion of the wallpaper paste. same place and create ridges. It also aids the slide of the wallpaper, useful when you’re matching patterns or hanging it Does the walls have any fixing on them? in awkward areas like window recesses. If so, unscrew the fixings before papering, leaving the wall plugs in place. Mark the Have you lined the walls with lining position of each one by pushing a matchstick paper? (with the head broken off) into the plug. Leave Hanging lining paper prevents the new it slightly proud so you can find the hole and wallpaper from shrinking when it’s hung, reuse it later. Also its recommended that the which leads to gaps between the lengths first piece of paper you hang starts from the of paper. You may also want to hang lining corner that the window or door is in so any paper if your walls have any stains or small joins are hidden from view. imperfections in the surface, as it will help to disguise this. Happy hanging folks! 6
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Whats on this week around Bristol Foreverland returns to Bristol
The Gin To My Tonic Festival
Date: Saturday 9th October Date: Friday 8th October
After 18 months of deserted dance floors, Foreverland makes a magical return to UK raving Venue: Motion, 74-78 Avon Street, Bristol Tythings Club Night
The Gin To My Tonic Festival brings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and beyond. Each gin stocked behind the bars has been selected based on outstanding craftsmanship, delightful flavour and the most enjoyable drinking experiences. The festival is here to take you on a journey of gin discovery! Venue:St George’s Church, Hill St, Bristol BS1 5RH
Tribal Fantasy - A Spooky Space Oddity (Halloween Hafla)
Date: Saturday 9th October
Party to the best tunes with our fabulous DJ. This will be like no other night, this is BIG, This brings you to our very first “Tythings Club Night” Music will be on from 6pm til Late. We have the music, you have the moves Club Tunes, Bashment, Reggae and So Much Venue: The Tythings Queens Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol
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Date: Saturday 9th October
Tickets £15 each, Facebook is confused. Resurrecting last year’s cancelled event. Not quite Halloween as its 9 October 2021 but hey, who cares! Venue: Hanham Community Centre, 124 High St, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3EJ
March against male violence
Creative Crafters - Adult Craft & Prosecco Night
Date: Sunday 10th October
Date: Monday 11th October
So many of us know the torment men can cause for us. So many of us have felt the violence, the sexual crimes, the stalking, the death and the inescapable lack of safety in this country and ultimately this world Venue: 44 College Green The Bristol Wedding Fair
Date: Sunday 10th October
Have you ever wanted to try a new craft but either didn’t know where to start or didn’t want to buy all the materials just in case you didn’t enjoy it as much as you thought you might? Our Creative Crafters sessions might just be what you’re looking for! Come and join us for a relaxed, social evening of crafting. Each month we will explore a new craft and chat away while we creative something beautiful that you can be proud of! You do not need to be ‘creative’ or ‘crafty’ to join these sessions, all you need is to want to have great fun while trying something new! You never know, you might even discover a new hobby to pursuit! Even better, a glass of wine/prosecco is included! Venue: The Ashton, Bristol BS41 9LX
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Come down to the Arnolfini Cafe Bar for an afternoon of drawing and/or drinking. We will provide art supplies and basic (potentially silly) still life displays for you to create whatever you fancy. Pay what you can (suggested £3) to join us for our debut drink and draw. Starting at 4pm and stay as long as you want. Venue: Arnolfini, Bush House, Bristol BS1 4QA 9
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Bristol begins it’s campaign for plasma donors as the Bristol centre is only 39% full each day NHS adverts are going live in Bristol because there are not enough people donating plasma. Plasma is used to make lifesaving medicines but the Bristol donor centre in Southmead Road is only around 39% full each day, with around 45 appointments going empty every week. The adverts, across social media and public places, will be part of a sustained campaign to drive up donor numbers over the next six months. The NHS relies on imported plasma medicines however global supplies are under long standing pressure due to rising demand. The pressure has increased due to coronavirus affecting donation in the USA. NHS Blood and Transplant started taking donations this year to bolster long term UK supplies but the number of donors is far behind target. Plasma donation is new and research shows only two in ten people know about it. Awareness is low because plasma donation restarted in April after a break of more than 20 years. (1) The 11 new plasma donor centres are in Barnsley, Birmingham, Bolton, Bristol, Chelmsford, Croydon, Manchester, Reading, Stockton, Stratford, and Twickenham. Plasma is used to make medicines full of donor antibodies which fight bacterial and viral infections. This medicine, known as immunoglobulin, is used to strengthen or stabilise the immune systems of people with rare, lifethreatening diseases.
Around 740 people in the South West region received immunoglobulins last year. Alison Dent, Bristol Plasma Donor Centre Manager, said: “Plasma is a powerful, lifesaving part of your blood, which can be used to make unique, lifesaving medicines. “Since donation restarted we’ve had many fantastic people come in to donate but we still see too many empty chairs every day. “We need your help. “In the next few months, we need thousands more people to start donating at our donor centre. “Plasma donation is safe and easy, it doesn’t take long, and you will help save and improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the country.” The campaign will headline with the message that plasma is ‘the medicine in you’, emphasising that for some patients there is no alternative treatment is available. Plasma makes up most of your blood. It’s the fluid that carries everything around the body, including the antibodies which can help the recipient fight infections. Plasma donation is similar to blood donation. In plasma donation, your blood is gradually run through a machine which separates out some of your plasma. Your red blood cells are returned to you, so you can carry on with your day as normal. To help save lives by donating plasma, call 0300 123 23 23, search ‘donate plasma’ or visit www.blood.co.uk/plasma
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Feeling the squeeze with bills going Up? Here’s some tips how to save money each month
Working out how to save money each month can seriously increase your contributions to your savings goals. The hardest part? Getting started. Once you’ve found the money-saving tips and tricks that work for you, saving becomes a habit rather than a chore.
With that in mind, let’s look at one saving and budgeting method that may help you reach that 20% savings target. It’s called the 50-3020 rule.
And nothing says “habit” quite like a monthly goal. Setting a target to achieve each month can give you the consistency necessary to build up a healthy savings account over time. Read on to discover the secrets to saving money each month, so you can start improving your financial health today.
If you’re looking for an accessible, easy-to-remember budgeting tool, look no further than the 50-30-20 rule. Created by US Senator Elizabeth Warren when she was a law professor specializing in bankruptcy law, the 50-3020 rule suggests breaking down your monthly expenditures according to the following rules:
How much money should I save each month?
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50% of your gross income should go towards your needs, e.g., rent, utilities, debt repayments
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30% should go towards your wants, e.g., eating out, gym subscriptions, holidays
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20% should go towards your savings goals
How much money you should save each month depends on your lifestyle and expenses. A good target to aim for is 20% of your overall income, but you should feel empowered to start lower if that seems like too much of a stretch. Remember: Every little bit counts. So, how do you know if a 20% savings target is too high or too low? It starts with assessing your current cash flow. Take some time to calculate your monthly income and expenditures — basically, the money coming in and the money going out of your bank account. Keep tabs on any expenses that predictably recur each month, such as your rent, and any that fluctuate based on your spending habits. Before we get into actual savings methods, let’s get something out of the way. Saving money doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, you probably should allow yourself a little wiggle room to enjoy yourself — within reason. If you’re too hard on yourself, you may develop an “all-or-nothing” mentality that ultimately undermines your savings goals. 12
How to use the 50-30-20 rule
How much of my income should I save each month?
Tips on how to save money each month
Now that you’ve got an idea of how much money you should aim to put away each month, here are some tips on how to do it. But remember: While doing all of the following would be an excellent way to start making some serious savings, trying to do too Putting aside 20% a month can be a bit easier much too soon can be counterproductive. to manage if you have a regular, fixed income. Knowing how much money is coming in and Instead, start by choosing the tips that seem going out can empower you to take advantage most achievable. Then, once they become of one of the best savings tools of all: habitual, begin integrating other moneyautomatic deposits. saving practices into your routine. According to the 50-30-20 rule, you should be saving 20% of your income each month. This is a nice, round number, but think of it more as a guideline than a rigid rule.
If you set up an automatic deposit that sends 1. Start paying off your debt 20% of your monthly income into a designated savings account, you won’t have to remind 2. Save money on your utility bills yourself to do it each month. 3. Save money when grocery shopping Another benefit of automating your savings? It prevents your money from sitting in your bank 4. Reduce your phone bill account until you manually transfer it into a savings account — thus reducing the 5. Cancel any unused subscriptions likelihood you’ll spend it.
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Safety tips for men and women as the nights draw in!
Using taxis safely
Never mind the bloody obvious stuff like 'don't walk round an empty car park, clutching all your valuables in your hands whilst off your face'. Here are some expert tips that will actually help you stay safe.
Always try to share a taxis with a friend. If necessary walk to the nearest taxis office, keeping to well-lit streets and walking against the traffic and in sight of other people whenever possible.
Ultimately, if you’re a victim of crime, it’s only the criminal’s fault that something bad happened to you. However, these expert tips could give you more options if trouble ends up ruining your day or evening.
Always sit in the back of a taxis and if you get chatting to the driver do not give away personal details.
Although women feel more vulnerable when they’re out, it’s actually young men who are a higher risk of violence. Keeping safe whilst walking
Do not hail a taxis from the street or accept a lift from a taxis touting for trade: the driver could be anyone. Book a taxis over the phone and when the taxis arrives ask the driver his name and company. Ask what name he is expecting to collect.
Let a friend know when you get a taxis. Some taxi apps even let you share your journey route. Alternatively, you can download a free tracking app such as Find My Friends which can be useful when you use public transport or when you’re out late/on your own.
Trust your instincts – If you are at all worried, ask the driver to stop in a busy area and get out of the car. If the driver refuses to stop, use a mobile to call the police and alert other drivers and pedestrians by waving or calling If you do get asked for sex by someone slowly out the window. driving their car alongside you, feel free to Safety on public transport report the creep to the police – it’s illegal. Always try to walk facing on-coming traffic to avoid kerb crawlers (men who drive around looking for prostitutes).
If you think you are being followed, trust your instincts and take action. As confidently as you can, cross the road turning as you do to see who is behind you. If you are still being followed, cross again. Keep moving. Make for a busy area and ask for help – for example from a shop keeper.
Have your ticket, pass or change ready in your hand so that your wallet is out of sight.
If a vehicle pulls up suddenly alongside you, turn and walk in the other direction: you can turn much faster than a car.
Avoid empty carriages on trains. Always try to sit where there are lots of people. If you feel uneasy, move to another seat or carriage.
Avoid confrontation. Do not meet aggression with aggression, as this is likely to escalate the situation. Talk your way out of problems, stay calm, speak gently, slowly and clearly. Breathe out slowly to help you relax.
If a bus is empty or it is after dark, stay on the lower deck as near as possible to the driver.
If you are trapped or in danger, yell or scream. Your voice is your best defence. Shout, ‘Phone the police’ or other specific instructions which people can understand easily.
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Always wait for the bus or train in a well-lit place near other people if possible and try to arrange for someone to meet you at the bus stop or station.
If you feel threatened make as much noise as possible to attract the attention of the driver or guard.
Safety when drinking
Always carry in your pocket:
Drink spiking’ doesn’t just mean date-rape drugs; if someone buys you double shots without telling you, you could easily end up out of control and vulnerable.
A mobile, or at least some spare change to make a phone call.
Always watch your drink, or get your friend to watch it when you go to the toilet If someone offers to buy you a drink, watch them order it at the bar; If you start to feel weird (sick, dizzy, confused) find a friend and tell them.
A couple of numbers for reputable taxis firms in your area/ area you go out. If possible, carry a personal alarm and know how to use it to shock and disorientate an assailant so that you can get away. Stay safe as the darker evening are coming.
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Spooky spinach muffins Ingredients
Method
2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4
2 x 125g bags baby spinach
Grease a 12-hole muffin tin. Put the spinach in a sieve and pour over boiling water until it wilts
50g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 60g extra mature Cheddar, grated ½ x 25g pack basil, leaves only 2 spring onions, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove 250g self raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 large British free range eggs 150ml British semi-skimmed milk 6 mini mozzarellas, halved 12 black olives, sliced
Leave to cool, then squeeze out the water Put the grated cheeses, basil, spring onion and garlic in a food processor and blitz until breadcrumb-like Add the spinach and blitz again; add the flour and baking powder, then pulse just enough to combine. Season well Whisk the eggs and milk together and pour into the food processor Pulse again until just combined, then pour into the tin Cook for 30 mins, until the muffins are risen and just golden Leave to cool for 5 mins, then remove from the tin and leave to cool fully on a wire rack
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Decorate with the mini mozzarella balls and sliced olives for eyes, and sliced olives for the mouth
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Ghoulish Shooters
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(90ml) White Chocolate Liqueur
Add ghost features to shot glass and set aside.
(30ml) Chocolate Vodka (30ml) Peppermint Schnapps Garnish: Whipped Cream Topping
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In an ice filled shaking glass combine white chocolate liqueur, chocolate vodka, peppermint schnapps and half and half. Shake well. Strain mix into shot glass and top with whipped topping.
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Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project launch onlineb shop Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project have launched an online shop that will help support both sites and their animal conservation projects across the world. It went live today (October 6 2021), ready for early Christmas shopping, offering a wide range of gift ideas for animal lovers of all ages. The online gift shop is filled with eco-friendly toys, souvenirs, art and homeware, and includes ranges specific to the animals found at both Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project. Firm favourites such as gorillas, bears, lemurs and sloths all feature in the shop, as well as reptile, bird and bug gifts too. A number of special editions are available to buy, including a Bristol Zoo Gardens gorilla and vintage framed prints dating from as far back as 1910 and a Wild Place bear. Also available are a range of books for children and grown-ups alike, providing tips for eco-friendly and more sustainable living, alongside tales about a magical toy gorilla and a beautifully illustrated Animal Atlas. Prices range from £1.99 (for crunchy roasted crickets!) to £34.99 (for vintage framed Bristol Zoo branded prints) and there is free postage and packaging on any orders worth £50 and over. 20
Visitors to the Bristol Zoo Gardens or Wild Place Project website can also buy animal adoptions, admissions vouchers and memberships as a special gift for a loved one, youngster or friend. There are different groups of animals which can be adopted including gorillas, lemurs, giraffes and bears. Each adoption pack comes with a special adoption certificate, an animal fact file and a model kit of an animal made from sustainable wood. Dagmar Smeed, Head of Marketing and Communications at Bristol Zoological Society, said: “We know people love animal gifts, especially at Christmas. Some are cute, some are practical, some inspiring and some are simply fun, and all are linked to Bristol Zoo Gardens or Wild Place Project and our work. Every sale will also help to generate funds that will go towards Bristol Zoological Society, our two sites and our charity’s conservation work. I would encourage people to shop with us and help make a difference.” Bristol Zoological Society is currently involved in 14 projects in 10 countries helping animals as diverse as the white-clawed crayfish in the south west of England, to endangered lemurs in Madagascar and giraffes in Cameroon.
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Female military police reservist becomes trainee site manager on Forest of Dean development A female military police reservist is one of six new armed forces recruits starting roles this month with the South West's largest housebuilder. Pamela Joseph, 27, from Gloucester, has become the trainee assistant site manager at Merlin Gate, a new development in the Forest of Dean, currently being built by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes. As well as overseeing the construction across the site, Pamela will be involved in signing off the new show homes on the development, which are due to open on Sunday 11 October. Pamela has been in the Military Police Reserves for nine years, which is a part time role that she will continue alongside her new job. As a military police reservist she provides support to the British Army, covering everything from incident control to arrest and restraint. Her one year traineeship with Barratt and David Wilson Homes will allow her to spend time following her passion for design and construction, as well as develop her career. She begins her role at Merlin Gate, named in celebration of the neighbouring International Centre for Birds of Prey, this month and will shadow the assistant site manager, Trevor Hopkins, also an ex forces veteran, with a 20 year military career.
Teaching weapon training and managing a site might sound very different, but it’s all about communication and managing relationships between individuals from a variety of backgrounds. David Wilson Homes offers great career development opportunities and I’m excited to see where my role takes me.” Barratt Developments runs a range of schemes to support ex armed forces personnel into a career in housebuilding. Many of the skills and experience gained during a military career are directly transferable to the construction industry including leadership, drive and project management. Harlan Bevis, construction director for Barratt David Wilson Homes South West, said: "We are delighted to welcome Pamela and her colleagues to the Barratt David Wilson team and to our fast-growing new development at Merlin Gate, Newent. We know that those who have worked in the armed forces bring great skills, expertise and experience which are invaluable in building not only homes, but communities too." Merlin Gate will offer a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, along with two new play areas and large areas of public open space. 100 new trees are also being planted on and around the site.
Pamela's role is one of up to 700 new jobs New roads on the development will also all supported through Merlin Gate's construction. be named after birds of prey, following Barratt and David Wilson Homes' sponsorship of a merlin at the International Centre for Birds Pamela commented: of Prey last year. As well as providing new homes for the area, the project will support up “I believe the military has provided me with the perfect foundation to grow into my career to 700 new jobs, including Pamela's. in construction. 23
An update on The White Hart in Brislington
White Hart update: We recently spoke to the owners of the dilapidated grade 2 listed former pub, The White Hart, in Brislington Village. The sale has almost gone through to a local developer, who told us he is considering a care home or possibly a hotel for the site, whilst obviously preserving the listed building, which is our top priority. We hope to arrange a meeting with the developer to discuss his plans in more detail and we will of course keep you updated. John Peer factory update: We recently wrote to Sovereign Housing to find out their plans for the derelict John Peer factory site opposite Arnos Court Park. Residents may recall their proposals were refused by the planning committee in March. Sovereign have decided to appeal the decision, with this being submitted to The Planning Inspectorate on 16th September. Sovereign told us they believe that the proposals are of a high quality which accord with planning policy and that the benefits of the proposals significantly outweigh any perceived shortcomings: Delivery of a 100% affordable housing scheme of 146 homes on an allocated housing site at a time when Bristol City Council’s housing waiting list is almost 16,000 households and rising, the council has failed to meet its housing delivery test requirements, and the City is unable to demonstrate a 5 year housing land supply. The proposals are supported by the Council’s Housing Team. 24
The development is in a highly sustainable and accessible location that offers a genuine opportunity to encourage residents to live car free lives, utilising public transport, walking and cycling instead. The high quality scheme would be delivered, owned and managed by Sovereign as a HomesWest Housing Partner of the Council, with the mix of dwellings specifically designed to meet the affordable housing needs of Brislington. A beautiful design that evolved to positively respond to feedback from local stakeholders, which would replace the existing eyesore of a building and positively enhance the local area. A highly sustainable and energy efficient build that reduces residents’ need for energy and positively exceeds the Council’s carbon reduction target via inclusion of air source heat pumps and PV panels. Economic benefits via creation of jobs during construction, but also increasing spending from new residents in the local area (Sandy Park Road etc).
As part of the appeal, a draft legal agreement (a Unilateral Undertaking) includes a commitment from Sovereign to install a ground source heat pump scheme to serve all units, if grant funding of £10,000 per unit is available from the Council as part of Affordable Housing Funding Pot “SGB”. A scheme of ground source heat pumps would be considered by officers to be compliant with Policy BCS14 and the heat hierarchy, and would thus positively address one of the reasons for refusal. Garden waste update: As you may have heard, garden waste collections will resume from next Monday 11 October. Garden sack collections will also resume on this date and are bookable via the Council website www.bristol.gov.uk Collections will take place on the regularly scheduled dates. Anyone wishing to check their collection date can do so using the Collection day finder on the Bristol City Council website. Just click on the ‘Find your bin collection day’ button on the home page. The interim drop-off points will close on Friday 15 October. Bristol City Council will automatically discount the renewal of your subscription to cover the missed collections.
If you are not planning to renew the subscription, please email waste.services@bristol. gov.uk when you receive your next invoice to arrange a refund (for the period the service was paused). Please include your invoice number and the words ‘green waste’ in the subject line. Please remember, bins must not be overfilled so remove some of the waste. This is for the safety of yourself and the crews. Over-filling could also cause your bin to break, or mean the truck is not able to lift it. Community litter pick: Our next community litter pick will be 10am on Saturday, 9 October, meeting at the junction of Whitby Road and Bloomfield Road. This area of the ward is a real litter black spot so hopefully, a good turnout will ensure we make a difference. Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew. varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381 25
Heritage initiative continues to breathe life into Weston town centre
A second business in Weston-super-Mare is set to bring their frontage back to its roots through the Heritage Action Zone’s Shopfront Enhancement Scheme.
Funded by Historic England, the shopfront enhancement scheme is open to priority properties within the High Street Heritage Action Zone in Weston.
The Fork ‘n’ Ale Taproom and Kitchen, an independent restaurant, bar, and music venue based in Weston’s town centre, will be:
Councillor Mark Canniford, Executive Member for Business, Economy and Employment at North Somerset Council, said: “There’s huge potential for economic growth in Weston as more investment is made into heritage and conservation as part of our Placemaking Strategy.
Restoring the frontage of their building to its original facade Re-instating the original stained-glass windows Bringing back to life a parapet that was lost in the early 1980s The Grade II listed building was constructed in the mid-19th Century and has a history of providing ale to locals, with many identities including the Bristol and Exeter, The Town Crier and Bonds. Andrew Bidmead, Landlord of the Fork ‘n’ Ale, said: “This building has played a key part in Weston’s history and community and I’m honoured to be able to bring it back to what it looked like in the 19th Century, with the support of the owners of the building Mark and Martin from Cabot Trustees Ltd, Historic England and North Somerset Council.” 26
“The work being done in the town centre around the shopfront enhancement grant, with the stunning recent renovation of Walker and Ling, a high street department store, is improving the appearance of the town centre which is encouraging more footfall and trade. “It’s fantastic news that another business owner is taking advantage of the scheme and I look forward to seeing more businesses follow suit.” Work on the Fork ‘n’ Ale will start at the beginning of 2022 and is expected to take approximately 6 weeks. Weston is both a Heritage Action Zone and a High Street Heritage Action Zone. Additional shopfront enhancements will be developed in Weston during 2022.
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South Gloucestershire residents are being given the chance to have their say on proposals around changes to town and parish councils in the area – including the creation of three new councils in Charlton Hayes, Kingswood and Staple Hill & Mangotsfield – via a Community Governance Review (CGR) consultation that launches on 8 October. The CGR will look at current governance structures across various areas and examine how well they serve local democracy within the council area. South Gloucestershire Council’s regulatory committee recently received representations about the unparished areas of South Gloucestershire and concluded that they should be included in the consultation for the wider CGR. It is also proposed that Charlton Hayes, which is currently covered by Patchway, becomes a standalone parished area. In total, three new parished areas are being proposed for: Charlton Hayes Kingswood Staple Hill and Mangotsfield. Residents in these areas will be sent information detailing what is proposed and will also have the opportunity to meet and discuss the consultation changes with Council officers. 28
Cabinet Member for Communities and Local Place Cllr Rachael Hunt said: “This consultation offers an excellent opportunity for our residents to consider the potential benefits of town or parish councils. Being part of a parish gives residents a stronger voice on what happens in their community and enables them to focus on what matters in their local area such as keeping streets clean and tidy, and having flower displays to brighten up community areas.” In addition, there are also smaller changes proposed for existing town and parish councils such as name changes, boundary modifications and reviewing the number of councillors to reflect changes to housing numbers. These proposals have all been developed in collaboration with the relevant town and parish councils. The consultation will go live on 8 October and you can have your say until 31 December. For detailed information including proposed boundary maps, the timeline for changes and for the latest information please follow the South Gloucestershire Council social media on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ sgloscouncil/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/ sgloscouncil.
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Avon Pension Fund sets ambitious climate change targets and takes steps to mitigate the financial risk of climate change in review of equity portfolio
To ensure Avon maintains its position at the forefront of climate-aware investing, it has today announced that it will be transitioning its entire legacy low carbon equity strategy (~£780m)1 into the recently launched Paris Aligned Benchmark (PAB) developed by FTSE Russell and Brunel Pension Partnership. As well as clearly defined activity-based exclusions in coal, oil and natural gas, the next generation index is designed to reward companies that generate green revenues and those that can demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement goals. By investing in the PAB the Fund expects to deliver annual emissions reductions of at least seven per cent per annum. In additional moves to contribute to real world emissions reductions the Fund has introduced two new climate change targets that reflect the Fund’s ambition to become net zero by 2050 and a need to accelerate this trajectory over the next 10 years. The targets will see the Fund reduce its absolute emissions in the equity portfolios by 43% by 2025 and 69% by 2030 compared to its 2020 baseline emissions.
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Recognising the inherent challenges in managing the financial risk of climate change in emerging markets will also see the Fund reduce its allocation to the asset class, choosing instead to concentrate its engagement efforts in developed markets where most of its capital is allocated. In these markets it can exert a greater influence and significant progress is already being made in collaboration with the Fund’s partners including Brunel Pension Partnership, ClimateAction 100+ and Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change. Commenting on the decision, Avon Pension Fund Committee Chair Councillor Paul Crossley, said: “With the progress Avon has made so far it is essential that we maintain momentum and continue to demonstrate leadership at this critical time. Protecting our assets for the benefit of our members, as well as managing the risks and opportunities that climate change presents, is an extremely complex task but with the most recent changes to our investment strategy I’m confident that we are taking the positive steps necessary to deliver on our pledge to be Paris-aligned across our investment portfolio”.
Shaun Stephenson-McGall, Avon Pension Fund Investment Panel Chair, said: “This is the culmination of a lot of hard work on the part of the Committee and clearly demonstrates how we are actively responding to our members priorities. These changes mark a turning point in the Fund’s approach to climate change as we move towards solutions that offer credible pathways to net zero. It is imperative that we continuously review our progress and I look forward to the next milestone in 2022 where we’ll be taking stock of how our strategy has delivered against its goals with a clear message that divestment remains an option where companies fall short of our expectations. I am immensely proud of the role the Avon Pension Fund Investment Panel has had to play in helping to get this decision across the line”.
David Vickers, Chief Investment Officer at Brunel Pension Partnership, said: “The new indices provide the industry with fresh tools to implement the Paris Agreement. We call on investors to quickly make use of the benchmarks in their quest to support the climate transition.” About Avon Pension Fund The Avon Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for over 120,000 members across 440 employers in the former Avon area. Employers include local unitary councils, universities, academies, town and parish councils, housing associations and charities. The fund is worth £5.0 billion and in the top 100 of pension funds in the UK. The fund is administered by Bath & North East Somerset Council who are legally responsible for the fund. The council delegates its responsibility for administering the fund to the Avon Pension Fund Committee, which is its formal decision-making body.
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Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph)
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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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