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1 in 10 UK gardens broken into, new figures show With summer here, keeping outdoor spaces secure should be at the forefront of Bristolians minds as new research finds nearly one in 10 (10%) gardens have been broken into in the past.

When it comes to the most targeted items, thieves appear to be most attracted to tools which have been left in outbuildings, with more than two fifths (42%) of incidents resulting in these items being stolen.

According to the research by published online by Confused.com, victims of theft reported that more than £350 worth of items have been stolen from gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings in the past.

Nearly two in five (39%) victims also reported their bike as taken.

In total, nearly a fifth (18%) of UK adults who live in a property with at least one of these outdoor spaces have been burgled at least once in the past, with garages the most targeted. In particular, the research found that Bristol is one of the most affected area of the UK. Almost a third (31%) of people living in the region with a garden, shed, garage or outbuilding have been a victim of theft, with more than £450 worth of items stolen, on average. This is followed by people living in the North West, with more than a fifth (22%) of outdoor spaces being broken into and almost £400 worth of items stolen, on average. Meanwhile, Scotland appears to be the safest place to live if you hold valuable items in your outdoor space, with only 8% of people reporting a theft.

However, some thieves have been brave enough to take items directly from gardens with more than a fifth (23%) of victims claiming plants and garden decorations were taken. Most stolen items from outdoor spaces: Tools – 42% Bikes – 39% Plants – 23% Working equipment – 23% Lawnmowers – 23% Garden decorations – 23% BBQs – 21% Furniture – 21% Sporting equipment – 18% Gym equipment – 16% While the average value of items stolen was more than £350, some victims found themselves without some very expensive items. In fact, almost a quarter (24%) claimed more than £500 worth of items have been taken from their outdoor spaces. More than half (53%) of victims went on to claim from their insurer to recover the costs, although this doesn’t always make up for the value stolen. More than three in four (77%) also had to pay out of their own pocket to replace items, forking out approximately £300 of their own money, on average. It seems Brits need to be particularly careful in keeping their outdoor spaces secure, as the research found that gardens, garages, sheds and outbuildings across the UK hold approximately £1,000 worth of items, on average.

And given our gardens were the furthest we could travel for most of last year, this seems to have sparked a spending habit in Brits, as those with gardens claim they spent more than £200 on new items and improvements in 2020.

Although there’s also more smart technology now that can deter thieves and keep gardens and garages as secure as the home.

Despite so many people reporting valuable items in their garden, one in five (20%) don’t count these when working out the value of the contents in their home. This means some In fact, two in five (40%) people made chang- people may not necessarily have the right es during the lockdown, including adding new level of insurance cover they need for these plants (72%) and buying new garden furniture items. In fact, only two in five (39%) have (37%) and barbeques (22%). One in 10 (9%) checked that their policy covers items they keep in the garden, shed, garage or other even created an outdoor office, suggesting outbuildings. valuable work items are now more vulnerable away from the house. While it’s easy to assume these areas of the home are protected under contents insurance, Confused.com experts suggest checkWith so many Bristolians investing in their ing the details, as more expensive items such outdoor spaces during lockdown last year, as bikes and power tools may not be covered British gardens are arguably more valuable now than ever before. In fact, one in 10 (11%) as standard. think their garden holds more valuable items And like with any home insurance policy, than their bedroom. items worth more than £1,000 should be listed individually – so that new expensive furniture set, or fancy barbeque may not be But security for these areas is often overcovered after all. looked, making them an easier target for thieves. Worryingly, more than a fifth (22%) of people don’t have any basic security in place Jessica Willock, home insurance expert at Confused.com said online: “Last year, we for their gardens and outbuildings. spent a lot more time in our gardens than Of those with gardens, only two in five (43%) ever before. And because of this, people spent hundreds of pounds in making it a have a padlock or secure lock on their gate, better space, from investing barbeques for and only a third (34%) of those with garages socially distanced gatherings or creating a keep it securely locked up. nice space to enjoy the summer weather. However, the research found that there is “But by investing in more expensive items, some confusion on the best way to keep we’re putting ourselves at a higher risk of outdoor spaces protected. And according to theft. While most items should be covered Confused.com’s experts, it can be as simple under our contents insurance, this isn’t as investing in secure locks. always guaranteed. Always check the small print! “Ultimately, keeping our gardens and sheds secure will be the most effective way in protecting our valuables. We’ve compiled our top tips to keeping outdoor spaces secure, and this can be as easy as buying padlocks, or investing in cameras or other smart tech as we would for our homes.”

To mark Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), Bristol is celebrating the invaluable contribution volunteers have made to the city’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic began, thousands of people and community organisations have come together to support the most vulnerable residents in the city. Whether it’s organised volunteering through Can Do Bristol, phoning someone who is lonely or shopping for an isolated neighbour, Bristol’s response to COVID-19 has been incredible. Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health, said: “This year, more than any other, Bristol volunteers have played a key role in the pandemic response for our city. “During an exceptionally difficult year, people from all walks of life have taken the time to come together as One City and have made a significant difference to so many people’s lives.

“Regardless of if you were registered as a volunteer or if you just wanted to help a neighbour or a friend, you have played your part. Even those actions which, to you, seemed small will have meant a lot to those you helped. What you have done matters.” Sandra Meadows, CEO at Voscur, the support and development agency for Bristol's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, commented: “Volunteers are an essential part of the VCSE sector ecosystem. During the pandemic, we rely on the generosity of volunteers more than ever. We thank each and every volunteer for the valuable contribution they have made.” Sado Jirde, Director of the Black South West Network, added: “We recognise that the impact of the pandemic would have been much worse if the local communities and organisations didn’t mobilise with the essential input from local volunteers to provide the solidarity and support to those in need. “We would like to thank all those who offered their time and dedication during this pandemic and volunteered with local services and programmes, as the inspirational volunteers we had the privilege to work with during our Food Hub Consortium project over the past year.”

As part of the week, Bristol City Council is recognising volunteers’ contribution in a special film of thanks which shines a spotlight on just some of the people who have worked so tirelessly this year. The film can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rZZxNDnRomE

Volunteers’ Week is supported and celebrated by small grassroots organisations as well as larger, household-name charities, who together run hundreds of activities across the UK. These activities showcase and celebrate volunteers and the contribution volunteering makes in our communities.

Bristol residents are also being invited to recognise and thank their own local volunteering stars. There are special Volunteers’

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Week postcards available at community venues for residents to fill out a message of thanks to someone who helped them during the year and hand it to them. They can also contribute to Bristol’s Virtual Wall of Thanks by suggesting a volunteer star for recognition at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/VolunteerWeekThanks/ Volunteers’ Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you.

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Wapping Wharf will welcome independent bookshop bookhaus: to its growing community

The new bookshop is set to bring book groups, regular events & author readings to the neighbourhood Independent bookshop bookhaus: is joining the latest phase of Wapping Wharf, Bristol's much-loved harbourside neighbourhood. bookhaus: will open in mid-July within a bright triple-unit on the ground floor of Hope Quay along Rope Walk, part of phase two of Wapping Wharf. The neighbourhood is already well-known for its established, eclectic array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and more, many of which are housed in CARGO, a popular hub made of converted shipping containers. The bookshop is owned and run by experienced booksellers Jayne Pascoe and Kevin Ramage, who moved to Bristol from Scotland in late 2019, to be closer to family in the south of England. They set up the award-winning Watermill Bookshop in Scotland as well as The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Towards the end of last year, the duo also bought long-established Lyme Regis Bookshop in Dorset, which they gave a makeover during lockdown ready for its recent re-opening. 8

Kevin Ramage said: "Discovering and enjoying Bristol's beautiful harbour has been our salvation in this strange year. It didn't take us long to identify the potential of Wapping Wharf as a location for a contemporary bookshop, sitting alongside the outstanding collection of shops, food and drink outlets and other independent businesses. We are very excited at the prospect of opening as part of this vibrant community. "Our aspiration for bookhaus: is to serve both the resident and visitor communities of the local area, putting on regular events, such as book groups, book launches and author readings. Our bookshop at Wapping Wharf will offer the very best in contemporary literature with a focus on diversity and a global outlook. We also plan to be particularly strong in history, science and current affairs: books that address the burning questions of today's world." Darran McLaughlin will be the manager of bookhaus: bringing to the team a strong background in bookselling, a shared world outlook and love of books.

Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer behind Wapping Wharf, said: "We are over the moon to welcome bookhaus: to the Wapping Wharf neighbourhood. Not only do Kevin, Jayne and the team bring something completely new to the area by way of a bookshop, but it has a very special community-focused approach too, chiming perfectly with our ethos for the quarter. We are very excited to be able to announce the first business to join phase two of Wapping Wharf, an important milestone and a sign of great things to come for this latest chapter in the story of the development." bookhaus: is currently recruiting for full and part-time bookseller staff. The deadline for applications is 12 June. If you are interested, please click here.

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How to Make a Gazebo 2. Want to build your own gazebo but save money? Traditional gazebos can easily cost £3,000 or more if built at home from a prefabricated gazebo kit. If you want to save money and get a designer look, follow this guide to make a unique wooden gazebo which will impress your family and neighbors, all for a third of the price! 1. Build the posts. You will need 4 large posts for the corners. These can be whatever height or distance between that you like, but we recommend 12 ft (3.7 m) long, 4 by 4 in (10 by 10 cm) beams.[1] Mark out an even 8 by 8 ft (2.4 by 2.4 m) square where you want the gazebo to go and then dig holes for the posts using a post hole digger. Level the posts in the holes such that 8 feet (2.4 m) is above ground and the inside corners are 8 feet (2.4 m) apart. Then, use quick cement to anchor them, making sure that they remain straight and of equal height. The quick cement should fill ⅔ of the hole around the post and the remainder can be covered with dirt after it sets.

2. Mount bracing beams. Use 6 more 4 by 4 in (10 by 10 cm) beams to brace the 3 "closed" sides of the gazebo. The beams will need to be placed perpendicular to the posts, 2 to each side, 2 inches (5.1 cm) from the top and bottom respectively (although the distance may need to be adjusted, read the full instructions). Secure the beams with 2 large bolts, placed through the post and into the center of each beam. This is definitely a 2 or 3-person job. At least 1 person will need to hold the beam while the other attaches the bolts. You may have to pre-drill the bolt holes.[2] The distance between the 2 beams will be dependent on whether or not you add windows, and what the dimensions of those windows are if you choose to add them. If adding windows, measure their height, add 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), and make this the distance between the bracing beams.

3.Add the windows. Salvage some old wood and glass windows (6-pane or similar). Fit them at the center of each of the 3 walls and mark their width. Then, create a frame for the window using 1 by 4 in (2.5 by 10.2 cm) boards. The height should be the same as the window and distance between the bracing beams (accounting for the width of the frame itself). Nail the frame into position, fit the window in, and set it in place by placing nails on either side.

5. Attach the upper beams. Glue these together and then join them to the top of the posts using 1 or 2 bolts placed through the square and into the posts.

The nails should stick up by 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm). Fit them as close as possible to the window itself so that the window won’t move. Use 3 or 4 for each side of the window. You can seal it with wood glue or caulk if you want to.

1.Building the roof Get 5 more 4 by 4 in (10 by 10 cm) beams. Select 4 beams at 6 ft (1.8 m) and 1 in (2.5 cm) length and 1 at 8 feet (2.4 m) and 7 inches (18 cm). Cut a 45° angle into one end of each of the 4 beams.

2. 4.Cut the upper beams. You will need 4 more beams to join the posts at the top. These should be roughly 8 feet (2.4 m) and 7 inches (18 cm) long. Cut a 3.5 by 3.5 by .75 in (8.9 by 8.9 by 1.9 cm) square into the ends of each of the 4 beams. The cuts should be made on the same side of each beam. Use these cuts to fit the pieces together like a puzzle, the 2 indented ends fitting together. This is called a half-lap splice joint.

2.Bolt the flat side of the shorter beams to the ends of the longer beam. Make 2 triangles that are joined by the 8 ft (2.4 m), 7 in (18 cm) beam running between them. Make sure that you keep the 45° angles in mind, as they will need to be able to sit flat on the top of the walls. The bolts should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.

3. Attach the roof beams. Holding the roof in place, bolt it into the corner posts at each end. Make sure your bolts aren’t too long: you want them to go in but not pop through the other side of the post.

2. Add a roof covering. You can add corrugated aluminum or fiberglass roofing fit to size and secured with nails. However, for a magazine look, screw hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the top and bottom of each angled roof beam (on the inside area). Suspend stretch cable between these hooks and use curtains with rod pockets at the top and bottom to create beautiful, designer-look roofing.

4. Insert your windows. You can also add windows into the triangles (smaller than the windows in the walls). This is done in exactly the same way as with the walls, but you will have to add a top frame first. Measure the height of the wooden window frame, first making sure that it fits into the triangle. Then measure and cut a piece of 4 by 4 in (10 by 10 cm) beam to fit at that height and bolt it into place. Once it’s in place, the window can be inserted as before.

3. Create walls. You can similarly install curtain rods on the inside of the structure to hang curtains to create movable walls. These can be tied back to the posts when not in use.

4.Personalize your gazebo. You can add all sorts of other extras to your gazebo. Hang flowerpots between the posts and windows. 1. Add the finishing touches. Paint the Hang string lights to create a romantic effect. structure. You can paint the entire wood structure whatever color you want to. Paint it Fill it with a table and chairs or even a bed! to match your house or paint it a bold color to You are limited only by your imagination. make it a backyard accent piece. Make sure the paint you use is appropriate for outdoor use. Paint can additionally protect the wood, prolonging the life of your structure. 13

Skechers UK Announced as Jessie May Supporters Jessie May is delighted to announce that Skechers UK, based in St Albans, have joined the charity as corporate partners. Jessie May is a hospice at home care charity that provides palliative and respite care to terminally ill children, and their families, across the South West. A Jessie May nurse will provide specialist nursing care to terminally ill children with extremely complex medical needs in their own home. Skechers have provided all Jessie May nurses with a free pair of their memory-foam trainers, to help them keep comfortable during their daily work. They have also generously offered 50% off to all office staff, recognising the hard work that they undertake behind the scenes to support the team of nurses. The partnership has come about through the friendship of Jessie May nurse Charlotte Baker and Skechers MD Pete Youell. Having heard many stories from Charlotte about the work Jessie May do, Pete was keen to help. "Here at Skechers we endeavour to help our community the best way we can" says Peter Youell, Managing Director at Skechers UK & Ireland. "Partnering with the amazing children's hospice, Jessie May, on such an important cause is an honour and we managed to provide care staff with comfortable work shoes that are essential to their role". Lindsey Horton, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Jessie May, is delighted with the support. “Jessie May nurses can be on their feet all day, supporting children and families when they need it the most. Could you walk a mile in their shoes? I doubt it, but Skechers decided that a little comfort would help and embraced our nurses by offering them footwear that supports their feet as well as looking fashionable. It’s so lovely to partner with a company that has so much “sole”. Thank you so much and welcome to the Jessie May family.” Corporate partners form an essential aspect of support for Jessie May. There are many ways companies can get involved including Caring at Work https://www.jessiemay.org.uk/ caring-at-work/ or having Jessie May as your Charity of the Year https://www.jessiemay.org.uk/fundraising-and-events/corporate-fundraising/charityof-the-year/

Bristol architect appointed to head up major global practice Bristol-based Nick Fairham has been appointed to head up BDP, a global architecture and engineering design practice which has over 1,000 staff and studios around the world. The leading international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists has appointed Fairham as its new chief executive. Currently responsible for leading the Bristol, Cardiff and Middle East and North Africa studios, Nick has led design teams on major commissions both in the UK and internationally and will take up the reins as chief executive on 1st July. Nick has over 25 years of national and international experience, particularly in the field of healthcare design, focusing mainly on large scale acute hospitals. Projects include leading the team for the Grange University Hospital near Newport, working on the award-winning Southmead Hospital in Bristol and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. His team recently delivered the Nightingale facilities in Cardiff and Bristol. He joined BDP in 2006.

"Our plans for the future will bring our unique blend of design excellence, multi-disciplinary skills and sector expertise closer to our clients through our global network of studios. We will continue to focus on the values of human-centric design and through the use of research and technology will be evidence-based in our sustainable, award-winning design approach." Fairham will continue to be responsible for leading the Bristol, Cardiff and Middle East and North Africa studios. Under the leadership of John McManus, BDP has become a major international design practice doubling in size with turnover increasing from £67.7m in October 2013 to £131.3m by June 2020. He oversaw the transaction in March 2016, when BDP combined forces with Japan's leading engineering practice Nippon Koei and was instrumental in establishing a strong base of 200 staff in North America.

Current chief executive, John McManus who has been in the post since January 2014, made the decision to step down in preparation for retirement later this year.

John McManus said: "After 36 years in BDP, I have decided to retire from the practice at the end of this year. I was first elected by the Board in October 2013 and it has been both an honour and a privilege to represent this very special firm as chief executive.

Nick Fairham said: "As BDP prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, it is a truly exciting time to take up the role of chief executive.

"I can say unequivocally that the last eight years have been the most rewarding of my career.

"Our practice was founded on the principles of achieving more through collaboration and innovation. This ethos has created a culture of creative thinking where the ideas and insights from over 1000 talented people enable us to uniquely respond to the ever-changing needs of our clients and the communities we serve. 16

"I am delighted to pass the baton to Nick. I wish him every success and I am confident that he has the vision, energy and passion to take the practice to new levels of achievement in an increasingly global marketplace. I will work alongside Nick over the coming months to ensure that we achieve a smooth and effective transition."

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Ingredients

300g Unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 10 juniper berries, crushed Zest of 2 limes, juice of 1 45ml Indian tonic water 300g Caster sugar 4 Free range eggs 300g Self raising white flour To decorate 75ml Indian tonic water 75g Caster sugar, plus 4 tbsp 2 lemons, thinly sliced 50ml Dry gin, plus 1 tbsp 175g Icing sugar

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 Grease a 2.5-litre bundt tin with butter

Reduce the heat to low and add the lemon slices Cook for 10 mins, until translucent

Soak the juniper berries and zest of 1 lime in the tonic water for 10 mins

Remove the lemon with a slotted spoon, reserving the syrup, and set on a lined tray, then sprinkle with the extra 4 tbsp caster sugar

Meanwhile, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Put in the oven, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully

Add the eggs one at a time, along with a spoonful of the flour to stop the mixture curdling

Stir the 50ml gin into the syrup

Pour in the tonic water mixture through a sieve, add the lime juice and the rest of the flour, then beat until combined Spoon into the tin and bake for 45-50 mins, until golden and risen Meanwhile, to decorate, put the tonic water in a saucepan with the 75g caster sugar and stir over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins 18

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 30 mins, then skewer all over and pour over half the syrup Turn out onto a wire rack, brush over the remaining syrup and leave the cake to cool completely To make the icing, put the icing sugar in a bowl and stir in the remaining gin, plus 1 tbsp water to loosen it Spoon the icing over the cooled cake, then decorate with the candied lemon slices and the remaining lime zest before serving

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“The future of the statue must be decided by the people of Bristol and so I urge everyone to take the opportunity to share their views and help inform future decisions by taking part in the survey.”

Bristol asked ‘what next?’ as Colston statue goes on display The Edward Colston statue will go on display at the M Shed museum next month, nearly a year to the day since it was removed during protests in the centre of Bristol, as the city is asked what should happen to it next. The exhibit will form part of a temporary display from Friday, 4 June with a survey, drafted by the We Are Bristol History Commission, being launched at the same time to canvass citizens’ views on the future of the statue. Pulled down during the events of 7 June 2020, the statue will sit alongside a selection of placards from the Black Lives Matter protest of that day as well as a timeline of key events. An online version of the display and survey will be available for people who may be unable to visit M Shed. To determine the next steps, the survey will ask Bristol’s citizens to share their thoughts on how they now feel about what happened that day and what they think should happen to the statue in the future. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “The 7 June 2020 is undoubtedly a significant day in Bristol’s history and had a profound impact not just in our city but also across the country and around the world. “The Colston statue: What next? display at M Shed is a temporary exhibition which aims to start a conversation about our history. The We Are Bristol History Commission will be leading that conversation with citizens over the coming months. 20

Feedback from the public survey will inform the History Commission’s recommendation on the long-term future of the Colston statue later this year. Responses will also be archived and made publicly accessible as a resource for researchers, schools and those who wish to learn more about Bristol's history and the city's links to the transatlantic traffic of enslaved African people and its present-day legacy. Professor Tim Cole, Chair of the We Are Bristol History Commission and Professor of Social History at the University of Bristol, said: “The We Are Bristol History Commission has been working in partnership with the museum team to develop the display and the survey over recent months. “This is an opportunity for everyone to have your say on how we move forward together. The display is not a comprehensive exhibition about Colston or transatlantic slavery in Bristol, but it is intended to be a departure point for continuing conversations about our shared history.’’ After its retrieval from the harbour, the conservation team at M Shed cleaned the statue and stabilised the spray paint graffiti to prevent flaking. Fran Coles, Conservation and Documentation Manager at M Shed, said: "The aim of our conservation work was to stabilise the statue and prevent deterioration from the water and silt it had been exposed to. “This will prepare the statue for whatever its future may be. M Shed’s role is to reflect the history and contemporary issues relating to Bristol, telling the stories that matter to the people of Bristol. “Therefore, it is a very suitable location for this short-term display of the statue. It will enable visitors to take stock and make their own minds up concerning the future of the statue. The display and survey will also be online, helping to reach people across the city and beyond.” M Shed entry is free, but visits must be booked in advance to keep the galleries COVID-secure. Visit bristolmuseums.org.uk

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We need you to get nominating your Young Heroes We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2021 are now open.

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We’ve been beavering away over the last few months to ensure that they are better than ever this year, and we’ve also introduced a new award of ‘Covid Hero’, to recognise the work done by young people going above and beyond to help during the pandemic. This year, our special awards night will take place in real life once again, at We The Curious on Friday 1st October. But following on from the success of the 2020 virtual event, which were watched online by an amazing 6,000 people, they will also be live streamed to allow many more people to enjoy them again. There are eleven categories in which young people can be nominated for, including the new category of ‘Covid Hero’. The nomination process is simple too – you just need to complete a form on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. We want to see as many young people recognised for their efforts as possible this year. Nominations are open until 30 June, and we can’t wait to see the nominations coming in. For more information about the awards and to nominate a young person, click here.

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House prices rocket 10.9% to a seven-year high A buying frenzy in the wake of the pandemic has driven house prices to a near-seven year high, amid warnings activity could stall. House prices in the United Kingdom rocketed by an annual 10.9% driven by shifting preferences and buyers seeking new homes in the wake of the pandemic.

At the start of lockdown in March last year, buying activity plummeted with housing transactions falling to a record low of 42,000 in April 2020. But activity surged towards the end of last year and into 2021, reaching a record high of 183,000 in March,” he added.

The data, collected by a national mortgage lender, shows the largest rise in house prices in almost seven years, which hit a fresh record high at an average of £242,832.

The extension of the stamp duty holiday from its original end date of March helped to maintain momentum in the market, but it is not the key factor pushing up prices now.

This is an increase of £23,930 over the past 12 months.

And while estate agents predict room for growth in house prices over the next few months, a rise in unemployment when the government’s job protection schemes come to an end could potentially see activity abruptly fall.

According to a survey conducted by Nationwide, the majority of buyers would be considering a move even without the tax incentive recently extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak - although the stamp duty holiday was helping to maintain momentum, the company said. The key factor driving prices up now is shifting housing preferences, which are continuing to drive activity, with people reassessing their needs in the wake of the pandemic.”

There is also a “risk that demand gets ahead of supply and that will lead to a more generalised pick-up in inflationary pressure,” according to the Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden. Mr Ramsden told the Guardian in an interview that the central bank was “looking carefully at the housing market and a raft of real-term indicators.”

£35k available for outdoor projects in Sovereign communities

YCYC lets people submit project ideas for their community to vote on to receive funding - last year, six Bristol projects won a share of £40,000.

Sovereign residents living in Bristol are invited to submit project ideas for creating great outdoor spaces for their whole community.

Daisy Mummery, Community Development Officer for Sovereign, added: “This is a great example of how money from YCYC can be used to transform an outdoor space in your local area.

Proposals can be submitted through Sovereign’s Your Community, Your Choice (YCYC) grants programme, with up to £10k available per project.

“All project proposals for this round of funding must come from a Sovereign resident but Sovereign’s Communities team will offer full support with scoping out their idea and can engage local charities and groups to work with them if they feel they have an idea that will benefit the whole community. “Projects must be uploaded to YCYC by 2 August 2021. The community will then be invited to vote for their favourites between 16 August and 17 September.”

One of the winning projects from the last round of funding was the transformation of the communal outdoor area for residents living at Ashley Court in Montpelier. Previously just an area for people to hang their washing, it now boasts table tennis, benches, picnic tables and planters full of flowers for everyone to enjoy. Resident Robert said: "The project was an exciting opportunity for people at Ashley Court to come together and support each other, which has been particularly difficult during the Covid-19 pandemic.” For more information on YCYC and how to submit an idea or vote, please click the image above .

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Mayor Marvin Rees has appointed experienced housing and mental health campaigner Councillor Tom Renhard as the new Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes. Cllr Renhard, who was elected as a Labour member for Horfield earlier this month, is a director at tenant’s rights group and community union ACORN. He also served on the Bristol Homes Board for almost four years, supporting the city’s work to get more affordable housing built in the city. The priorities for Cllr Renhard include tackling the housing crisis by ensuring that the city builds 2,000 homes a year by 2024, of which 1,000 are affordable. There will also be a focus on pursuing a Living Rent in the city to make renting more affordable, and taking a ‘housing first’ approach to supporting people with complex needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Mavin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: "Addressing the housing crisis and building more affordable homes remains one of our top priorities, and we know that Tom has a lot of experience working in housing and as a new councillor will bring a fresh perspective.

“Tom has worked with ACORN supporting tenants and campaigning for housing rights for many years, and he has a vast amount of knowledge to share with us. Providing homes that people can afford and creating communities where people feel proud to live remain two of our main goals.” Cllr Renhard said: “I am deeply humbled to have been asked to serve as part of Mayor Marvin Rees’ Cabinet. I am looking forward to hitting the ground running and building on the strong foundations that have already been laid down. “I have been involved in campaigning for greater protections for renters in the private-rented sector in Bristol and I am passionate about making sure communities are involved in the decision-making about what goes on in their area. “There is a lot to do and it will take strong trusted partnerships to achieve our aspirations, while continuing to be a leading city that innovates and delivers.” Working with the Cabinet positions and portfolios now announced, the Mayor will retain direct responsibility for transport, helping to get people moving around the city in a clean and sustainable way, as well as planning and city design.

The focus will be on progressing a mass transit system for Bristol, while also delivering the Bus Deal and doubling the frequency of buses on key routes.

It has also been confirmed that Councillor Helen Godwin will take on the education and schools brief as part of her role as lead member for Women and Families.

There will also be a drive to expand the electric vehicle infrastructure, introduce an integrated ticketing system and pursue new train stations for the city.

The full make up of the new Cabinet is as follows:

The Mayor added: “Improving our transport network will be key to developing the city. We are taking bold action to create a better, more connected future for everyone in and around Bristol. Our ambition will protect public health and unlock barriers to inclusive and sustainable economic growth with cleaner air, safer and better public transport, and improved walking and cycling routes.

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“Delivery of reliable sustainable transport options will help to connect people to education and employment opportunities, health care, retail and leisure facilities, and we work with the community to minimise impacts as we rebuild together after COVID-19. “Our Cabinet appointments allow us to focus on delivering on our commitments, and work to tackle the issues of inequality and make Bristol a city where everyone can prosper.”

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Mayor Marvin Rees – lead on Transport, Planning and City Design Councillor Craig Cheney – Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance and Performance Councillor Asher Craig – Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Public Health Councillor Helen Godwin - Cabinet Member for Families, Education and Women (Lead Member for Children’s Services) Councillor Helen Holland - Cabinet Member with responsibility for Adult Social Care Councillor Nicola Beech – Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology, Waste and Energy Councillor Tom Renhard – Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes

Loyalty penalty ban to save insurance customers £4.2bn

From January, 2022 car and home insurance renewal quotes may not be any more expensive than those offered to new customers New rules banning a “loyalty penalty” on insurance will save consumers £4.2bn over 10 years - but could also reduce cut-price switching deals, the UK financial watchdog said. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed a ban on car and home insurance renewal quotes being any more expensive than they would be for new customers, which will come into effect on 1st January 2022. They previously found - in a 2018 study - that customers who stuck to their policies were paying £1.2bn a year too much.. The FCA scrutinised a practice known as “price walking” - where firms increase prices for existing customers each year at the time of renewal. This means that customers have to shop around and switch every year to avoid paying the price of being loyal and distorts the market, the watchdog found.

They said in a statement online, its new rules - confirming the findings of an interim report last year - would end the practice. “Insurers will be required to offer renewing customers a price that is no higher than they would pay as a new customer,” the FCA said. “It is likely that firms will no longer offer unsustainably low-priced deals to some customers. “However, the FCA estimates that these measures will save consumers £4.2bn over 10 years, by removing the loyalty penalty and making the market work better.” Thwy continued to said it was also bringing in new rules to make it easier for consumers to cancel automatic renewals of their policies and force insurance firms to do more to consider how they offer fair value to customers. Sheldon Mills, executive director for consumers and competition at the FCA, said in an online statement: “These measures will put an end to the very high prices paid by many loyal customers. “Consumers can still benefit from shopping around or negotiating with their current provider - but won’t be charged more at renewal just for being an existing customer.

“We are making the insurance market work better for millions of people. “We will be watching closely to see how the market develops in the future and to ensure firms continue to deliver fairer value to consumers.” A spokes man at the consumer group Which?, said: “For far too long, insurance companies have employed sharp pricing tactics to lure in customers before hitting them with eye-watering price hikes and exorbitant premiums, so it is right that measures will finally be introduced to help put an end to these unfair practices. “It is vital that the regulator keeps a close eye on insurance firms to ensure they don’t find new ways to exploit customers and should be ready to take further action where necessary.” A personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “Regular switchers will pay the price.

“It’s something we’ve seen regularly from the FCA now, where efforts to protect the most vulnerable customers end up costing savvier consumers more.” Charlotte Clark, director of regulation at the Association of British Insurers, said in an onlie statement: “Insurers support these reforms and will continue working closely with the FCA to ensure they are delivered effectively. “While the FCA recognises their interventions could lead to price increases for consumers who regularly shop around, these remedies should ensure that all customers get fair outcomes from competitive insurance markets. “It is vital that the new rules are applied across the whole insurance market, including price comparison websites and insurance brokers, with a uniform level of supervision and monitoring by the FCA, to ensure good customer outcomes.”

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New Inn at Mayshill Last Saturday I found myself having dinner at the New Inn at Mayshill. A traditional Ye Olde English country pub, serving traditional pub grub. I have been eating there for almost fifteen years. Not every week you understand, but on and off throughout that time period. I stopped going there a couple of years back because their menu had become stale, boring and predictable. When Covid struck and pubs where being locked down and subsequently going out of business I immediately thought that this place would have its neck in the guillotine! Thankfully though, it has survived the lockdowns and has adapted to a new way of life. It was great to see the pub busy with customers eating and drinking as if nothing had happened. However, the menu hadn’t changed either. Nothing had happened to that during the past 18 months! It still serves the same predictable fair but due to Covid only there’s less of it! “Any specials this evening?” “FAGGOTS!” came the reply! Looking at my other half I felt a little shell shocked until I noticed that that was the evenings special! One dish and not a very appetising one at that.

For dessert I opted for their amazing toffee sundae. One of our party asked for a strawberry sundae only to be told that they’d run out of strawberries. In fact they hadn’t. When this was flagged up with the manager he promptly returned with a strawberry sundae. I’m guessing there was a P45 handed out somewhere long the line that evening? Final verdict. Great meal and lovely surroundings. Staff could do with a little training and the menu desperately needs updating.

Pork loin steaks in an apple and cider cream sauce, with salad and curly fries and home-madesage and onion stuffing, was my choice. That was the only “outside of the box” dish on the menu I could find. I resisted going for one of the four chicken dishes they have. I never realised you could do so many things with a chicken breast? The pork dish was lovely. Really nicely cooked and not dried out bits of leather like you get in some places. The sauce was delicious and not tooheavy. All in all it was a lovely plate of food.

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Call for smoking to be banned outdoors at pubs in Britain In a recent study, one in five ex-smokers have stated that a ban on smoking on pub premises and that includes pub gardens and outdoor seating would help them quit the habit for good. The Quitting Smoking for Mental Health study asked a thousand current and ex-smokers across the United Kingdom what measures could be the Best help for smoking cessation, they responded with: •

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The study, which was conducted by a company called Vape Club also found that 43.9% of ex-smokers stated that their mental health has improved since quitting smoking and the pandemic has driven an ‘astonishing’ quit rate among young smokers, according to smoking cessation charity, ASH. However, with the pubs reopening today many have stressed their concerns about relapsing back into the habit.

Try and remember how far you’ve come - If you quit smoking for three months then what is making you want to start when in a local pub? Remember how smoking made you feel, for me it was stomach pains and chesty and remember why you’re so much better without it”. ASH have called for ‘pop up’ pavement licences to be made smokefree; helping smokers to ‘quit and stay quit’, providing family-friendly spaces, and preventing harm caused by second-hand smoke.

A local pub owner in Bristol, said: “We see an increase in smoking when people drink alcohol. We are fortunate to have an extensive external space, with tables that are very well spaced and table service for safety with the pandemic. While we see no need to implement a no smoking policy as it would reduce trade, I can understand urban venues with limited outside access would have an issue.

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Late night speeding and noise on Wick Road:

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We met up with several residents recently to discuss the ongoing issues around speeding We attended the first meeting of the Friends and noise on Wick Road. We spoke about of Jubilee Pool last Thursday in the beautiful the option of physical traffic calming such as setting of Redcatch Community Garden. The speed bumps, zebra crossings and raised current operators, Parkwood, are contracted platforms at the junction with Wick Crescent. to run the pool until March, 2022. After that We also talked about setting up a permanent the pool’s future is uncertain. The Friends are speed camera, mobile speed cameras and looking into the possibility of taking over the organising community speedwatch patrols. ownership of the building through a CommuWe also discussed the need to give police nity Asset Transfer and then finding a operadata by keeping a noise diary and reporttor to continue running the pool. In order to do ing incidents to 101. Obviously any kind of that they need to become a constituted group. physical traffic calming and enforcement If you would like to get involved, please get in measures would be extremely expensive and touch here: https://www.facebook.com/friend- time consuming to put in place and we doubt sofjubileepool/ very much the council would agree to it. Great Bristol Spring Clean:

However, getting data to the police is much easier and we would encourage as many Thank you to the local residents who joined people as possible to do so. The more data us for a tidy up around Water Lane and Bristhe police have, the more likely they are to lington Brook near Tesco on Saturday. LWe take action. We have also been in touch with collected two very large bags of rubbish and the beat officers for this area to encourage also trimmed back the overhanging underthem to establish a physical presence in the growth causing an obstacle on the pavement community via a monthly drop-in surgery, on Water Lane. Afterwards, we popped into perhaps in the library or on Sandy Park Tesco and spoke to senior staff about this Road, to give people reassurance that the and other local issues. We had a very positive police are around and open to talking to meeting and Tesco have promised to maintain members of the public. We had a meeting the shrubbery in future. Apparently, there was with beat officers in Stockwood recently some confusion over the ownership of the about the issue of motorbike scrambling on verges but it has now been established that it Stockwood Open Space and the police there is Tesco’s responsibility. We also reported the are planning to set up a monthly surgery so damaged bus stop in the car park and Tesco there is no reason why this can’t happen in have already ordered replacement perspex Brislington too. panels. We also spoke about EV charging points in the car park, and this is going to be prioritized so hopefully, we’ll see their installation soon. Well done Tesco.

Big Tidy comes to Brislington West: Great news! After many requests, The Big Tidy team are finally coming to Brislington West this June. They will be focusing on locations with high footfall and those hidden, local paths which don’t always get the care they deserve. The project will be reclaiming footpaths, deep cleaning streets and removing graffiti across the area. We have already been in touch to recommend locations we feel would benefit from some extra TLC, such as Sand Hill, Whitby Road, the lane from Callington Road to Kenneth Road and Repton Road Car Park, but please let us know any other problem areas and we will pass your suggestions on to the Big Tidy team. Shop local: Over the last five years, we have been working hard to promote our local shops and businesses including setting up the SPRING group for Sandy Park Road and the BRIZ group for Brislington Village, winning funding for environmental improvements on Sandy Park Road to make it a more attractive shopping destination, running several community events such as SPRINGFest and SPRING Into Christmas and making promotional videos with local shopkeepers and business owners to encourage people to shop local. So we are delighted that a new city-wide campaign has been launched called ‘Where’s it to?’, which aims to highlight Bristol’s high streets and rebuild and strengthen the city’s reputation as a visitor, shopping and leisure destination. The opening phase of the 12week campaign will focus on the city centre and 14 high streets including Brislington Hill. You can find out more about the campaign here: https://www.wheresittobristol.com EU Settlement Scheme: We recently wrote about the fast approaching deadline for EU citizens to apply for settled status. This will ensure our EU friends and neighbours can continue to live, work, study and get access to free healthcare and benefits in the UK. It’s likely that thousands have yet to apply and so there is a danger they will lose their rights. Therefore, we are pleased that Bristol has joined other cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield and Nottingham to write to Home Secretary Priti Patel urging her to extend the 30 June deadline.

Despite efforts from the council, advice centres and other organisations, there’s concern that older EU nationals living in Bristol may not be aware that they need to apply. There’s also concern that parents who have applied for themselves may not realise they need to apply on behalf of their children as well. More information, help and advice here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/EUSettlement Housing Forums: Housing Forums for council tenants are taking place online in June. These meetings are open to all council tenants and leaseholders across the city. The Forums provide an opportunity for council tenants and leaseholders to have a say on how the housing service is run and make suggestions about improvements. At the Summer Forums, you can find out more about the role of the Housing Officer. The Forum meeting dates are 14 June, 5:45pm-8:00pm and 16 June, 1:30pm4:00pm. If you would like to attend a forum, you can book a place online at: https://www. bristol.gov.uk/housing/local-housing-forums 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 43

NEW ROLE FOR MEMORIAL WOODLANDS' KAT

Local funeral venue embarked on a very different career to fill her time. Kat Brown headed up the hospitality and catering team at Bristol Memorial Woodlands following a long career in the RAF and has now taken on a new role as Mortuary Manager at the Alveston venue. In a bid to avoid furlough during lockdown, Kat approached managers about learning the ropes in another area of the business and quickly impressed the team. Her role now involves bringing loved ones into the funeral centre’s care, preparing them for the service, driving the hearse and assisting the funeral directors at events. Kat said: “When lockdown hit and catering for wakes ground to a halt I thought it was a really good opportunity to learn some new skills and keep busy. Luckily the management team at the woodlands agreed and I began training under the Mortuary Manager. “When the position became permanently available the management suggested I take the role and the rest is history. 44

I’m thoroughly enjoying my new role which may seem a bit weird as it’s so far removed from catering but it’s such an important job within the business. “I get immense satisfaction from preparing a loved one for their final journey and making sure the wishes of each family we serve are carried out to the highest standards. It’s a privilege to help people at a very emotional time and give the best care we can.” Bristol Memorial Woodlands is a 100-acre site just north of Bristol where families can hold a funeral followed by a burial and tree planting at the picturesque site, which is held in trust for future generations.

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Bristol to Commemorate 80 years of Atlantic Charter

Affirming our historic friendship with the USA and celebrating modern, global, and forward-thinking Britain Bristol is to host celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Atlantic Charter. The event over the weekend of July 16 to 18 will see Royal Navy ships visit the historic harbour, the Band of the Royal Marines perform and a celebration dinner attended by US officials and the First Sea Lord. Bristol is hosting the event because of its affiliation with HMS PRINCE OF WALES, Britain’s newest fifth generation aircraft carrier. HMS PRINCE OF WALES is the namesake of the WW2 battleship on which the Charter was originally declared. On Saturday 17, the ship’s White Ensign will be ‘laid up’ in Bristol Cathedral in a special service which means that the ensign will fly in the Cathedral. HMS BLYTH, a minehunter, will visit Bristol’s Historic Harbour with one or two P2000 Navy vessels with school parties and members of the public being able to go on board. The weekend marks the 80th anniversary of an event in 1941 when Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt met aboard HMS PRINCE OF WALES off the coast of Newfoundland. The Charter was the shared vision of the two world leaders for a post WWII world. It committed to a world “free of want and fear” where “global economic co-operation and advancement of social welfare” would build a foundation for peace and security. 46

This commemoration, organised by the Bristol HMS PRINCE OF WALES Affiliation, is an opportunity to honour future and past commitments, and Naval crew as well as acclaim the status of our Royal Navy as a force for the 21st century. Mrs .Peaches Golding OBE, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, who represents the Queen in the city, said: “Bristol is a maritime city, which has always had strong links with the USA from the time of Cabot, through Brunel and the SS Great Britain. “This weekend in July is usually when Bristol people gather for the Bristol Harbour Festival, which sadly will not happen this year. However, the Atlantic Charter Celebrations is a great opportunity for the people of Bristol to celebrate the events which shaped our world today, with NATO among the consequences of that historic meeting “With both US and Royal Navy personnel visiting the city it is a great showcase for Bristol.” Stephen Parsons DL, Chair of the HMS PRINCE OF WALES Affiliation Board, said: “HMS PRINCE OF WALES is too large to come into Bristol but the Royal Navy is arranging for these other ships to be in the Harbour for the celebration and people will be able to go on board and see how our modern Navy functions.

“On Saturday 17th, the First Sea Lord will host a reception on the P2000 for longstanding Cadet volunteers and Cd.r Shaun Riordan and other officers from HMS PRINCE OF WALES will also be present. Sunday 18th will feature an additional reception on SS Great Britain where the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Ms. Yael Lempert, will be the keynote speaker. The people of Bristol will be welcome to witness The White Ensign being marched to Bristol Cathedral with full military honours, where it will be hung until its fibres fall apart.” Full details of the event will be announced nearer the date and information can be found by clicking the image on the right.

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Bristol animation studio clinches British TV industry award for ground-breaking JoJo and Gran Gran Bristol independent animation production studio A Productions has scooped a national TV industry award for an iconic series that has broken new ground in pre-school programming.

A Productions is an internationally recognised, creative-led, multi-discipline animation production studio with a strong track record for producing award-winning children's content for broadcast.

JoJo and Gran Gran: It's Time to Go to the Hairdresser's won the Best Pre-School Programme category last night at the Broadcast Awards, which celebrate the very best in British TV programming. The programme, which is the first UK pre-school animation to centre around a black British family and is based on the books by Laura Henry, was created by the BBC Children's In-House Productions in collaboration with A Productions for CBeebies.

The studio's 150-strong team is based in Bristol, a city renowned as a hotbed of production for TV and film, and it specialises in traditional and digital 2D stop frame, CGI, AFX, Flash and live action, both in studio and on location. A Productions undertook extensive research and interviews in Bristol, creating a panel made up of a range of voices from local communities that worked closely with the creative team on JoJo and Gran Gran.

Katherine McQueen, joint managing director of A Productions, said: "This fantastic recognition is testament to the entire team who have thrown their hearts and souls into this important show. For us, it was crucial that JoJo and Gran Gran had an authentic voice and truly told the stories and experiences of the communities and characters it portrayed. We hope this series will help to pave the way for better representation in pre-school programming and beyond in the future."

The Broadcast Awards recognise the UK's most ground-breaking content, creators and channels. The winners were announced at a virtual awards show hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman.

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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol

With reports of mobile speed cameras increasing never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime. However, if you want a know where the camera is situated within the hour visit this Facebook group. Bristol mobile speed camera watch Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)

Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph) Bristol (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A370 Coronation Road, Southville (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)

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

Marksbury Road, Bedminster B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)

Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph) Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph) Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph) Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph) Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph) Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth Broomhill Road (30mph) (30mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (20mph) (30mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)

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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Articles inside

British TV industry awards

New role

Call for smoking to be banned

Whats on at the cinema

New inn at Myshall

Bristol’s Architect appointed

House prices rocket

Jessie May update

Welcome independent book shop

Housing campaigner joins the cabinet

How to make a gazebo

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