This week’s round up of local news

THIS WEEK’S ROUND-UP OF LOCAL NEWS IN BRISLINGTON

Another round-up of local news from your hardworking Lib Dem team. ARNOS COURT PARK NEW PATH UPDATE:

Following our complaint to Bristol City Council regarding the new, not-fit-forpurpose path in Arnos Court Park, we had a meeting with an officer from the council. He agreed that the new path is poor quality and won’t last, communication between officers and councillors was sadly lacking and what has been delivered is not what the Friends group won funding for. Unfortunately, due to budgetary constraints, a tarmac path is unlikely to be delivered any time soon, so we are looking at alternative improvements. We have a Community Infrastructure Levy meeting with other councillors on 10 November, when we will highlight the problems we have faced. It would appear that many schemes will be delayed or altered due to staffing issues and costs of materials and even accessing materials. It’s all rather depressing.

A lot of residents have been in touch regarding the long-d erelict John Peer site opposite Arnos Court Park. Residents may remember the plans were rejected by Bristol city councillors at a planning committee meeting two years ago. The developers submitted an appeal, which was finally heard on 31 August. The decision is expected in early November.

AUTUMN RESIDENTS’ SURVEY:

We are currently delivering our Autumn Survey to residents across Brislington West. We believe it is important to listen to local people on a regular basis, so that we can properly represent you. If you can spare a few moments to complete the form and return it to us, we would be very grateful. AUTUMN LITTER BLITZ 2022:

Grab your welly boots and your litter pickers and join in the fun, the Autumn Litter Blitz is here till 14 November! We’re inviting you to get stuck in. Help make our city safer for wildlife (and people) by holding a litter pick in your local park, riverside walk, or even the footpath by your house. Last year an incredible 522 volunteers took part in 158 litter picks, collecting 432 bags of litter! In total, a whopping 886 hours were spent collecting litter from our city streets, parks and shared spaces! Decide who you want to litter pick with. You could pick by yourself or as part of a group. Decide on a date and place for your litter blitz. Think about somewhere that needs a litter bit of love. Book your litter picking kit here: https://bristolwastecompany. co.uk/household/get-involved/litter-picking-kits/ The community engagement team will be in touch to arrange your kit collection so you have all the tools you need for your litter pick. After your litter pick, let Bristol Waste know where to collect the bags from using the litter collection form and return your litter picking kit. 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