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February 2015 — Issue 1
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What’s on in and around the area: Page 26 | Business of the month, Page 24
Crunch time for McDonald’s
Ruff justice at new cafe? The Kingfisher Cafe has polled its customers over whether dogs should be allowed inside.
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Edible Fishponds is growing fast A community project called Edible Fishponds is producing crops on a patch of land outside the Co-op in Straits Parade.
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Sally’s success at Bristol Met Find out more about the principal leading the continued improvements at Bristol Metropolitan Academy.
Page 15 THE huge campaign to stop McDonald’s opening a drive-thru in Fishponds reached its climax this month. Bristol city councillors made their decision on the fast food giant’s application for a former tile warehouse in Fishponds Road on Wednesday February 4.
The meeting took place after Fishponds Voice went to print but all the signs were that the protesters would win their four-month battle. Planning officers were recommending that the McDonald’s restaurant and takeaway be refused on road safety grounds. Councillors could have rejected their advice but
were looking unlikely to do so in the face of 500-plus objections. Campaigners are wary of celebrating too soon, as the firm could go to appeal, but they say that whatever the outcome their efforts have galvanised a community spirit in the area. Full story, Pages 4&5
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Community hub plan for church Crofts End Church is stepping up its efforts to raise the money for a £1m community hub.
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