The Latest Breaking News from Bristol City Council

Drivers face crackdown at six dangerous Bristol roads under new council powers

Father-of-two Keith Pullin died after being hit by a car at one of the hotspots

Bristol Post · Sep 21, 2022

Less than half of staff at Bristol City Council believe top execs ‘are trustworthy'

A new survey shows many council workers fear their bosses don't understand the challenges of their day to day work

Bristol Post · Sep 21, 2022

Redcliffe Bascule Bridge works delayed as bridge not expected to reopen until November

Bristol City Council had originally said the works were expected to take around 10 weeks to complete

Bristol Post · Sep 15, 2022

Fears recruitment freeze at Bristol City Council could impact on elderly in care homes

Council chiefs denied social care would see any budget cuts despite the department overspending

Bristol Post · Sep 13, 2022

Decision delayed on huge plans for 140 new homes in Lockleaze on old council depot

The meeting was due to take place on Wednesday, but all council meetings have been postponed following the death of the Queen

Bristol Post · Sep 13, 2022

New takeaway on Stokes Croft would ‘worsen issues on Turbo Island’ artists fear

Artists from nearby studios said the problems at Turbo Island have become worse since a clamp down at the Bearpit

Bristol Post · Sep 8, 2022

Bristol City Council paints double yellow lines by mistake after nine months of roadworks

The £1.7million road reconstruction was already delayed by three months

Bristol Post · Sep 8, 2022

Removing Bristol's outdoor seating is 'pandemic levels of bleak' for hospitality industry

“Any further restrictions being imposed on the hospitality industry could be the final nail in the coffin"

Bristol Post · Sep 8, 2022

Electric taxis coming to Bristol ahead of Clean Air Zone launch

The council's hire scheme has been extended to include Hackney Carriage drivers

Bristol Post · Sep 8, 2022

Bristol transport boss says private companies running buses is like ‘teaching pigs to dance’

The Bristol councillor in charge of the city's transport called for a look into how public transport could be run differently

Bristol Post · Sep 7, 2022