Monthly Archives: October 2008

They don't know what they're doing! Pt. 2

Posted on October 15, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

“Asked by Mrs Janke if he could explain how the sale of the park affected the Area Green Space plan, Mr Bees’ answer was: “The area is well served by green space.” Bristol Evening Post, October 15 2008 Bristol’s new … Continue reading →

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They don't know what they're doing!

Posted on October 13, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

The plan to rip up the city’s premier green corridor, the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, at Greenbank and build a tower block and houses on it takes a new turn courtesy of the relentless Bristol City Council – Square … Continue reading →

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Bunter's by-election belly flop as best buddy Bretherton bungles it!

Posted on October 10, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

St George West local election 3 May 2007: Tory vote share 36.83% (2nd place, 1.5% behind 1st place) St George West local by election 9 October 2008: Tory vote share 18.75% (3rd place, 15% behind 1st place) As the Tory … Continue reading →

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One Reynell of a cock-up (again)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

£32m of our money squandered in four years and now he’s off to enjoy his gold-plated retirement … Finally full details are emerging of the parting shot from Carew Reynell, Bristol City Council’s idea of a financial guru . Reynell, … Continue reading →

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Big prize recession jazz poetry corner

Posted on October 8, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

It’s official. The banks are bankrupt and normal people like us are off to hell in a handcart. There’s goes the house, the job, the pension etc. Never mind. Best focus on the important things in life: Ever feel kinda … Continue reading →

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Evelyn goes to the circus

Posted on October 4, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

(Cartoon by Evelyn Post. Evelyn Post is The Bristol Blogger’s resident cartoonist. He has a woman’s name)

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Phew!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Ordinary council workers must be breathing a sigh of relief tonight. Because while today’s front page Cancer story confirms that there’s a chance that their highly trained, vetted and well-socialised senior managers may indeed send them a photo of their … Continue reading →

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