Monthly Archives: March 2009

Terry's cooked

Posted on March 5, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

The fact that local Labour frontbencher Terry Cook has announced his resignation seems to be passing without comment. He says, “[I’m] retiring to spend more time with my business”. Hmmm.

Posted in Avonmouth, Blogging, Bristol, Bristol North west, Elections, Labour Party, Lawrence Weston, Local government, Politics, Shirehampton | Tagged | There are 58 comments

Eh?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

Lots of Lib Dem budget amendments. A fair few went through. Including one that I spoke to: a 150k proposal for domestic violence work (perpetrators work etc). I felt proud to be able to promote this particular proposal. I welcomed … Continue reading →

Posted in Bristol, Budget, Lib Dems, Local government, Lockleaze, Politics | Tagged , | There are 16 comments

Shirley not?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

I hope local members of the teaching profession are making use of some of the excellent teaching materials designed by Bristol City Council’s Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (Emas4success) that make sure our kids are right up-to-speed and all tickety-boo with … Continue reading →

Posted in Abolition 200, Bristol, Education, Equalities, Lib Dems, Local government, Politics, Race | Tagged , | There are 6 comments

Let them eat cake!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger
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Gone south?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by The Bristol Blogger

Urban Spash? More of a dribble according to today’s Cancer. (Cartoon by Evelyn Post. Evelyn Post is The Bristol Blogger’s resident cartoonist. He has a woman’s name)

Posted in Bristol, Bristol Evening Post, Bristol South, Developments, Economy, Evelyn Post, Hartcliffe | Tagged , | There are 2 comments