Category Archives: Politics

David Bishop: the game's afoot

Posted on October 30, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

He’s quoting bloody Shakespeare!!! Something’s going down … Possibly David Bishop after documents were released today by Bristol City Council under Freedom of Information legislation that pile increasing pressure on the beleaguered city council planning boss. These documents clearly demonstrate … Continue reading →

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PR of the week

Posted on October 26, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Step forward Bristol City Council’s Kate Hartas … As the only person in Bristol who’s seemingly oblivious to the longstanding antipathy between motorists and cyclists in the city, Kate was handed the job of spinning the council’s controversial plan to … Continue reading →

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It's chaos, wrapped in a cock-up, inside a shambles …

Posted on October 23, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Was it only two months ago that the Bristol Blogger pointed out that the sale of city council land on the Railway Path at Greenbank contravened the council’s freshly minted Parks and Green Spaces Strategy? Indeed it was and now … Continue reading →

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The X-Factor, city council style

Posted on October 21, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Alas, we must report that despite mystery parks Manager “Mr X” being drafted in to deal with Vowlsie’s now legendary complaint to the council, there’s no sign of the answers he was promised by this evening. Even the involvement of … Continue reading →

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They don't know what they're doing! Pt 3

Posted on October 17, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Bish at his desk with attentive middle managers (still from Jan Ormondroyd’s 2008 production of ‘No Questions Please, We’re Incompetent’) It’s a competitive field, but I think my Bristol City Council story of the year is shaping up to be … Continue reading →

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Save Grove Wood!

Posted on October 16, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

We Love Trees from the ‘Destruction of Grove Wood’ group forwards the following report and advice from Tuesday’s Full Council Meeting: Until the webcast appears, people can read the public statements here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/item/committeecontent/?ref=ta&code=ta000&year=2008&month=10&day=14&hour=18&minute=00 The offer of a meeting between local … Continue reading →

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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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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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Carboot boss is Labour donor and short seller!

Posted on September 29, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Wondering why local Labour politicians have been praising Carboot Circus to the high heavens? Well, it seems that the Chairman of Land Securities, the real estate speculators behind the Carboot Circus, is Paul Myners who also happens to donate a … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS (no really this time): Massive objection!!!

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

I think we’ve found ate least one ‘celeb’ who Harvey Nichols Bristol is sure not to become a destination shop for. While on-off colleague Grant Marshall did the DJing for the Harvey Nichols opening yesterday, it seems – and I … Continue reading →

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