TRANSPORTLocal Journalism26 Jun
'A staggering failure': Local leaders 'flabbergasted' by new M49 ghost junction delays
Bristol Live
The motorway junction was built in 2019 but remains unopened
Transport
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TRANSPORTLocal Journalism22 Jun
From Bristol campaign trail to Downing Street exit: City's MPs pay tribute as Keir Starmer resigns
Bristol Live
"Our country is far better off for having had him as its leader"
COUNCILLocal Journalism22 Jun
Concern whether boaters are being moved on for rugby match days
Bath Echo
The council is planning to start temporarily closing the river footpath when Bath Rugby is playing.
TRANSPORTLocal Journalism22 Jun
Police won't support proposed 20mph on Lansdown Road in Bath
Bath Echo
The council says the reduction from 30mph would be appropriate as Lansdown Road is residential.
COUNCILLocal Journalism24 Jun
Bristol workplace parking levy could cost 'about the same as a return bus ticket'
Bristol Live
Bristol City Council will launch a public consultation
COUNCILLocal Journalism22 Jun
Lives at risk if crumbling New Cut river walls aren't repaired, report warns
Bristol Live
Bristol City Council needs to find £50m over five years
NEWSLocal Journalism22 Jun
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as PM - live updates and reaction
Bristol Live
Starmer will remain in charge until a new leader is chosen
TRANSPORTLocal Journalism10 Jun
Cost of Manvers Street vault repairs soars by almost £1 million
Bath Echo
The road has been closed since 26th May for an anticipated six months as major works need to be carried out.
COUNCILPublic Body25 Jun
Bath & North East Somerset secures funding to extend Park & Ride evening services
West of England Combined Authority
Residents and visitors in Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from improved evening travel, as the council has successfully secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) to continue extending Park & Ride bus services later into the evening.
CONSULTATIONSLocal Journalism25 Jun
Fears of another Boots Corner-style fiasco over plans for 'blanket' 20mph speed limit
Gloucestershire Live
The consultation for lower speed limits in Cheltenham town centre has been blasted as 'disappointing and weakly-evidenced exercise'
COUNCILPublic Body24 Jun
West of England supports Better Transport Week
West of England Combined Authority
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) – alongside partners Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail – have proudly supported Better Transport Week with a visit to Ashley Down, the West's newest train station, and the soon to be opened Eastern Entrance of Bristol Temple Meads.
PARLIAMENTLocal Journalism23 Jun
'It caused so much friction in families' - Bristol looks back on a decade of Brexit
Bristol Live
Ten years and seven Prime Ministers later, what Bristol thinks about Brexit has changed
COUNCILPublic Body16 Jun
New board appointments to drive delivery of record £4.5 billion active travel investment
West of England Combined Authority
Active Travel England (ATE) has today announced the appointment of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Lord Geoffrey Filkin as Non-Executive Directors to its board, alongside the appointment of Mayors Helen Godwin and Mayor David Skaith as Advisors.
TRANSPORTPublic Body12 Jun
Cycling and walking boom with £4.5bn for thousands of new routes and safer crossings
West of England Combined Authority
More than half of short journeys in towns and cities will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 under new national targets announced by the Department for Transport. The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a national target for people to hit the pavement or pedals for 55% of short trips in towns and for 60% of children aged 5 to 16 to travel a…
COUNCILLocal Journalism25 Jun
Council planning to lift car park exit restriction in Oldfield Park
Bath Echo
The change will reduce the distance that some motorists currently have to drive.