Chris McEvoy

The BBC recently reported on a faded Zebra Crossing on Manor Road that locals had reported to the Council for years. A recent report on FixMyStreet had asked politely for the markings to be refreshed: And the Council gave their standard answer for reports like this: But, once it was

Bristol Highway Infrastructure is officially "broken", and it seems we cannot afford to fix it. See: Bristol City Council Highway Strategic Asset Management Plan (22 Jan 2026)

National Pothole Day takes place every year on the 15th January (or the nearest week day). It take place in January because winter weather (rain, freezing and thawing) tends to make potholes worse. Improvements in the frequency, quality and timeliness of pothole repairs will benefit motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The

BCC have published their FOI Performance Numbers for 2025 Q4 (Oct to Dec 2025). Whilst their compliance rate (%ge of responses provided within the statutory deadline) has risen to 77%, this is still well below the ICO Target of 90% This week there was a question in the Full Council

This article includes data for Planning Applications that have been Received or Decided since 01/01/2024. How long does it take to get a Planning Application decided in Bristol? Apparently, it took 80 years for 94/10076/U/BDC to be Decided. 31 Years for 94/01282/L to

Avon and Somerset Police publish Stop and Search data: * Police Data Downloads * Avon and Somerset - Stop and Search Statistics * Avon and Somerset - Stop and Search Information * Avon and Somerset - Stop and Search Policy I have taken their data and produced some reports on Stop and Search in