Sign in Subscribe

Chris McEvoy

There are 7,551 "White Transit Vans" in the BS PostCode area (and 1 Bristol 400)

There are 7,551 "White Transit Vans" in the BS PostCode area (and 1 Bristol 400)

The DVLA publish data on MOT Tests. I have analysed the data for MOT Tests in the "BS" postcode area for vehicles tested between 2021 and 2023. If a vehicle did not have an MOT Test taken in Bristol during 2023 then it is marked as "Inactive&

71% more students are on their way to Southville

71% more students are on their way to Southville

Soon there will be 596 student beds added to the existing 836 student beds in Southville. But that is nothing compared to the increases in Lawrence Hill (348%) and Windmill Hill (3035%). If you look at all the Wards in Bristol there will be an increase of 60% student accommodation

Flytipping reports likely to increase by 3000% in 2025

Flytipping reports likely to increase by 3000% in 2025

FixMyStreet Reports There were 18,358 FixMyStreet reports in 2024 and so far in 2025 there have been 13,906 reports (as at 07/06/2025). This is 75% of 2024 reports and we aren't even halfway through 2025 . This increase could be explained by more people reporting

Avon Fire and Rescue - Requires Improvement and More Funding?

Avon Fire and Rescue - Requires Improvement and More Funding?

Avon Fire and Rescue have apparently got a lot of things that they can improve on, but as their funding continues to fall and they have to adapt to new causes of fire incidents, can we do more to support them? Avon Fire and Rescue Service Assessment Our Fire and

Liveable Neighbourhood Consultation - What is it good for?

Liveable Neighbourhood Consultation - What is it good for?

Summary The Bristol Council Consultation Process is not fit for purpose and requires an immediate review to ensure it is not just perceived as a "fig leaf" for engagement with residents. One of the main ways that Bristol City Council engages with residents is by "Consultations"

5 out of 10 for Bristol City Council

5 out of 10 for Bristol City Council

Tony Dyer (Leader of Bristol City Council) gave an interesting interview on a local podcast this week. Some quotes: We've also had to made £42 million pounds of cuts, yes I know I'm supposed to say savings but saying savings when you're the person

Workplace Parking Levy Prioritised

Today the Council published the Corporate Strategy 2025 to 2030. It confirms that the Council will prioritise the implementation of a Workplace Parking Levy in Bristol. A report was published in September 2024 that described how the scheme might operate. The details of the potential WPL scheme requires further work