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How are Taxi Drivers getting on in Bristol?

How are Taxi Drivers getting on in Bristol?

There are 2 types of taxi Hackney Carriage - You can get a hackney carriage from a taxi rank, or flag one down in the street. Private Hire Vehicle - You must pre-book private hire vehicles and you cannot flag them down in the street. It's illegal for a

SBLN Modal Filters - Collision Analysis

SBLN Modal Filters - Collision Analysis

When Bristol City Council published data on the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood proposals they did not include any analysis of historical collisions in the area. As one of the main aims of the SBLN is to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, this is a notable

Will Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes make our roads safer?

Will Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes make our roads safer?

The introduction of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (ELBN) and South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (SBLN) schemes are informed by benefits and impacts documented in the Liveable Neighbourhoods Handbook. The handbook describes how the schemes will be monitored. For example this is how the levels of physical and perceived safety will

Affordability of homes in Bristol (spoiler: they aren't)

Affordability of homes in Bristol (spoiler: they aren't)

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published data on the affordability of homes on 26 March 2026. They have produced an interactive tool that allows you to explore this data. In 1997, the average sale price for a home in England and Wales was 3 to 4 times that of

Tony Dyer needs a better calendar

Tony Dyer needs a better calendar

Bristol City Council publish the Leaders Diary on a monthly basis. They published Tony's Diary for February 2026 on 30th March 2026. Why does it take a whole month to publish the Leaders Diary? It definitely isn't because of the rigorous proof reading that takes place,

Business Rateable Values increase by 26% in Bristol

Business Rateable Values increase by 26% in Bristol

In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million. In April 2026 this figure is £693 million. This is an increase of 26% Rateable Value and Business Rates The "Rateable Value" is not the same as the "Business Rates" bill that businesses have

Is the "Grant Gravy Train" out of control?

Is the "Grant Gravy Train" out of control?

Bristol City Council have just published data on grants given to Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE Grants) for the last 2 financial years. 2023/2024 2024/2025 2025/2026 Bristol City Council will "invest £316,608 per year in this grant programme" From: Voluntary and Community Sector