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Mayor to officially open Gainsborough Square

George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, will unveil a plaque to officially open the regenerated Gainsborough Square at Love Lockleaze Festival on Saturday 11 July.Bristol City Council has provided £1...

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Purple Flag award recognises Bristol's vibrant nightlife

Bristol City Centre has once again been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag award recognising it as a vibrant night time destination.The award is thanks to a concerted effort by all partners and...

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New scheme to improve community resilience is launched

A new scheme providing residents with a safe place to go in the event of an evacuation following an emergency, such as severe flooding or a gas leak, was launched today (Tuesday 23 June).George...

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Shopkeeper convicted of selling illegal tobacco

A Bristol shopkeeper has been convicted of selling illegal tobacco from two premises in the city.Mr Ahmed Hmaamin, trading as International Food Market, 392 Stapleton Road, and European Food Store, 176...

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Hotel fined after food poisoning outbreak

A Bristol hotel has been fined £65,000 following a food poisoning outbreak.Eclipse Hotels (Bristol) Ltd, trading as Holiday Inn, Bristol City Centre, pleaded guilty to three reports of food poisoning...

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FGM Summer Awareness Campaign launches in Bristol

A summer campaign to raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation was launched at UWE Bristol on Friday 15 May.The #EndFGMBristol summer campaign is coordinated by the local FGM Delivery and...

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Bristol anti-social behaviour team one of first to obtain an injunction with...

Bristol City Council’s anti-social behaviour team has become one of the first in the country to obtain an injunction with positive requirements under the new Anti-social behaviour Crime and Policing...

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Secondhand smoke campaign launches across Bristol as vote ends smoking in...

• Drivers throughout Bristol and the South West will not be allowed to smoke in private vehicles carrying under 18s in England after a historic vote by MPs last night• Regulations to protect the 26% of...

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Bristol’s Mayor signs Girl Summit Charter to end FGM within a generation

Bristol’s Mayor, George Ferguson has continued his support for the campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within a generation by becoming a signatory to the Girl Summit Charter ahead of the...

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New Southmead community centre will allow people to stay independent for longer

The third and final new Bristol City Council Community Links centre opened today (12th) offering a brand new service that will allow more people to stay independent for longer.Bristol Community...

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Citizen Service Point to open at 100 Temple St.

Bristol City Council’s new Citizen Service Point will be opening on 15 December at 100 Temple Street, initially on an appointment only basis.The facility will support citizens with complex needs and...

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A good night out - get home safely

Bristol City Council is encouraging people to keep themselves and their friends safe when they are out drinking during the Christmas celebrations.The council would like to echo the safety message...

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Don’t let flu ruin your Christmas, get the jab, get flu safe

In response to the latest flu jab uptake statistics, doctors across Bristol are urging those most at risk from flu to protect themselves and their families as a matter of priority with a free flu jab....

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Taxi safety tips for Christmas

Party goers are being urged to stay safe this Christmas when making their way home from their festive nights out.Bristol City Council is offering safety advice on hiring a licensed taxi during the...

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Successful campaign challenging views about rape returns for second year

A powerful campaign which challenges the perception women are to blame for being raped is being launched in Bristol for the second year running today (Monday 24 November), following the success of last...

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Taxi drivers prosecuted for refusing to take a guide dog

Two taxi drivers from Bristol have been prosecuted for failing to allow a man and his guide dog into their cars.The Bristol City Council Licensing Enforcement Team brought the prosecutions against two...

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First ever transgender flag raising ceremony to be held in Bristol

Bristol’s Lord Mayor, Alastair Watson, will join staff from across the council on Thursday (November 20) in the first ever transgender flag raising ceremony to be held in the city. The Transgender Day...

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Celebrating Restorative Justice in Bristol

Across Bristol a number of organisations, including schools and rehabilitation programmes, are successfully using Restorative Justice to address conflict and empower victims.And during Restorative...

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Bogus builder jailed for £1m fraud offences

A bogus builder who conned people out of over £1m has been jailed at Bristol Crown Court today (Thursday October 23)  for five years after he was convicted of more than 40 fraud offences.Mark Jenkins,...

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Bristol’s Mayor signs Girl Summit Charter to end FGM within a generation

Bristol’s Mayor, George Ferguson has continued his support for the campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) within a generation by becoming a signatory to the Girl Summit Charter ahead of the...

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