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Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council is the unitary authority of Bristol and meets at City Hall, in College Green, Bristol. It's executive function is controlled by a directly-elected mayor. The council has 35 wards, electing a total of 70 councillors.

Popular underground nightclub could open until 4am
Bristol City Council
Loco Klub under Temple Meads has filed a request to extend its licence by an extra hour three times a month
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Bristol film festival cancels 30th anniversary showcase amid lack of funding
Bristol Encounters Film Festival
Encounters Film Festival has been running in Bristol since 1995
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Support to help Bristol voters with disabilities in next week's election
Local Elections
Reading the list of candidates and writing an X on a small piece of paper can be difficult for some voters
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The row over refurbishing city centre buildings or replacing them with giant tower blocks
Bristol City Council
Both the Debenhams and Premier Inn near the Bearpit will be knocked down for flats, with some 28 storeys tall
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Decision on Bedminster Green student flats delayed at developer's request
South Bristol
The plans include three buildings, with the tallest reaching 10 storeys
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Labour election leaflet claim about Bristol park questioned
Local Elections
Labour said it has "made Rawnsley Park accessible with new equipment", but that doesn't appear to have happened
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Community centre turned into takeaway in latest Bristol planning applications
Bristol City Council
This week’s round-up of notable planning applications submitted to the city council
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Bristol Debenhams will be demolished as giant new tower block approved
Bristol City Centre
The tallest building in the development will be 28 storeys high
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Major housing plan for Baltic Wharf approved despite flood risk
Harbourside
One critic claimed there would be a "risk of death" for people living there, but the developer said new flood defences will provide protection
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Cabbie banned for 10 years over family butchers rivalry assault
Politics
Bristol city councillors refused to renew his private hire driver's licence over attack and road-rage incident
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How cycling around Bristol could become safer after upcoming local elections
Local Elections
Plans include new bike lanes along bridges over the River Avon, and 20mph speed limits in many parts of the city
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How local elections in Bristol will affect the housing crisis as all parties promise to build new homes
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with housing one of the main issues facing the city
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Children as young as 13 sold knives and blades in police sting operation
Crime
In one instance, a child was able to purchase a machete-style blade
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Bristol City Council local elections 2024 sees battle of the Browns
Bristol City Council
Four candidates with the same surname are all standing in one ward, including three from the same family
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South Gloucestershire Council by-election candidates after resignation
Local Elections
Cllr Sandie Davis stood down from representing New Cheltenham ward due to health reasons
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Bristol bridge to close for over a year from next month
Bristol City Council
The footbridge will be completely closed throughout the project, which is anticipated to take up to 18 months
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Former footballer opens cupping salon in Easton
Easton
He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road
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How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
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WECA poaches Bristol City Council top boss with £19K pay hike
Politics
Stephen Peacock will become the new chief executive of the combined authority on £205K a year
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Socialists standing in Bristol local elections say main parties are ‘voice of big business’
Local Elections
The Trade Union and Socialist Coalition has a pledge to refuse to make any budget cuts to public services
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Barton House tenant who complained of disability discrimination wins apology from council
Bristol City Council
'My house was like a building site for a month, half my stuff is still packed up to this day'
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Circus performer left high and dry as 'rock-it' car is seized
Glastonbury Festival
The hoop spinning champion relies on the self-built vehicle to perform at festivals
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How Bristol traded Portishead Marina for Hartcliffe
Bristol Nostalgia
...and nearly got Kingswood too
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Story behind bust that sits opposite iconic Bristol landmark you've probably never noticed
Bristol Nostalgia
The bust of Samuel Plimsoll could be nearly 150 years old
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