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Evacuated Barton House residents to learn next steps at council meeting

Many of the residents suddenly evacuated in November are keen to return, but others would rather never go back

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Four banned from City Hall after council meeting disruption

Among those who received letters is a resident of Barton House

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Bristol council 'closes Clean Air Zone loophole' after driver challenges fines

The driver who was consistently winning appeals against fines said it will now "be much more difficult to successfull...

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Councillor to sue Bristol Labour for defamation after meeting boycott

The chair of one of the council's planning committee is fundraising to take the ruling Labour group to court

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A look back at 17 major political events in Bristol in 2023

From Barton House to picket lines and a row over mayoral photos on a bus, it's been a tumultuous year

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Developers of huge Temple Quarter site say only one of 437 flats can be 'affordable'

A new report asks the council 'to be flexible' and allow the development to go ahead anyway

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Landmark Bristol housing development could switch to 'modular' and be less affordable

The former spice factory site on the banks of the river is one of the most prominent in Bristol

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Fury and delight as controversial Bristol shopping centre plan is finally approved

Despite last minute attempts to reverse the decision again, planners gave approval hours before the Christmas break

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The 15 biggest Bristol planning decisions of 2023 that will change the face of the city

The year was packed with contentious applications, shock U-turns and furious rows

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How the Bristol Beacon refurbishment spiralled into a costly fiasco

The concert hall reopened at the end of November following a £132million upgrade

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Demolition plan for The Galleries in Bristol means this could be its last Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Future looks very different for Bristol's major shopping centre

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Five lovely walks to take in Bristol over the Christmas period

Bristol City Council has highlighted five places to dust off those festive cobwebs across the city

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Why Poland's biggest national hero will have a plaque on a Bristol hotel

Tadeusz Kościuszko may not be a name familiar to many in Bristol, but he is regarded as a national hero in Poland, Be...

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Illegal vapes 'sold in pretty much every corner shop in Bristol'

Trading Standards say the issue is a huge one in Bristol

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Bristol shopkeeper loses alcohol licence after year of 'flagrant disregard' for the law

Committee hears of underage booze sales to football yobs, bootleg tobacco and tens of thousands of illegal vapes

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Bristol Debenhams site could become city's tallest-ever building after tower block plans submitted

More than 500 new rented flats could replace the 1950s department store

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Disabled people in Bristol have 'no idea' they could be forced out of their homes by policy change

"It is absolutely unacceptable this talks about overriding the option to receive care and support in the home if the ...

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Less affordable and all rented - how Bedminster Green's flagship plan has changed

The original plan for hundreds of new homes has stalled for almost three years

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Bristol allotment fees to double as plot holders launch campaign

A consultation has been launched into proposed new charges for sheds, ponds, greenhouses and keeping bees, rabbits an...

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What next for Barton House residents after council shares major update

No date has been set for the return but an estimate has been given for one of the key safety measures that's needed

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Marvin Rees accused of 'Scrooge-like meanness' over lack of Christmas tree at City Hall

Opposition councillor says Bristol mayor is not honouring tradition of having a real large tree in the foyer

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Frustration, confusion and relief as Barton House residents told they WILL return - eventually

Residents have been told to stay in their hotel rooms for at least another month as council can't confirm a return da...

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Latest on Barton House as residents due to see council report

Almost 400 residents have been out of their homes for five weeks

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Bristol Hippodrome theatre-goers could soon be able to order food and drink to seats

Plans for new wifi will mean patrons can order food and drinks from their seats while deaf people can attend any perf...

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Barton House tenants to be told what future holds for evacuated tower block

Bristol City Council has arranged a meeting for Barton House tenants at City Hall on Monday (December 18)

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Dan Norris £10K bus wrap fiasco 'clearly unlawful' but no formal finding made

Metro mayor's Bristol Labour counterpart Marvin Rees boycotts crunch decision meeting calling it "improper"

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New transport police base at Bristol Temple Meads and Clifton Suspension Bridge lights among late...

Railway station and nine-hole golf course among weekly planning round-up of applications to city council

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WECA leaders will be breaking the law if they fail again to discuss bus photo fiasco

The metro mayor denies any wrongdoing after legal and finance officers rule the huge images amounted to political sel...

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Key Bristol road finally clear of roadworks after 16-months - but more work still needed

Work to upgrade the northern part of Muller Road started in July last year

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BBC Doctor Who Anniversary Special episode filmed in Bristol to air tonight

Filming for the Doctor Who episode called 'The Giggle' took place in Bristol last summer

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Hope for historic hidden Bristol cinema after special status upheld

Residents want to save the 112-year-old cinema from being turned into a massive HMO

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'Catastrophic damage' risk to buildings along eight miles of Bristol's Floating Harbour

Long thought to be an urban myth, a judge appears to have confirmed concerns about what would happen if water was all...

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Mayor in row with ACORN over Barton House Holiday Inn fracas

Marvin Rees said he was worried that children witnessed the scenes of a representative from ACORN being manhandled ou...

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Rogue landlord in Bristol ordered to repay almost £10K in rent

He ran an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Redland and was taken to a tribunal hearing by the tenants

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It's not the first time Barton House residents have been evacuated

53 years ago the residents said the council did not give them enough information about an evacuation

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More residents ignore evacuation order and move back to Barton House as Mayor returns

The number of households remaining in the tower block is increasing, according to the latest council update

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Rumours and fury as evacuated Barton House residents hit out at council

An angry demonstration at City Hall ended abruptly as rumours circulated -wrongly - that the council was removing bel...

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TIER apologises over lack of e-scooters in Bristol and explains why

The company has got off to a rocky start since it replaced Voi in Bristol last month

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Barton House protesters at College Green after residents forced to evacuate homes - live updates

Protesters will meet for a demonstration at around 10am this morning (November 17) to 'hold the council accountable'