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By Adam Postans, Wednesday Mar 17, 2021 A “demoralised” Labour councillor broke ranks with a stirring speech criticising the mayoral model, as a bid to hold a referendum on whether to scrap it was defeated. Mike Davies, a councillor for Ashley ward, became the latest to rebel against the party whip on Tuesday when he seconded a Lib Dem motion calling for Bristolians to be given a fresh say on having an elected mayor. He told full council the current system had made the role of members “ho...

A 'demoralised' Labour councillor broke ranks to criticise the model

By Martin Booth, Monday Mar 15, 2021 In days gone by, ships sailing up the River Avon towards Bristol would unload their cargo of gunpowder in two sheds built next to the river in Shirehampton. The ammunition was stored here so that it would not accidentally ignite when in Bristol’s docks, with a private home known as the Powder House now within the Grade II-listed late 18th century stone jetty and sheds. Nowadays, most large ships no longer choose to make their way up the Avon. Instead, carg...

Former Labour councillor launches scathing attack on Bristol mayor and local party leadership Claims of a culture of fear and bullying dismissed as personal vendetta by mayors office 15:08, 16 MAR 2021 THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS BRISTOL IN YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribin...

Jo Sergeant's statement has been played down by mayor Marvin Rees

Row over cost of Bristol Beacon refurbishment after report mysteriously pulled The report was expected to reveal the extent of the cost blowout 12:02, 1 MAR 2021 Updated THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS BRISTOL IN YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains mo...

Claims were dismissed as “untruths” and “unfair slurs”

Tempers flare as councillors accuse bosses of lying and gagging staff over Bristol Waste jobs plans City Hall director denies claims in fiery council meeting 17:51, 19 FEB 2021 THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS BRISTOL IN YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newsletters...

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Campaign launched to save Bristol pub The Giant Goram from demolition Developers want to build seven houses in its place Inside The Giant Goram before its closure (Image: Dan Regan/BristolLive) FIND OUT WHATS ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPr...