Green victory in Bishopston & Ashley Down by-election
Labour had been hoping to take the seat from the Greens
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Labour had been hoping to take the seat from the Greens
The group retains the Bristol ward to stay ahead of Labour with 25 councillors to 24.
The Green Party are fighting to remain the largest party in City Hall
Voters in Bishopston and Ashley Down head to the polls on August 24
Homes do look likely to be built, however, as part of a regeneration plan for Glencoyne Square. A community-led plan to redevelop the centre of Southmead has received the backing of the council and is set to receive £7m in funding. It will see the area get about 300 new homes, a new community centre for the health centre and public library to move into, and improved public spaces. 300 new homes could be built on Glencoyne Square – photo: Martin Booth “Southmead really is a special place,” says Helen Godwin, Bristol’s cabinet member for women, families & homes, and one of two Labour c...