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The M32 viaduct was first built in the 1970s and, after 50 years of service, is now in urgent need to repair.
The National Highways Agency are planning to begin the main works in 2029, and it’s anticipated it will take roughly six years to complete. They are hoping to keep two lanes open throughout the period, though some closure on the slip roads may be needed, as well as some overnight closures.
The NHA is running a series of public engagement events in the Tesco Extra car park this week, to make sure that local people know what’s planned, on:
– Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12:00-18:00.
– Thursday 8 October 2026, 12:00-20:00.
– Friday 9 October 2026, 9:00-14:00.
Do pop along to see them if you want to find out more. … See MoreSee Less
At the heart of Andy Burnham's vision for Britain is a rewired state: one that is more accountable, representative and devolves power closer to communities.
Electoral reform is a key part of that vision. The Prime Minister has long taken the view that we cannot fix our broken politics without fixing how we elect our representatives.
While I support electoral reform in principle, I have yet to be entirely persuaded by the alternatives to First Past the Post – each form of proportional representation has merits, and flaws. It is good that Andy has chosen to kick off this debate with a National Commission to identify which system best suits our nation.
Beyond that, the Prime Minister has also focused on rewiring the state more fundamentally and devolving power to local levels. Conference saw a huge focus on this with new powers for mayors and councils to regulate water, tackle homelessness, and to force landlords to repair and insulate homes.
This is the biggest restructuring of our state in many decades and I'm delighted we finally have leadership with the vision to take it on. … See MoreSee Less
Prime Minister announces manifesto pledge and historic National Commission at Labour Conference
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Today, in his first conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham committed his party to changing the way we elect MPs. It is hard to overstate how significant that is.Speaking in LWith Trump’s reckless war in the Middle East driving up energy prices, I know that the cost of heating their homes over the winter will be at the forefront of many people's minds at the moment.
Retrofit West CIC, a not-for profit home energy advice services funded by WECA, are running two free Home Energy Fairs in the coming weeks:
– Brislington: Saturday 17 October, 9:30am–12:30pm, St Anne's House, Brislington (BS4 4AB)
– Keynsham: Saturday 14 November, 9:30am–12:30pm, Somerdale Pavilion (BS31 2FW)
Attendees will be able to get free, impartial advice about how to make their homes cheaper and warmer to run, as well as information on what grants they could access to better heat or insulate their homes.
You can get tickets below: … See MoreSee Less
Home Energy Fair – Bristol
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Join us at the Home Energy Fair, a one-day event connecting homeowners with the latest in energy-efficient home improvements.Stockwood residents may be excited to hear about the Arts, Crafts and Music workshops coming to Stockwood this autumn as part of the West of England’s Impact Alliance.
Residents in Stockwood can get involved in multiple creative programmes and workshops, from radio DJing to arts and crafts:
– Voices Together is a 10-week project for young and old to come together and work on a community-made media project. Over those 10 weeks, participants will co-create podcasts, interviews and local stories that celebrate people, places, and organisations in Stockwood.
– Active Being is holding nature-inspired crafting sessions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of women in Stockwood.
– The Creative Being programme will deliver creative health programmes through nature-inspired activities and training in a safe, accessible, and welcoming space.
– Stockwood’s Favourite Things will be an intergenerational series of workshops for primary school children and older residents held in schools and Stockwood Library for older residents. At the end of the project, a live performance and display of the artwork will be held by ‘Favourite Things’ in Stockwood Library, accompanied by members of the Dovetail Orchestra.
To find out more about all these exciting new events click the link below. … See MoreSee Less
Creating Connection: The first projects helping people feel less lonely in All Together Now | Bristol Beacon
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