More protest over delays in Clean Air Policy from Bristol

Details: Published: 16 April 2019

bristol air pollution 3 A symbolic protest was made yesterday at how the climate crisis is being exacerbated by Bristol's continued feet dragging on production of its Clean Air Policy.

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The Bishopston Society

Monday 27 January

The waterside walkway between the new cut and Cumberland Road, now known as the chocolate path, was built when the Bristol Harbour Railway linked Ashton Bridge with Wapping Wharf in 1906. According to Simon Hickman, principal historic buildings inspector for Historic England in the South West region, this particular section of the cut “has always been dodgy”.

The Bishopston Society

Saturday 25 January

Improved cycling facilities around the Downs. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/new-23-mile-leisure-loop-3768393

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Sarah WebbSaturday 25 January

Great to see dedicated routes for cyclists, but not so keen on a cafe at sea wall bringing extra traffic and turning part of the unspoilt Downs into a car park!

The Bishopston Society

Wednesday 22 January

The billboard on York Road is now used for regularly changing artworks rather than corporate advertising, with Colin Moody’s photograph a way of saying thank you to the people who keep our streets clean and tidy.

The Bishopston Society

Tuesday 21 January

Primary pollutants emitted during Sunday evening, including particulates from domestic wood burning in residential areas, are contributing to the spike – which is not dispersing quickly due to the cold and still weather.

The Bishopston Society

Tuesday 21 January

The Bristol Pound currency has been in operation for seven years and was a trailblazer in contactless and smartphone payments.

The Bishopston Society

Monday 20 January

Clean Air Day report is here https://www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk/cab/news/1352-cad-2019-report

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Thursday 16 January

Time to work with our neighbours in Bristol on raising awareness of the contribution wood burners make to particula… https://t.co/yhVAKoemVm

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