School hedges alongside busy roads could reduce air pollution

Details: Published: 25 June 2019

hedge Scientists at Lancaster University are about to test a scheme using different species of evergreen hedges planted along school fences designed to mitigate air pollution levels in schools adjacent to busy roads. Read more on this project here

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In the premises which used to be Alchemy. There will be events including live music, comedy, film nights, pub quizzes and with two floors there’s space for private parties and events.

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Bristol’s food community did an exceptional job of keeping the city fed during lockdown, we hope that the public will now lend their support by using this discount with participating independents as much as possible.”

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From Monday, new bike lanes will be installed on Park Row, Upper Maudlin Street and Marlborough Street. Bristol Bristol, Baldwin St and Union Street will be closed to through traffic at the same time.

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England's residents to get new decision-making powers in cycling 'revolution' which could see more residential streets closed to through traffic. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jul/27/residents-to-get-new-decision-making-powers-in-cycling-revolution?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

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Cllr Martin FodorTuesday 28 July

The chance to get low traffic neighbourhoods, with through routes closed off to cut rat running and enable safer, more peaceful streets is something we explored several years ago in a neighbourhood partnership workshop on local streets and parking. Being able to resume these ideas is timely and there’s already been a lot of interest in more liveable streets.

Al Ó BaoighillWednesday 29 July

Because giving the people a chance to make improvements works? See : 2016 EU referendum, 2019 GE

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Tuesday 28 July

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Monday 27 July

The Bristol region is one of just four in the country selected as a future transport zone and will see an investment of £28m to test new tech and monitor travel in a bid to accelerate innovation and reduce the reliance on polluting vehicles.

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@BishSocThe Bishopston Society

Saturday 06 June

Great idea! https://t.co/EmEAfc8fW2

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The city mayor experiment has failed badly. We elect councillors and cabinet members who are sidelined by cronies a… https://t.co/dvT2f5xhFK

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An excellent, informative read, thanks @BristolCivicSoc’s Alan Morris cc @BishSoc https://t.co/ZWKBKD3Xrt

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Friday 27 March

Please use the local independent food shops rather than the big supermarkets. Use them or loose them. https://t.co/XjbH1NKegc

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Friday 27 March

Please use our wonderful local shops on the Glos Road. Most food shops are open. The veg shops have loads of bargai… https://t.co/NeXzD2kEj0

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