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Welcome to my blog
Welcome to my blog – part of my promise to be an open, transparent and accountable mayor. I’ll be using this blog site to give people a better idea of what I’m working on or to explain in greater...
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The art of the impossible – making things happen
This evening I was honoured to deliver the Inaugural Canynges Society lecture. The Canynges Society is a charity that raises money for the maintenance of St Mary Redcliffe Church. Citing past city...
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Join me for my first #askgeorge live webcast
Email, Tweet or leave a comment here for my first #askgeorge live webcast This Friday I’ll be answering questions from the public in the first of my live #askgeorge sessions between 12.15-12.45pm. A...
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We need to create inspiring places not just pragmatic places
On Monday 25th March I was invited to speak at the Bishopston Society Open Meeting about ‘The Future strategy for Bristol and how this might impact on the Gloucester Road and the Bishopston Area’. You...
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Two alternative futures for Bristol
During the mayoral election campaign I described a vision of “A greener city that promotes and improves health and wellbeing of all its citizens”. This I am determined to achieve. We have a choice of...
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Cotham South residents enjoy reclaiming their streets.
I fully realise that I took a risk in extending the Residents Parking areas and that not every area will react in the same way, however; The Cotham South Residents’ Parking annual review survey is in....
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A quick stop at Green Street
Last week I visited Backfields, a small regenerated industrial street behind Stokes Croft, where I met Andy Degg of Green Hat Design – a graphic design company that believes in sustainable business...
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Central Library to incorporate primary school
Many people who have been following the issue in the city will know that the proposal to build a new primary school in the lower two floors of the Central Library has now been given the go ahead. I am...
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Reflections following Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
As Bristol’s Mayor, I have the great privilege of meeting a vast range of people from diverse backgrounds. I am extremely proud to be living and working in such a culturally diverse and welcoming city,...
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Considering those less fortunate this winter
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Christmas and ask you to spare a thought for those less fortunate this winter. People without a home to call their own are at their most...
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