Labour Bristol

04/09/2026

🍲 The Council’s Meals-on-Wheels service is so much more than a hot meal. It’s a welfare check that reduces social isolation, helping Bristolians live independently in their own homes.

📉 Yet, the Green Party is looking at privatising it.

💷 The Government’s reforms to Local Government Funding has provided the Council with a £161.3m cash boost - The Greens’ decision to consult on this is a political choice, not a financial necessity.

🌹 The Labour Group will oppose these plans every step of the way.

Potential budget cuts are on the horizon

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

📣 Bristol SEND families deserve transparency.

🔍 As a parent-carer, Labour Councillor Kerry Bailes is continuing to ask the difficult questions, pushing the Council for honesty, transparency and accountability.

Kerry Bailes says she is "more concerned about accountability" than previously

28/08/2026

📽️ Redfield Cinema will soon be gutted and turned into flats. The historic, art deco building deserves so much better.

🖊️ Fabian Breckels, Labour Councillor for St George Troopers Hill was committed to the campaign to save it, and has written about the saga for Bristol24/7.

Fabian Breckels laments the demise of a former cinema but says all is not lost

26/08/2026

🇺🇦 Hear the Voices of Freedom: an evening of music celebrating Ukraine’s artistic heritage.

Bristol stands with Ukraine. As part of our commitment to strengthening our ties with Odesa, the city is welcoming Ukrainian artists for two concerts featuring classical Ukrainian and international music.

Tonight at 7pm at the Lord Mayor’s Chapel, BS1 5TB
Tomorrow at 7pm at On The Hill, BS13 7JW

26/08/2026

🆕 A hosepipe ban is in effect from midnight tonight.

Bristol is in a drought and local water resources are low - the rain forecast this week won't make up for one of the driest summers on record.

Further information below, including exemptions. 👇

💧🚫 From 00:01am on Thursday 27 August, a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect across our supply area. This follows a drought order issued by the Environment Agency to help protect water resources in the River Severn.

Following months of hot, dry weather, significantly below-average rainfall, low river levels and continued high demand, our water resources are under increasing pressure. These conditions are affecting water supplies for people and the health of river systems and wildlife habitats.

We remain in drought. While rain is forecast this week, it won't make up for months of exceptionally dry weather. Our rivers and water resources need sustained rainfall to recover, so please keep using water wisely.

During the hosepipe ban, you must not use a hosepipe to:

👉 Water your garden
👉 Clean your car, patio or driveway
👉 Fill a paddling pool, swimming pool or hot tub
👉 Clean walls, paths or windows

🔗 Find out more about the restrictions, exemptions and FAQs: bristolwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban

If you're on our Priority Services Register, a Blue Badge holder, or on our WaterSure Plus tariff, exemptions may apply. Visit the link above to check your eligibility and find out more.

25/08/2026

📣 The Green-led Council is considering outsourcing - or even closing - vital Adult Social Care services, including Meals-on-wheels, Bristol Community Links day centres, and the only in-house care home.

Closing these services would have a devastating impact on some of the city's most vulnerable. Outsourcing them to the private sector would likely result in cuts to the pay and conditions of care service workers.

There's still time to speak up against these plans. The Adult Social Care Committee will consider this consultation on Tuesday 1 September. Submit a statement to the Committee by midday Thursday 27 August: https://digital.bristol.gov.uk/council/how-council-decisions-are-made/submit-a-question-or-statement-for-a-council-meeting

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/meals-wheels-care-home-could-11125721

An eight-week public consultation is being launched

21/08/2026

📣 Bristol Labour Group's Deputy Leader Councillor Carole Johnson Horfield Ward shares her reflections following the death of Jason Arday

Councillor Carole Johnson writes about how the professor 'represented hope'

20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today!

If you didn't get the grades you hoped for, support is available, and remember there are many routes to success.

Support on results day: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results
Information on skills, jobs and training: https://www.skillsconnect.org.uk/
Information on apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/