Labour Bristol

20/10/2026

📣 Statement from the Bristol Labour members of the Transport and Connectivity Committee ahead of the vote on whether to close Dovercourt Road to traffic 👇

19/10/2026

While libraries across the country shut their doors as part of the Conservative Government's austerity agenda, the Labour administration protected all of Bristol's libraries from closure.

The Labour Government has ended austerity. The Council an afford to invest in our libraries - yet, the Council's new Library Strategy relies on volunteers to improve the service. This isn't good enough - the service won't thrive without proper investment.

Councillor Carole Johnson says libraries need more investment, not unpaid workers

06/10/2026

Statement from the Leader of Bristol Labour Councillor Tom Renhard - Horfield Ward on the Green Party's "Zionism is Racism" policy.

06/10/2026

🏛️ Bristol City Council is consulting the public on whether it should retain the Cumulative Impact Assessment - a policy that makes it more difficult for businesses such as bars and clubs to open in the city centre.

📣 Find out more and respond to the consultation by 14 October through the link below:

The large number of licensed venues in a particular area of the city may result in the congregation of people in that area. This can cause problems such as crime and disorder and public nuisance. This includes issues such as anti-social behaviour, noise, litter and risks to public safety. Where a li...

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

"As we celebrate Black History Month, we must also look forward. Progress has been made, but challenges remain."

To mark Black History Month, Councillor Carole Johnson Horfield Ward has written about celebrating the past and building for the future. 👇

Carole Johnson writes about the significance of celebrating Black History Month

02/10/2026

Have you thought about representing your community as an elected Councillor?

Bristol City Council is hosting a 'Be a Councillor' session – come along, hear from councillors, and find out more about life as a councillors.

We want more people from across Bristol, especially those currently underrepresented, to feel confident exploring public office and understanding how to get involved.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026, 10am to 12 noon, City Hall
✅ Booking required: bristol.gov.uk/beacouncillor

01/10/2026

Bristol communities have been devastated by knife crime. More needs to be done to address it.

Cllr Kirsty Tait, Labour Councillor for Hartcliffe and Withywood spoke at the Labour Party Conference, calling for for 13,000 extra neighbourhood police, Young Futures hubs and early support to protect children from exploitation, and tailored support to reduce reoffending.

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Cllr Kirsty Tait told Labour conference about murdered teens and helped knife crime plan get approved

29/09/2026

Knife crime devastates families, sends shockwaves through communities, and robs young people of their future.

For many people in South Bristol, this issue is deeply personal. Two years ago, Mason Rist and Max Dixon were murdered in a case of mistaken identity. Following their deaths, their families and the wider community have come together to establish the Mason Rist Memorial Trust, supporting vulnerable young people, and the Max Dixon Foundation, which raises money for bleed kits and education sessions.

Cllr Kirsty Tait, Labour Councillor for Hartcliffe and Withywood spoke in support of a motion to tackle knife crime at the Labour Party Conference. The motion calls for 13,000 extra police officers; Young Futures Hubs to support children and young people; and tailored support for young offenders to reduce reoffending.

We owe it to every family affected by knife crime to turn words into action.