Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Bristol Disability Equality Forum has setup an exciting free to attend Disability Pride Day event at City Hall on the Saturday 20th June starting at 10.30am and running on until 4pm

👥 From community conversations and panel discussions to creative experiences to films and workshops and more, there should be something for everyone.

There will be BSL interpreters in the main hall and there will be floating BSL interpreters throughout the event.

There will also be live captioning where there is a screen and subtitles on any videos used.

There will be personal assistants on hand to support.

Please do not attend if feeling unwell to protect everyone who will be attending.

I hope to see you there!

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

❤️ From Bristol Disabled People Organisation Network.

13/06/2026

What a day at Party in Ponds! So glad I could pop down earlier with my younger brother and soak up some of the incredible atmosphere and sunshine.

It's genuinely brilliant to see the Fishponds community come together like this, thousands of people enjoying great music, amazing food and stalls and everything that makes our corner of Bristol so special.

A huge thank you to the organisers, vendors, artists, litter pickers and all the volunteers who make this happen every single year. Entirely for free and entirely out of love for the community. 10 years of Party in the Ponds is a real achievement and you should all be incredibly proud.

Here's to many more! 💚

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

12/06/2026

⚓THE PIRATE SHIP HAS LANDED!⚓

Ahoy Frome Vale! 🏴‍☠️The legendary Pirate Ship is BACK at Oldbury Court Park and she's looking better than ever. This isn't just any old vessel but a ship Blackbeard himself would be proud to sail!

A treasure chest full of thanks goes out to everyone who fed their ideas into the design and planning process, your input really shaped something special. Huge credit to the architects, the council officers and the brilliant builders who delivered this to such a high standard. You've absolutely nailed your colours to the mast! 🦜

Whether your a seasoned sea dog or a first time adventurer come down and see for yourself! All hands on deck, your park is waiting!

(I don't apologise for going overboard on the pirate puns!)

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

12/06/2026

Last week a few of you raised issues with me about Begbrook Park.

You said the park was falling into disrepair and the weeds and thorns in the park posed a safety risk to children playing.

I raised your concerns with officers who have have notified me that the park which was built in 1990 is now nearing it's end of life, When equipment is this old the council choose not to paint it as it can mask corrosion which can lead to health and safety risks. Officers have assessed that the risk rating is low to medium both through our internal and external inspections.

I will put in an application next year for CIL funding so we can (hopefully) get a new park. In the meantime officers will get rid of the weeds, however unfortunately, this means the park will be closed from the 15th-16th June.

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

12/06/2026

Waste Watchers Community Day

Help Keep College Court and the surrounding area Clean, Safe & Proud

You’re invited to join us for a Waste Watchers Community Day at College Court, Fishponds

📅 17 June | 🕚 11am–2pm

Waste Watchers is a community initiative helping residents tackle waste, littering and fly tipping by working together to improve local neighbourhoods.

This is a chance to:
Meet neighbours and local community groups; Help clean and improve the area; Learn how to report waste issues; Take pride in your community.

Activities on the Day
✅ Community litter picking
✅ Skip available for responsible waste disposal
✅ Advice from SNG and Bristol Waste
✅ Community signage and stickers
✅ Information stalls and free resources
✅ Refreshments, sweets and water provided

SNG residents can also sign up to become a Waste Watcher and receive incentives, including:
£10 voucher for signing up and displaying a Waste Watcher sticker; £25 voucher for organising a community litter pick; £25 voucher for helping promote the initiative locally, including through putting up A4 posters. If you’d like to become a Waste Watcher, you can also email [email protected].

What is a Waste Watcher?
A Waste Watcher is someone who:
- Helps keep the neighbourhood tidy
- Reports waste and fly tipping
- Disposes of rubbish responsibly
- Encourages others to care for the community
- Supports positive long-term change

Staying Safe
Please: Wear suitable clothing and sturdy shoes; Use litter pickers and gloves provided; Avoid handling hazardous waste or sharps; Take care near roads and uneven ground; Stay hydrated and take breaks if needed

Let’s Work Together
Small actions make a big difference. Join us and help create a cleaner, safer and more welcoming Harris House for everyone. Supported by SNG and Bristol Waste

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

10/06/2026

Update on the abandoned vehicle parked dangerously on the corner of Gill Ave/Vassals Road - FixMyStreet ref: 9529198 👇

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

04/06/2026

🏗️ CIL Funding Update for Frome Vale!

This year I'm delighted to share the results of our Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding round and what a year it's been!

When I was out visiting community organisations across Frome Vale, I kept hearing the same thing: brilliant ideas, real needs, but no funding to make them happen. So I made a point of encouraging community groups and initiatives to apply and the response was incredible. We went from just two applications last year to ten this year! A sign of just how much energy and ambition there is in this ward.

Alongside Cllr Louis Martin, Frome Vale Labour Councillor, I've worked hard to spread the funding across Frome Vale, focusing on the priorities we know matter most here: education and training, youth provision and the environment.

I'm thrilled to congratulate our four successful CIL applicants who will move onto stage 2 which will be decided in December.

🏀 Oldbury Court Out Of School Clubs
Has applied for a brand new renovated basketball court for young people in the ward after their old one deteriorated.

🌱 College Road Allotments
Has applied for a community garden and smallholding with goats and chickens on a previously disused plot.

🥦 Grow Wilder
Has applied for adult educational classes teaching residents how to grow their own food.

🌿 Vassall Community Hub
Has applied for funding towards their community garden.

And separately, great news for residents on Radley Road, funding has been secured for much-needed traffic calming measures you all (nearly the entire street!) requested.

To the six other applicants who put forward such strong ideas, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It was a genuinely difficult process and every submission showed real community spirit and passion. I'll be working to find alternative funding streams for those projects and I hope to see them reapply in the 2027 and 2028 CIL rounds.

Another community win for Frome Vale. More to come. 💚

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Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale

02/06/2026

Update on the KFC planning application in Fishponds 🍗

Good news! The application for KFC to extend to 24-hour opening has been withdrawn.

Several residents got in touch with me about this one, raising concerns about the impact it would have on the neighbourhood including late night noise, litter, smells and the effect on people whose homes are close to the premises. I submitted a formal councillor objection, and it's clear from the withdrawal that the level of community opposition made it obvious this application wasn't supported. 💚

This is a good reminder that engaging with planning applications matters. When residents speak up and councillors back them, developers take notice. So overall I feel like this is a solid community win.

If you ever have concerns about a planning application in Frome Vale, please get in touch (I'm always happy to help!)

Green Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi for Frome Vale