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Local Government boundaries in Bristol
The Local Government Boundary Commission has proposed changes to Bristol’s electoral boundaries which affect the Basin.
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Avian botulism in the Harbour
A small number of birds have been recovered from Bristol’s Floating Harbour following a suspected outbreak of avian botulism.
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Bathurst swing bridge reopens
Bathurst Swing Bridge, which was closed in the spring of 2025, has re-opened much to the delight of those living in or travelling through the area.
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Pontoons removed
Bathurst Basin’s central pontoon has been completely removed in preparation for a new one.
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Mantis Tattoo in the General
Now open in the General is Mantis Tattoo, a studio hosting a number of tattoo artists.
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Ostrich Summer Events
The Ostrich team are planning a summer entertainment programme which respects its location in the Basin.
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Railway cutting car park open
The car park in the railway cutting has been leased to Evology Parking so that parking in the cutting is open to the general public.
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Bathurst Basin pontoon
The Harbour Masters Office routine pontoon inspection identified structural problems with the central pontoon at Bathurst Basin.
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Bathurst Bridge: end in sight
Walters workers have told us that their work on the Bathurst Basin bridge should be completed by the end of the summer.
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Certificate of Lawfulness issued
A Certificate of Lawfulness has been issued to allow the recladding of the Iron Foundry to proceed.
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Bus Gate ranked
Cumberland Road bus gate proving to be very profitable for Bristol City Council.
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O&M shed development scrapped
Proposals for a BoxHall development in the O&M sheds in Welsh Back have been scrapped.