Security fence application refused
The planning application for security fencing on a section of the Avon New Cut along Commercial Road has been refused.
Blues, jazz and paella
As an Underfall Yard and Judicial Review fundraiser, Cabot Cruising Club are hosting Blues, Jazz and Paella on Friday 16th June
‘Outlaws’ film crew in Bathurst Basin
During the week beginning 23rd May, the John Sebastian car park was protected by security staff allowing access only to the ‘Outlaws’ film crew who are working close by.
Unpaid Community Support Team
The Probation Service South West has deployed a six-man team to complete maintenance work around Bathurst Basin as part of the Community Payback scheme.
City & Country Signs
Advertising boards on the corner of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street should have been removed in May 2022. They are still with us.
Coronation tea party
On 7th May 2023, Merchants Landing residents gathered along Bathurst Parade for a tea party to mark the coronation of Charles III.
Mast upgraded to 5G
Vodaphone have lifted the old communications mast on Coronation Road and secured into position a replacement mast that carries the new generation 5G equipment for mobile phones.
New Cut bank instability
Due to heavy recent rains, there has been a series of mud slips on the bank of the Avon New Cut, threatening the stability of Coronation Road at this point.
Beaver in Avon New Cut
On 13th April a beaver was spotted exploring the bank of the Avon New Cut underneath Bedminster Bridge.
Rise in harbour pollution
E.Coli readings in the Floating Harbour rose significantly in early April – to 9,780 counts per 100ml at the Baltic Wharf site.