Author name: david-demery

The temperatures have been low enough to partially freeze Bathurst Basin, but not as severe as that experienced in December 2010.

Bird Flu has been detected in the harbour and Defra’s notice near Prince Street bridge sets out steps to avoid spreading it.

Environmental DNA analysis of the Floating Harbour has detected the presence of threatened fish species including the critically endangered European eel.

There has been an unwelcome spate of antisocial behaviour involving residences close to Bathurst Basin, including window smashing and car vandalism.

A forthcoming ‘Harbour Place Shaping Strategy’ will examine how planned growth at Temple Quarter, the City Centre and Western Harbour will impact on the Harbour.

Two significant developments along Lower Guinea Street: new and extended Sanchez restaurants and a new hair salon in the General.

Bristol City Council is seeking planning permission to erect security fencing along a section south of Commercial Road along the edge of the New Cut. We have objected to this scheme.

Work has now started on the derelict O & M Shed converting it to a food and music venue called BOXHALL.

Despite work by FOBB and Bristol Harbour Estates Office, antisocial behaviour has recently damaged a Bathurst Basin bench beyond repair.

Diversion signs along Bathurst Parade help cyclists and pedestrians find their way to the City avoiding Redcliffe Bascule Bridge which is closed for repair.

The City Council has erected new LCD lighting by the King Edward VII Wing and the Iron Foundry, restoring lighting which was removed when building work started.

The finish of the Kennet and Avon Canal Race was once again hosted by the John Sebastian this year. The 145 mile race follows canal, river and railway paths from Little Venice in London to Bristol’s Bathurst Basin.