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Corner plot work
The corner plot of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street has been weeded and the shrubs pruned by the site’s owner – Bristol City Council.
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Bristol Harbour Activated
Bristol City Council’s ‘Harbour Activated’ initiative is inviting proposals for two areas in Bathurst Basin.
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Improved seating overlooking Basin
The level of Basin seating has been substantially improved by the Bristol Harbour Estates team.
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Railway cutting available to let
The historic railway cutting alongside Guinea Street is available to let. And the Ostrich Inn outdoor seating is being improved.
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John Sebastian’s 140th birthday
Cabot Cruising Club will celebrate the John Sebastian’s 140th birthday over the weekend 14-15 June 2025.
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Mooring along Lower Guinea Street
We recently met the Interim Harbour Master, Tony Moore, to raise our concerns about mooring along the Lower Guinea Street quay.
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Paco Tapas closes
The Paco Tapas team have announced that the restaurant on Lower Guinea Street is closing with immediate effect.
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Cumberland Road Bus Gate developments
Cumberland Road bus gate fines generated about £2.5m between 1 January 2024 and 3 April 2025.
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Bathurst Bridge update
Harbour Estates Manager Eric Dougall has updated us on the upcoming renovation of Bathurst Bridge, now expected to start on 7th April.
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Cabot Cruising Club seeks funding
Cabot Cruising Club is seeking funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy to improve access to the John Sebastian Lightship and safety around Bathurst Basin.
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Proposed restaurant on Lower Guinea Street
Sousta Limited are seeking a licence for a restaurant on Lower Guinea Street to allow them to play live and recorded music on the premises.
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Ash tree appeal dismissed
The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed Hugh and Judith Pratt’s appeal against the City Council’s refusal to allow them to fell the Guinea Street ash tree.
