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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.
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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.
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Beaver in Avon New Cut
On 13th April a beaver was spotted exploring the bank of the Avon New Cut underneath Bedminster Bridge.
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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.
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Underfall Yard sluice repairs
The Bristol City Council application for Environment Agency funding to repair the Underfall Yard sluices has been successful.
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New pedestrian bridge?
The Bristol City Council Cabinet Member for Transport has suggested that a new bridge across the Avon New Cut should be seriously considered.
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Michelin Guide restaurants 2023
Restaurants close to Bathurst Basin are mentioned in the 2023 Michelin Guide, including Paco Tapas, Box E and Root.
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CCTV in the Basin
To tackle knife crime, Bristol City Council will spend over £650,000 improve CCTV coverage on local authority land over the next two years.
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Boat fire in the Basin
Several fire brigade units were in attendance at Bathurst Basin when fire broke out in one of the Cabot Cruising Club boats.
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Pavement parking
A Bristol City Council notice has recently been posted on the pavement opposite the Iron Foundry indicating that parking in this area requires a permit.
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Application to fell trees
There has been an application from Dr Pratt to fell five ash trees on the bank of the Avon New Cut along Commercial Road.
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Guinea Street closure
There is a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order closure of Guinea Street from Redcliff Hill to Alfred Place.