Community payback team end 2024 splendidly
The last visit this year from the Probation Service South West ‘Community Payback’ team has kept the Basin in fine condition.
Ebenhaezer in dry dock
The Ebenhaezer barge is finally moved from Bristol Bridge to its last mooring in Albion Dock Company’s dry dock.
Ogee dome
City & Country have appealed against Bristol City Council’s insistence that they clad the General’s ogee dome in zinc not a synthetic plastic membrane.
Old Commercial Road Bridge Inspection
A team from Bristol City Council have been carrying out a ‘pre inspection’ of the bridge close to the Louisiana.
Bristol Harbour Consultation
Bristol City Council is consulting on proposals covered in its Harbour Place Shaping Strategy, with major changes to Bathurst Basin.
Community team return
Probation Service South West ‘Community Payback’ team return to Bathurst Basin for weekly visits starting on 12th October.
More water quality testing
Students from the University of Bristol Geography Department test water quality in Bathurst Basin
Updated report on ash tree
Bartlett Consulting has undertaken a further assessment of the Guinea Street ash tree when it was in full leaf.
Transport changes consultation
The West of England Combined Authority and Bristol City Council are consulting the public on major changes to traffic flows ‘to make the city centre more welcoming and people-friendly’.
Second reed bed blocked
Permission for a second reed bed in Bathurst Basin not given by the Deputy Harbour Master.
Guinea Street Ash Tree: under threat again
Hugh and Judith Pratt have appealed against the City Council’s refusal to allow them to fell the mature ash tree on Guinea Street.
Partial closure of York Road
FrANC has received an email from the Council about emergency works to the New Cut river wall along York Road which will result in partial road closures.
Carp in the Basin
A successful angler raised a colourful carp from the Basin on in late June.
C&C Boards removed – at last
City & Country’s unwelcome advertising boards have been removed from the attractive corner plot of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street.
Cumberland Road Bus Gate developments
Matt Sanders, an Aardman Animations Designer, complains that the signage around the Cumberland Road Bus Gate fails to comply with Department of Transport regulations.
Half Marathon success
Iron Foundry resident Rod Mackrill finished second in his age group in the Bristol Half Marathon
City & Country’s application refused
City & Country’s application to keep the unwelcome display boards in position on the corner plot of Guinea Street and Lower Guinea Street has been refused.
Probation team return
We welcome back the Probation Service South West ‘Community Payback’ team who returned to Bathurst Basin in April.