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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.

During the recent Harbour Festival, visitors to Bathurst Basin and drinkers at the Ostrich Pub left a substantial volume of litter behind, including a large volume of cigarette ends.

The concrete planters on Bathurst Parade are in full bloom. Placed there by the Harbourmaster’s office, they were largely ignored until individuals from Merchants Landing Residents Association agreed to plant and maintain them.

We are concerned that the space in the Bathurst Basin car park where the bins are located may now be used by fly tippers.

Notices recently posted by the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) remind visitors of the dangers of injury or drowning in the Harbour’s cold water, especially after drinking.

Despite the threatening weather, Bathurst Parade residents met for their second celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – the first being Merchants Landing Residents Association Garden Party held the previous day.

Casamia is to close in August. Executive chef Zak Hitchman blames rapidly increasing costs which have made the business financially unviable

Bristol Harbour Estates Office respond with commendable speed to FOBB concerns over the steps from Phoenix Wharf to Redcliffe Parade.

Paco Tapas restaurant have made substantial changes to their seating and plan to take over the neighbouring Pizza restaurant.

Cabot Cruising Club are raising funds by hosting Cardiff Opera’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera The Pirates of Penzance.

The dull grey fencing to the left of the Ostrich Inn was brightened on Easter Saturday by Zed, a Bristol artist commissioned by the Ostrich.

Cabot Cruising Club presents The Lightship Arts Festival: 12th to 20th March 2022. 9 exciting days aboard The John Sebastian Lightship. Music, comedy, drama and entertainment for the children.

The boys from the Rhythm and Booze Project return to deliver a night of whisky, music and mischief on the John Sebastian. This will be a combination gig and whisky tasting.

De-looping of electricity supply to the newer properties in Bathurst Parade took place on 16th February. This allows residents to use car chargers and electric heating systems which were not possible with the looped service.

Arup are working on a Biodiversity Work Package to inform the Bristol Harbour Place Shaping Vision. As part of this work, Friends of Bathurst Basin were invited to a workshop to discuss the draft findings of this work package so