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Programmer and data explorer. Runs a community site bristol-uncovered.uk where I try and make data related to Bristol more consumable with the aim of encouraging democratic engagement.
There has been a massive increase in Flytipping reports on FixMyStreet. Some of it is due to increased reporting by residents, but it does reflect a material increase in Flytipping.
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On FixMyStreet in 2024 there were 10 Flytipping reports in Southmead.
So far in 2025 there have been 442 Flytipping reports.

Some of the contributing factors are reduced slots in recycling centres and increased collection fees. bristol-uncovered.uk/did-you-go-t...
Did you go to the tip this weekend?
I have already published an article about the increased reporting of fly tipping in Bristol. Which described how the opening hours change at recycling centres from 7 days a week to 5 days a week meant...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
48 Open Flytipping Reports in Southmead
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Only 1,225 open flytipping reports left to deal with.
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Did anything ever come out of the discussion to licence Airbnb lets? www.hellobristol.co.uk/news/bristol...
Bristol City Council to Review Airbnb Licensing Amid Housing Pressure – Hello Bristol
www.hellobristol.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I haven't taken a plane trip for over 10 years. I think that helps to reduce carbon emissions. Do Councillors really need to travel abroad on jollies?
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
But if you look at International Travel data between 2022 and March 2025 Green Party Councillors have used Air travel for 67% of their trips. Labour Councillors used Are travel for 50% of their trips. bristol-uncovered.uk/conservative...
Conservatives Councillors are the most green
A recent article was published on Bristol Live: Bristol City Councillor takes train to Lithuania in bid to cut down on flight emissions (13 Nov) 2025 Cllr Heather Mack said: “On behalf of Bristol, ea...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It's a shame to see the diversity of the Council reduced.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Are there any specific proposals you have to help save this business? Do you think BCC should provide them with suitable premises in one of their properties? Or are you thinking of something else?
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Why haven't the Party Leaders in Bristol signed the Armed Forces Covenant? www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Can you confirm if Bristol City Council is signed up to the "Armed Forces Covenant"?
They do not appear on the central register, but do have a link to an un-signed certificate on their web site.

www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM