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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · 17h

Great news; Metrobus has been a success and it’s being extended into South Bristol to serve more people
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bristol's M1 metrobus service to be extended in £3.6m project

The plans will also see bus stops upgraded with new shelters and displays.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 14d

Bristol remains one of the few places in the country to continue to provide a fully funded Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) after councillors approved the approach for 2026/27: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...

A graphic saying “COUNCIL TAX
REDUCTION SCHEME PROTECTED:
FOR 31,000 RESIDENTS.
Fill in the council's consultation.
Green Party.“

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · 14d

I am really pleased to support this campaign and to be a joint signatory with @carla_denyer .

Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 15d

No-one should have to choose between getting the bus to vital appointments, and paying for other essentials like phone credit, clothing or legal documents. Along with @edplowden.bsky.social I've written to @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social to call for free bus travel for asylum seekers.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22d

How do we fix this mess?

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 24d

We all need to be having these conversations.

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Sep 8

We would love to see the water supply reconnected to the Victoria Park Water Maze, if you agree please sign this petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/vi...

Victoria Park Water Maze, needs WATER!

The Water Maze in Victoria Park, Bristol is a unique and historically significant feature.  • Design and Construction: The maze was designed by Peter Milner and constructed between 1983 and 1984 ...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · Sep 3

More good transport news, #Bristol 🎉

“We’re introducing earlier morning services across the city to support shift workers, and adding hourly night buses on Fridays, Saturdays and bank holiday Sundays to help people get home safely and support Bristol’s night time economy.” – @edplowden.bsky.social

Planned changes including new overnight buses now in effect

Councillor Ed Plowden says the new changes will "help people get home safely"

www.bristol247.com

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're really pleased to see Overton Road open for business, with a major project to reclaim the space for people and local businesses completed on schedule!

@edplowden.bsky.social says the works have “completely transformed” the street: news.bristol.gov.uk/press-releas...

Councillors Tim Wye, Ed Plowden and Emma Edwards sit at a table on the pavement outside Perfecto coffee, while a member of staff stands in the doorway.

View of people walking and chatting in the newly-pedestrianised street, with local businesses in the background.

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Amazing footage of our very own steel elliptical arched bow string bridge with diagonal bracing and lattice infilled parapets. Also known as the Banana Bridge! Sadly someone has already tagged it, such a shame. We will ret and keep in top of it.

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jul 25

“I think Bristol’s doing some sensational work.” Thanks @chrisboardman.bsky.social

Cllr David Wilcox @david-on-a-bike.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m really happy that @chrisboardman.bsky.social thinks we taking the difficult decisions and doing the hard stuff.
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
We will build on this endorsement with the help of @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social.
Thank you @heathermackbristol.bsky.social for being so persuasive!

Commissioner praises Bristol's pedestrian-friendly progress

The national active travel commissioner went on a walking tour of the city on Thursday

www.bristol247.com

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jul 21

I love the simple truth of these black and white drawings starkly illustrating greenwashing.

Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · Jul 21

Such an important feature on TotalEnergies by ITV Cycling and Matt Rendell on the Tour de France rest day programme this evening. In support: a repost of this drawing.

Cycling jerseys, drawing in black and white with text as follows:
- 'Petro-chemical company causing climate change'
- 'Country where prisoners are tortured'
- 'Do some gambling'
- 'State with terrible human rights record'
- 'Oil company that downplayed the risks from climate change for three decades'
- 'Sponsoring cycling makes us look green and ethical'

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Dave Walker @davewalker.bsky.social · Jul 21

Such an important feature on TotalEnergies by ITV Cycling and Matt Rendell on the Tour de France rest day programme this evening. In support: a repost of this drawing.

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jul 18

I am pleased to see that the resurfaced and more clearly marked bike lane in Bristol City Centre seems to be working better. We are monitoring it closely to see what further improvements may be needed. @Chris_Boardman @BristolCouncil @BristolCycling

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Christian Wolmar @christianwolmar.bsky.social · Jul 16

Shocking that Lillian Greenwood has agreed to this.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Investing in destruction’: campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete

Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle path

www.theguardian.com

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jul 16

It’s literally the job of government to regulate. Markets especially.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · Jul 11

Reform’s membership ‘falls by almost 10,000 in a month’

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ref...

Reform's membership 'falls by almost 10,000 in a month'

Having grown rapidly earlier this year, it seems as if Reform's membership numbers are starting to fall - significantly.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Patrick McAllister 🌱 @patdbmcallister.bsky.social · Jul 1

Every MP who voted to plunge disabled people into poverty should be ashamed. This should be a millstone that follows them for the rest of their careers.

Green MP @carladenyer.bsky.social was the ONLY Bristol MP to vote against the cuts.

Vote Labour get Tory.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Government makes big concessions to avoid welfare bill defeat

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · Jun 29

There's always a cartoon by @andy-singer.bsky.social that nails it.

A two-panel cartoon by Andy Singer. In the upper panel, titled "public investment", there's a road system, congested bumper to bumper with cars and lorries. The second panel, titled "wasteful subsidy" shows a tram.

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · Jun 28

Reform: the party that literally couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery. It's too easy a joke, but irresistible.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/politic...

Reform UK summer party planned for Lancaster Brewery is cancelled by venue

A summer party for Reform UK politicians booked for Lancaster Brewery has been cancelled by the venue.

www.lancasterguardian.co.uk

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jun 18

www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Great work by ⁦‪@BristolCouncil‬⁩, a councillor and a local resident

Unauthorised billboards removed

www.bristol247.com

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jun 16

These advertising hoardings were erected without any planning permission in Totterdown, degrading the local environment. Really glad to see the company being forced to remove them by @bristolcouncil.bsky.social planning enforcement team. @adblockbristol.bsky.social

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jun 11

I agree and I will try and get it removed, that sign has no place in our city. I think it is advisory as not red.
Bringing a paper to committee about managing roadworks later this year to try and eradicate this sort of thing

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jun 9

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/news-op...

'Bristol's housing crisis is out of control after government failure'

"This is devastating lives"

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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Ed Plowden @edplowden.bsky.social · Jun 4

It’s incredibly ambiguous. I might say yes if I want all bus and bike lanes, 20mph etc ripped out, or yes if I want a lot more.

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