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Great Western Cities partnership launched

The potential for a new economic powerhouse for the UK was unveiled last week, with a new report setting out recommendations to supercharge the economy in the west of Britain. The Powerhouse for the West report, commissioned by the Great Western Cities partnership of Labour-run Bristol City Council, Cardiff Council…

“Co-operative values are at the heart of the council”

The article below, from Cllr Tom Brook (Convenor of Bristol’s Co-op councillors), first appeared in Bristol 24/7: Poverty, inequality, disenfranchisement, disempowerment, immigration, demographic changes, climate change. Issues you’ll hear about across the country, and indeed the world. Just ask any of the city leaders we hosted in Bristol last year…

State of the City 2018 – delivering our manifesto

Bristol has transformed from the city where nothing gets done to a city that is delivering on its promises. During his annual State of the City address delivered yesterday evening, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said he has turned the council around so he can deliver pledges made during his…

Mayor Rees delivers annual State of the City address

Last night, Mayor Marvin Rees delivered his annual State of the City address. The full text is below:

Bristol leads way in tackling modern slavery

Local Labour and Co-operative Councillor Tom Brook spoke on behalf of Mayor Marvin Rees’ Labour administration at a Co-operative Party conference in London last weekend (9 June), where Bristol’s leadership on tackling modern slavery was praised by leading national figures. Commenting, local Bishopston & Ashley Down Labour and Co-operative Councillor Tom…