Bristol Uncovered
@bristoluncovered.bsky.social
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.
How many cycle hangars in Bristol: 32, 71, 72, 76 or 102?
Read about my quest to try and find out how many cycle hangars there are in Bristol.
And did you know that Bristol is the bicycle theft capital of the UK?
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-many-cyc...
Read about my quest to try and find out how many cycle hangars there are in Bristol.
And did you know that Bristol is the bicycle theft capital of the UK?
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-many-cyc...
How many cycle hangars in Bristol: 32, 71, 72, 76 or 102?
If you are an impatient reader, the answer is 76 (as at 07/12/2025). You can read the rest of the article to understand why it is so difficult to get a correct number. I also provide some detailed ana...
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
How many cycle hangars in Bristol: 32, 71, 72, 76 or 102?
Read about my quest to try and find out how many cycle hangars there are in Bristol.
And did you know that Bristol is the bicycle theft capital of the UK?
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-many-cyc...
Read about my quest to try and find out how many cycle hangars there are in Bristol.
And did you know that Bristol is the bicycle theft capital of the UK?
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-many-cyc...
#BCCDocWatch Managing for Nature Newsletter - Dec 2025
It’s been an exciting first year for the Nature Nurture group.
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It’s been an exciting first year for the Nature Nurture group.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#BCCDocWatch Managing for Nature Newsletter - Dec 2025
It’s been an exciting first year for the Nature Nurture group.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
It’s been an exciting first year for the Nature Nurture group.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
#BCCDocWatch Bus Lane Modification on Portway
They are shortening the bus lane as it is not safe for merging traffic.
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They are shortening the bus lane as it is not safe for merging traffic.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#BCCDocWatch Bus Lane Modification on Portway
They are shortening the bus lane as it is not safe for merging traffic.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
They are shortening the bus lane as it is not safe for merging traffic.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
Can we have a "Street opt-out" process for SBLN proposals?
Green Councillors in Southville are strong advocates for resident opt-outs.
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Green Councillors in Southville are strong advocates for resident opt-outs.
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Southville Councillors - Democracy in Action
Our Councillors spend a lot of time engaging with residents to try and help address their concerns. But they seem to put more effort into certain topics.
Weed Control
I have written about this topi...
bristol-uncovered.uk
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Can we have a "Street opt-out" process for SBLN proposals?
Green Councillors in Southville are strong advocates for resident opt-outs.
bristol-uncovered.uk/southville-c...
Green Councillors in Southville are strong advocates for resident opt-outs.
bristol-uncovered.uk/southville-c...
Bristol "Mansion Tax" might only apply to 60 properties
But many more properties could be impacted by this scheme in the future.
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But many more properties could be impacted by this scheme in the future.
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Bristol "Mansion Tax" might only apply to 60 properties
At the Budget this week a new "Mansion Tax" was announced. This new tax is actually called the "High Value Council Tax Surcharge" (HVCTS) and will be introduced from April 2028.
The Valuation Office ...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bristol "Mansion Tax" might only apply to 60 properties
But many more properties could be impacted by this scheme in the future.
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-mans...
But many more properties could be impacted by this scheme in the future.
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-mans...
"Yutraffic FUSION is a real-time, multimodal traffic management solution that models and optimises the needs of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and emergency vehicles."
Can't wait to get my hands on data from these.
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Can't wait to get my hands on data from these.
highways-news.com/bristol-city...
Bristol City Council adopts Yunex Traffic's Yutraffic FUSION
Bristol City Council has selected Yunex Traffic’s adaptive traffic control solution Yutraffic FUSION to optimise traffic flow and support sustainable transport across the city. Developed with Transpor...
highways-news.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Yutraffic FUSION is a real-time, multimodal traffic management solution that models and optimises the needs of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and emergency vehicles."
Can't wait to get my hands on data from these.
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Can't wait to get my hands on data from these.
highways-news.com/bristol-city...
#BCCFOIWatch Bristol Beacon
This request was submitted on 18/01/2024 and has not been properly responded to. An example that highlights the poor response rates for BCC FOI Requests.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bris...
This request was submitted on 18/01/2024 and has not been properly responded to. An example that highlights the poor response rates for BCC FOI Requests.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bris...
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#BCCFOIWatch Bristol Beacon
This request was submitted on 18/01/2024 and has not been properly responded to. An example that highlights the poor response rates for BCC FOI Requests.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bris...
This request was submitted on 18/01/2024 and has not been properly responded to. An example that highlights the poor response rates for BCC FOI Requests.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bris...
#BCCFOIWatch All feedback from the public to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery re Gender Stories exhibition
Whatever your views on the exhibition I think BCC did a fair job in responding with all of the feedback.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/all_...
Whatever your views on the exhibition I think BCC did a fair job in responding with all of the feedback.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/all_...
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#BCCFOIWatch All feedback from the public to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery re Gender Stories exhibition
Whatever your views on the exhibition I think BCC did a fair job in responding with all of the feedback.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/all_...
Whatever your views on the exhibition I think BCC did a fair job in responding with all of the feedback.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/all_...
“The main thing for women is the abuse. We do get a lot of abuse.”
Bristol Women in politics talk about their experiences.
thetab.com/2025/11/21/i...
Bristol Women in politics talk about their experiences.
thetab.com/2025/11/21/i...
'I was always argumentative, now it's my job': Bristol women on life in politics
A chat with Deputy Leader of Bristol City Council Heather Mack, Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP, and Kerry McCarthy MP for "Ask Her To Stand" day
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November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“The main thing for women is the abuse. We do get a lot of abuse.”
Bristol Women in politics talk about their experiences.
thetab.com/2025/11/21/i...
Bristol Women in politics talk about their experiences.
thetab.com/2025/11/21/i...
BCC FOI Compliance rate of 73% (Q3 2025) remains well below the ICO target of 90%
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November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
BCC FOI Compliance rate of 73% (Q3 2025) remains well below the ICO target of 90%
www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
Councillor "Musical Chairs" have forced me to automate Bristol Uncovered reports party updates.
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Councillor Musical Chairs
Today we heard about the fourth Councillor party change at Bristol City Council in recent months.
First, we had Councillor Breckels who moved from Labour to be an Independent after his suspension.
T...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Councillor "Musical Chairs" have forced me to automate Bristol Uncovered reports party updates.
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This information about EBLN impact on Avon Fire and Rescue is interesting.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/avon...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This information about EBLN impact on Avon Fire and Rescue is interesting.
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/avon...
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/avon...
#BCCDocWatch Community Conversations overview
"we’re commissioning Bristol-based artists, collectives, cultural and creative organisations and practitioners to engage underrepresented communities in meaningful conversations about culture"
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"we’re commissioning Bristol-based artists, collectives, cultural and creative organisations and practitioners to engage underrepresented communities in meaningful conversations about culture"
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
www.bristol.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#BCCDocWatch Community Conversations overview
"we’re commissioning Bristol-based artists, collectives, cultural and creative organisations and practitioners to engage underrepresented communities in meaningful conversations about culture"
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
"we’re commissioning Bristol-based artists, collectives, cultural and creative organisations and practitioners to engage underrepresented communities in meaningful conversations about culture"
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
#BCCDocWatch Subject Access Request Action Plan
What the ICO said about the Action Plan:
"The Commissioner found the Action Plan to be insufficient and lacking in detail with no timeframes provided for clearing the backlog of SARs."
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
What the ICO said about the Action Plan:
"The Commissioner found the Action Plan to be insufficient and lacking in detail with no timeframes provided for clearing the backlog of SARs."
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
www.bristol.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#BCCDocWatch Subject Access Request Action Plan
What the ICO said about the Action Plan:
"The Commissioner found the Action Plan to be insufficient and lacking in detail with no timeframes provided for clearing the backlog of SARs."
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
What the ICO said about the Action Plan:
"The Commissioner found the Action Plan to be insufficient and lacking in detail with no timeframes provided for clearing the backlog of SARs."
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
What does Bristol car ownership tell us about whether or not the Greens are really anti car?
And is Southville really the best ward to target if you want to reduce car ownership?
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And is Southville really the best ward to target if you want to reduce car ownership?
bristol-uncovered.uk/are-the-gree...
Are the Green Party really anti car?
Tony Dyer (17 Oct 2025) - Bristol Live
Over the last few decades we’ve seen an ever increasing number of cars, out of proportion to the increase in population. What we want to do is rebalance our tra...
bristol-uncovered.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What does Bristol car ownership tell us about whether or not the Greens are really anti car?
And is Southville really the best ward to target if you want to reduce car ownership?
bristol-uncovered.uk/are-the-gree...
And is Southville really the best ward to target if you want to reduce car ownership?
bristol-uncovered.uk/are-the-gree...
When it comes to Air travel, the Conservatives are our greenest Councillors, with the actual Green councillors coming 3rd out of the 4 greenest Parties in Bristol City Council.
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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...
bristol-uncovered.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
When it comes to Air travel, the Conservatives are our greenest Councillors, with the actual Green councillors coming 3rd out of the 4 greenest Parties in Bristol City Council.
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I see that Councillor Breckels has been re-admitted to the Labour group after being suspended and is no longer an Independent. What was the outcome of the investigation? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bristol Labour councillor suspended over racist comment
Councillor Fabian Breckels is being investigated over a comment he made on Facebook.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I see that Councillor Breckels has been re-admitted to the Labour group after being suspended and is no longer an Independent. What was the outcome of the investigation? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#BCCDocWatch Cladding replacement scheme update – Monday 10 November 2025
"we are beginning the cladding removal across four blocks; Barton House, Castlegate House, Holroyd House, and Polden House"
This letter is available in other languages.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
"we are beginning the cladding removal across four blocks; Barton House, Castlegate House, Holroyd House, and Polden House"
This letter is available in other languages.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
www.bristol.gov.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#BCCDocWatch Cladding replacement scheme update – Monday 10 November 2025
"we are beginning the cladding removal across four blocks; Barton House, Castlegate House, Holroyd House, and Polden House"
This letter is available in other languages.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
"we are beginning the cladding removal across four blocks; Barton House, Castlegate House, Holroyd House, and Polden House"
This letter is available in other languages.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
#BCCDocWatch DEPRIVATION IN BRISTOL 2025 HEADLINES
9 of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol are in South Bristol, including 5 LSOAs in Hartcliffe and Withywood ward.
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9 of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol are in South Bristol, including 5 LSOAs in Hartcliffe and Withywood ward.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
www.bristol.gov.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
#BCCDocWatch DEPRIVATION IN BRISTOL 2025 HEADLINES
9 of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol are in South Bristol, including 5 LSOAs in Hartcliffe and Withywood ward.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
9 of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol are in South Bristol, including 5 LSOAs in Hartcliffe and Withywood ward.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
#BCCDocWatch Terms of reference for an independent investigation into social media use by
council staff
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council staff
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November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#BCCDocWatch Terms of reference for an independent investigation into social media use by
council staff
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
council staff
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
There was a slightly heated discussion about "Bristol Stools" at yesterdays Full Council Meeting.
Do residents living near the Downs really think threatening Bristol City Council with costly court action is the best approach?
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Do residents living near the Downs really think threatening Bristol City Council with costly court action is the best approach?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-stoo...
Bristol Stool Map
Bristol is famous all around the world for the Bristol Stool Scale which was developed at the BRI in 1987 by Stephen Lewis and Ken Heaton.
Stools are a hot topic in Bristol at the moment.
At the Ful...
bristol-uncovered.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There was a slightly heated discussion about "Bristol Stools" at yesterdays Full Council Meeting.
Do residents living near the Downs really think threatening Bristol City Council with costly court action is the best approach?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-stoo...
Do residents living near the Downs really think threatening Bristol City Council with costly court action is the best approach?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-stoo...
Bristol Privilege Index 2025
The Office for National Statistics have just published the data for the "English indices of deprivation 2025".
I have turned these figures upside down and produced the "Bristol Privilege Index" (BPI).
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The Office for National Statistics have just published the data for the "English indices of deprivation 2025".
I have turned these figures upside down and produced the "Bristol Privilege Index" (BPI).
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-priv...
Bristol Privilege Index 2025
The Office for National Statistics have just published the data for the "English indices of deprivation 2025".
But rather than concentrate on the discussion in terms of "most deprived", it might also...
bristol-uncovered.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bristol Privilege Index 2025
The Office for National Statistics have just published the data for the "English indices of deprivation 2025".
I have turned these figures upside down and produced the "Bristol Privilege Index" (BPI).
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-priv...
The Office for National Statistics have just published the data for the "English indices of deprivation 2025".
I have turned these figures upside down and produced the "Bristol Privilege Index" (BPI).
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-priv...
Some Bristol City Councillors might be wondering why I have started "stalking" them on Bluesky.
I have carried out some analysis of how Councillors use this platform in an attempt to try and promote constructive engagement between Councillors and residents.
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-do-you-...
I have carried out some analysis of how Councillors use this platform in an attempt to try and promote constructive engagement between Councillors and residents.
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-do-you-...
What do you know about your Councillors?
There are 70 Councillors, who represent the residents of 34 Wards in Bristol.
I live in Southville and have never seen either of my current Councillors "in the flesh". I see them mentioned in the l...
bristol-uncovered.uk
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Some Bristol City Councillors might be wondering why I have started "stalking" them on Bluesky.
I have carried out some analysis of how Councillors use this platform in an attempt to try and promote constructive engagement between Councillors and residents.
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-do-you-...
I have carried out some analysis of how Councillors use this platform in an attempt to try and promote constructive engagement between Councillors and residents.
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-do-you-...
SBLN - A Community United
Hear what residents have to say and see the results from the first Co-Design workshop (unofficial)
I also revisit a great article from Tristan Cork.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-a-commu...
Hear what residents have to say and see the results from the first Co-Design workshop (unofficial)
I also revisit a great article from Tristan Cork.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-a-commu...
October 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
SBLN - A Community United
Hear what residents have to say and see the results from the first Co-Design workshop (unofficial)
I also revisit a great article from Tristan Cork.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-a-commu...
Hear what residents have to say and see the results from the first Co-Design workshop (unofficial)
I also revisit a great article from Tristan Cork.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-a-commu...
#BCCDocWatch - Community Cohesion Report
“Those in power need to cease being in spaces just for photo opportunities. High-profile people are not fully committed to change; they are just turning up to show their presence.”
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“Those in power need to cease being in spaces just for photo opportunities. High-profile people are not fully committed to change; they are just turning up to show their presence.”
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#BCCDocWatch - Community Cohesion Report
“Those in power need to cease being in spaces just for photo opportunities. High-profile people are not fully committed to change; they are just turning up to show their presence.”
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...
“Those in power need to cease being in spaces just for photo opportunities. High-profile people are not fully committed to change; they are just turning up to show their presence.”
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/docume...