The Cable editorial team on what the results mean for our city as the dust settles on the elections.
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The Labour candidate received a smaller vote share than in 2016, but it was enough to see off Green candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven.
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Food poverty is going nowhere, but these pubs, who’ve been providing support over the last year, are running out of money for the scheme.
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Central ward was a close race between Labour and the Greens in 2016, with a low turnout and just seven votes in it.
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Bishopston and Ashley Down is currently split between the Green Party and Labour. The Greens want a Residents’ Parking Zone, while Labour are pushing for low-traffic neighbourhoods. These stances on cars, pollution and transport may swing the vote.
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The need for steps to be taken on our dangerously polluted air is clear, but change is slow to come, writes clean air campaigner Katrina Billings.
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In this short documentary, the Cable unpacks what the Metro Mayor is ahead of the election and delves into the much touted ‘Green Revolution’. Neil Maggs investigates on a day out in Avonmouth.
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Bristol goes to the polls on 6 May to elect the city’s mayor, councillors, regional mayor and police and crime commissioner. Here’s a handy guide about what it all means.
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Hundreds of Cable readers have shared what matters to them the most in the upcoming local elections.
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Lawrence Hill is traditionally Labour but some residents are feeling let down by the current councillors. Can they hold onto Bristol’s largest ward?
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