Bumper litter picking session
We were delighted to have our biggest turnout of volunteers for several years last Saturday, helping clear litter from the banks of the New Cut.
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Birds and Other Wildlife Survey 2024
An informal survey of birds and other wildlife spotted along part of the New Cut in 2024.
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Delay to emergency repairs following recent high tides – an update from the council
The Transport Engagement team at the council have sent us this update about the repairs and road closures around the Banana Bridge.
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Save our rivers, stopping the sewage scandal
Bristol City Council debated a motion at their Full Council meeting “Save our rivers, stopping the sewage scandal”. The motion passed with support from Lib Dems, Greens and Labour. Find out what was agreed and how you can help.
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New Cut repair work – an update from the Council
An update on the emergency repairs to the New Cut wall alongside York Road and the Council’s plans to start the long-term repairs.
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It’s all go for our community gardeners
Our community gardening group have been busy maintaining and improving Butterfly Junction and the surrounding area.
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Partial closure of York Road for emergency works to New Cut river wall
FrANC has received an email from the Council’s Transport Engagement Team about emergency works to New Cut river wall along York Road.
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Banana Bridge closed for up to 18 months
The Banana Bridge closed on Monday 13th July for extensive restoration works which could take up to 18 months.
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Gathering wildlife data along the New Cut
We’re collating a list of wildlife sightings on the New Cut as part of a wildlife survey for the Greater Bedminster Urban Nature Reserve.
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Guided walk for DEFRA
In late February, Ed Hall led a guided walk for DEFRA along the banks of the Avon New Cut, as part of a team awayday.
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Water quality testing
FrANC members have been trained by BART to measure water quality monthly in the New Cut and other waterways.
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New Cut maintenance works
Projects to clear vegetation to allow monitoring of the state of the walls along several sections of the New Cut will start soon.
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Vauxhall Bridge to close for repairs
The transport team at Bristol City Council have informed FrANC that Vauxhall Bridge will close for essential and urgent repairs with effect from 2nd October.
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Butterfly Junction herb planters
Seventeen volunteers gathered to build and set two herb planters generously funded by Wessex Water.
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They’re open!
On Friday September 8th, the long awaited re-opening of both Gaol Ferry Bridge and the Chocolate Path finally happened.
Gaol Ferry Bridge and the Chocolate Path re-opening
It’s great to be able to share some positive news. Both Gaol Ferry Bridge and the Chocolate Path will be re-opening in early September.
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Pollution of the New Cut
During heavy rainfall, sewage may need be discharged into the New Cut. Many of us can help by reducing the rainwater entering the sewers.
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Tree works along the banks of the New Cut
A city council tree officer has contacted FrANC to explain why a large sycamore tree on the banks of the Avon New Cut will need to be felled.
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