A section of York Road between St Luke’s Road towards Bath Bridges will close from 6th April until June. The previously closed section (from St Luke’s Road towards Whitehouse Street) will re-open.
Partial York Road closure to switch from 6th April Read More »
FrANC’s response to the latest Western Harbour masterplan consultation.
Western Harbour Masterplan Consultation Read More »
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.
Bumper litter picking session Read More »
An informal survey of birds and other wildlife spotted along part of the New Cut in 2024.
Birds and Other Wildlife Survey 2024 Read More »
The Transport Engagement team at the council have sent us this update about the repairs and road closures around the Banana Bridge.
Delay to emergency repairs following recent high tides – an update from the council Read More »
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.
Save our rivers, stopping the sewage scandal Read More »
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.
New Cut repair work – an update from the Council Read More »
Our community gardening group have been busy maintaining and improving Butterfly Junction and the surrounding area.
It’s all go for our community gardeners Read More »
FrANC has received an email from the Council’s Transport Engagement Team about emergency works to New Cut river wall along York Road.
Partial closure of York Road for emergency works to New Cut river wall Read More »
The Banana Bridge closed on Monday 13th July for extensive restoration works which could take up to 18 months.
Banana Bridge closed for up to 18 months Read More »
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.
Gathering wildlife data along the New Cut Read More »
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.
Guided walk for DEFRA Read More »
FrANC members have been trained by BART to measure water quality monthly in the New Cut and other waterways.
Water quality testing Read More »
Projects to clear vegetation to allow monitoring of the state of the walls along several sections of the New Cut will start soon.
New Cut maintenance works Read More »
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.
Vauxhall Bridge to close for repairs Read More »
Seventeen volunteers gathered to build and set two herb planters generously funded by Wessex Water.
Butterfly Junction herb planters Read More »
On Friday September 8th, the long awaited re-opening of both Gaol Ferry Bridge and the Chocolate Path finally happened.
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.
Gaol Ferry Bridge and the Chocolate Path re-opening Read More »
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