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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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 »
During heavy rainfall, sewage may need be discharged into the New Cut. Many of us can help by reducing the rainwater entering the sewers.
Pollution of the New Cut Read More »
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.
Tree works along the banks of the New Cut Read More »
Repairs on the Chocolate Path along the Avon New Cut are now likely to continue until the end of July.
Spring tides delaying Chocolate Path repairs Read More »
A wild beaver has been spotted in the shallows of the Avon New Cut near Bedminster Bridge in Bristol.
Beaver spotted in the New Cut Read More »
On Saturday, 23 FrANC members and friends turned out for the last of the 2022/23 winter season litter picks along the New Cut.
Five successful litter picks completed Read More »
Unfortunately it appears that Gaol Ferry Bridge might not reopen until August.
Gaol Ferry Bridge re-opening delayed Read More »