News

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.

Our community gardening group have been busy maintaining and improving Butterfly Junction and the surrounding area.

FrANC has received an email from the Council’s Transport Engagement Team about emergency works to New Cut river wall along York Road.

The Banana Bridge closed on Monday 13th July for extensive restoration works which could take up to 18 months. 

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.

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.

FrANC members have been trained by BART to measure water quality monthly in the New Cut and other waterways.

Projects to clear vegetation to allow monitoring of the state of the walls along several sections of the New Cut will start soon.

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.

Seventeen volunteers gathered to build and set two herb planters generously funded by Wessex Water.

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.