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The policies below aren't a complete list. If you've got your own suggestions for greening Southville, please let us know at
Recycling
Greens broadly welcome the improvements to food recycling that have taken place
over the last year or so. However, there is still an awfully long way to go
before we reach the same situation as some parts of Europe where levels are
at 70-80%. We believe the ultimate target should be zero waste.
Greens welcome the introduction of plastic recycling banks into Aldi car
park, and local councillor Charlie Bolton requested a further bank at the
other end of North St (unsuccesfully as yet). We still want to see
door-to-door plastic recycling, and have difficulties understanding the huge
cost to deliver it (£2 million according to the council).
Sustainable Southville Project
The Green Party continues to offer its congratulations and support to the
good work carried out by the Sustainable Southville Project.
Building houses and flats
Greens are increasingly concerned at the rate of development within the
area, ranging from the Luckwell Club, Wedlocks, the possible development
between Raleigh and Coronation Road, and the proposal for the old Pring and
St Hill site by Malago Road.
We want to see local people have more say over the developments which affect
their lives. At the moment, locals have virtually no control at all. And
developers seem to build to maximise profit. We want to see a supplementary
planning document for Southville and Bedminster.
Dean Lane Pool
Councillor Charlie Bolton initiated the idea that the refurbished pool
include biomass boiler. This is likely to be included in any refurbishment.
If implemented, it will have a dual benefit. Not only will it cut the
emissions from the pool. It will also make the pool a carbon-asset to the
council and thereby help to secure its long term future.
It transpires that the LibDems flatly deny there was ever an attempt to
build a car park on Dame Emily Park a fact found out from a meeting
initiated by Cllr Charlie Bolton.
T objective of keeping the pool open is paramount. Greens recognise the need
for small, community based facilities, within walking distance .
Local Green activist Tess Green is part of the Friends of Dean Lane group.
see also 'The Park, the Pool, Power and Parking' (Aug 2006)
North Street
Greens want to see a vibrant North Street, with a mix of business,
dominated by neither retail, nor restaurants.
There is no will to prevent the set up of more bars and cafes at this time,
even though it may damage the long term viability of the street. (Cafes and
bars get more income and can charge higher rents).
Greens want to see a high street manager for the local shopping streets of
North St, East St and Bedminster Parade. They are also interested in the
concept of loyalty schemes as long as traders also support the idea.
Local services
Greens believe in the provision of a full range of services in the local
area. These include a library, a swimming pool, local parks, a chemist, a
bank, a post office, doctors surgeries, NHS dentists and public toilets. We
will support community based campaigns to retain or enhance them .
see also
Greater Bedminster Community Forum
We are pleased to see that our idea for a local discussion group has been
realised with the creation of the above forum part of the Greater
Bedminster Community Partnership of which Cllr Charlie Bolton is part of the
local leadership group.
Traffic calming
We continue to support 20mph limits in residential areas. We continue to
support the concept of residential parking schemes, provided they have
public support. Cllr Charlie Bolton has been actively pushing for slower
speeds in the area, especially following the incident in which a toddler was
hit by a moped, and handed in a 1000 signature petition to the full council
recently.
Crime
We continue to support the scheme in Southville of putting a number of
Police Community Support Officers (PCSO's) in the Southville area. We
believe a visible police presence can do nothing but help to increase
confidence in the police, and cut levels of crime. The best way to stop
crime is to have strong local communities.
Green spaces, including the allotments
Bristol's Green spaces are a vital asset for people throughout the city. They also act as a 'green lung', and as an urban wildlife corridor. We believe
that all such spaces should not only be preserved and enhanced, but should
also be maintained in a way which is environmentally sensitive and
promotes biodiversity and conservation. We believe the city's environmental commitments to open space and biodiversity must be honoured and improved.
We applaud the work of local groups such as FROGS, DEPP, SPIG and others.
see also 'The Park, the Pool, Power and Parking' (Aug 2006)
Avon New Cut and FRANC
Similarly, the Avon New Cut is also an important 'green corridor' in the
city, with a large scale wildlife potential. The obvious difference is
that it is next to water. In fact, the mud on the cut is the feature which
makes some of its wildlfe special.
Tess Green is chair of FRANC (Friends of the Avon New Cut), whose work we support.
We would also like investigations to be made into the suitability of the
Cut as a renewable energy source.
Dog poo
Despite campaigns in recent years to get dog-owners to behave responsibly
and dispose of their dog's excrement, there seems to have been a rise in
the amount of dog poo locally recently.
We support local campaigns to reduce the amount of mess.
Graffiti and flyposting
Part of being in a local community is accepting responsibility for it.
This means finding ways to minimise levels of graffiti and flyposting.
We support campaigns which seek ways to reduce levels of each.
Flytipping and rubbish
We support campaigns which seek ways to reduce the levels of rubbish
dropped in our streets. For example, we would like to see local businesses
sponsoring, and even owning rubbish bins. We would further like to see
business take measures to reduce its packaging, and offer alternatives to
carrier bags. (For example, there is a North Street 'shop-local' canvas bag
around get out and buy one!)
Traders, especially the supermarkets, could put a voluntary charge on disposable bags issued at the checkouts, and put the revenue into a community fund. A real win-win situation!
Schools
Generally, people are happy with the state of our local schools. We want to
see continual improvement in the quality of our schools. We would also like
to see measures taken to 'green' our schools, as part of the children's
education. For example, sourcing electricity from green suppliers, or
introducing solar panels. Ashton Gate school should investigate the
possibility of getting a wind turbine, both to promote renewables and as a
way of demonstrating the science of renewable energy generation.
Generally, people are happy with the state of our local schools. We want
to see continual improvement in the quality of our schools. We would also
like to see measures taken to 'green' our schools, as part of the children's education. For example, sourcing electricity from green suppliers, or introducing solar panels. Ashton Gate school should investigate the possibility of getting a wind turbine, both to promote renewables and as a way of demonstrating the science of renewable energy generation.
School meals
We support the local sourcing of food preferably organic - in school
meals.
Urban beach
Our campaign for an urban beach is succeeding. One is to be set up this
summer in the docks (near the caves)
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