Archive of news relating to the Purdown open space, as well as wider bristol open space issues.
Purdown News Items
Bristol City Council, Cabinet Implodes
(27/10/04)Labour resigned from the power sharing executive, after failing to win a vote of no confidence against Barbara Janke, council leader, in the shadow of the Astley affair. This leaves two Tories and three Lib Dems on the executive, but in an open letter to the Labour group Peter Abraham has begged the resignees, Peter Hammond, Robin Moss and Helen Holland, to restore the cabinet. Leader of the Labour Group, Hammond, says they refuse to work with Barbara Janke `on a matter of principle`. The matter is due to be discussed on Tuesday, 2nd Nov.Updated Redland Plans on View
(13/10/04)Revised/upgraded plans for the new Redland school are on display at Brunel house. New information relates to the Transport Assessment, and further information regarding the Assessment of Alternative sites. There are also some refinements to the visual plans, and the final report from the Independent Education Consultant. Letters were sent to interested parties on 11th October. Comments should be made in writing (or email ProposedRedlandSchool@bristol-city.gov.uk) by 1st Nov this year.Woods up for Sale
(20/5/4) 16 acres of green area between the M32 and the Heath house estate is up for auction on 25th May. Towards the end of May, residents of South Hayes and Parkside Gardens were given details of the 'Residential Auction' which is being carried out by Allsop & Co., 100 Knightsbridge, London (0207) 4943686 and Hamptons International (01242) 5246000. This land is designated as 'City Wide' and as such should not support a widescale building program and planning applications for this area have been turned down in the past, based largely on issues of vehicular access. However widespread concern remains about the future of the site. Queries should be directed to Bristol City Council, (0117) 9222000.Demolition Plans
(3/5/4) Planning permission to demolish the 17th C. barn on the heath house site is currently under review. The Planners are still considering submissions regarding the fate of this Grade 2 listed building. More soon.HP Planning update
(16/4/4) Hewlett Packard have been initially refused denied planning application for 1100 houses on the option land north of Lockleaze. Objections included adverse environmental impact, lack of transport and facilities support for the proposed estate and, significantly, a lack of public consultation. The US company, now merged with Compaq Corp., are lodging an appeal againts the decisions of both South Glos. and Bristol City councils but have not said they intend to change the applications in any great detail at this stage.
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