fishpondsvoice April, 2017 — ISSUE 27
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Making a noise about McDonald's proposals What a hoot! Meet Thor the owl Minerva Primary Academy in Hillfields, where the emblem is an owl, are sponsoring a live rescue owl called Thor. PAGE 23
Blow for estate as buses are lost Hard-won bus services for the Hillfields estate are being axed at the end of the month because not enough people have been using them. PAGE 11
THEY sang, they played music - and they brought traffic to a standstilll. More than a hundred people of all ages dressed in colourful clothing and turned out to voice their opposition to a proposed McDonald's drive-through at
the former tile warehouse in Fishponds Road. The protesters on March 25 ranged from tots in buggies, on trikes and in bike seats to pensioners. Many - though not the babies - will make their views known at a planning
inquiry this month. It starts on April 20 and will look into the fast-food giant's appeal against Bristol City Council's refusal of permission for the proposed development. Full story: Page 3
Victory over affordable homes Developers have bowed to public pressure and agreed to include some homes for rent and part-ownership at the Blackberry Hill Hospital site. PAGE 13
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