fishpondsvoice August, 2017 — ISSUE 31
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Children from Begbrook Primary Academy were the first to visit a new exhibition in Bristol as part of their studies on slavery. Full story: Page 9
Affordable homes victory DEVELOPERS have been given a year to get started on the long-awaited redevelopment of the Blackberry Hill Hospital site in Fishponds with hundreds of homes. And campaigners have warned that they will be keeping a close eye on the project to make sure the promised 100
"affordable" homes are delivered to help tackle the housing crisis. The developers, Galliford Try, sparked controversy last year when they said it was not viable to include homes for rent and shared ownership. But after talks brokered by Councillor Nicola Bowden-Jones and MP Kerry McCarthy a deal
was struck in which the council would fund 80 affordable homes and the developer 20. This was followed by the council granting planning permission for 346 homes, with the old hospital buildings converted into 129 flats and another 217 houses and flats built in the grounds.
Welcome to our new school Pupils and staff at Chester Park Junior School settled in to their new building before the summer holidays and say they are delighted with the facilities. PAGE 11
Glory of nature at wildlife haven A wildflower garden has been created on a patch of land at the entrance to the Thingwall Park allotments . PAGE 5
Secrets of those handshakes ... The Masonic Hall in Stapleton held an Open Day to mark the 300th anniversary of the Freemasons. PAGE 18
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