southbristolvoice August 2017 No. 27
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Mayor calls for cuts protest MAYOR Marvin Rees has answered those who asked him to “stand up” to the Governmentimposed cuts. He has called on all the groups that oppose cuts to join him and representatives of the UK’s 10 core cities in a lobby of Parliament. He warned that if the energy behind the anti-austerity movement isn’t harnessed, it could become destructive. Mr Rees and the other city leaders are due in Downing Street on September 12 to hand over a green paper containing alternatives to council cuts. The Bristol and District Anti-Cuts Alliance (BADACA) welcomed Mr Rees’s appeal for protests. But it also called on him to halt the cuts and use council reserves and borrowing to fill the gap. Mr Rees has said failing to set a balanced budget would be illegal and would lead to civil servants taking over at City Hall. CUTS IN FOCUS: Pages 14-15
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Stars of the big screen
CHILDREN from Victoria Park primary school made their own Bollywood film – and so many parents wanted to watch it, that the only place big enough was Millennium Square! Headteacher Jack Lacey said he had the “crazy idea” for the film as an end-of-term arts activity. “It’s a bit bonkers,” he said, “it’s called Bollywomble, and it’s about my dog, Womble, who gets lost,
and the children play the part of the Victoria Park Police who are searching for him.” he said. Each class learned a dance based on the colourful routines popular in Indian films. The 10-minute film was put together by Knowle West Media Centre. “It’s been great fun,” said Mr Lacey. “It’s promoting multiculturalism and it’s been something for the whole school.”
• Derelict shops could be revived Page 3 • Another tower block for Bath Road Page 7 • FREE TEA & COFFEE: Toast Room Page 10 • Farm that’s feeding families Page 11
• Mattie’s on his way to Canada Page 18 • Lovers’ holiday tragedy that shook the city Pages 30-32
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