I came across a Freedom of Information request asking for the addresses and rateable values of empty commercial premises in Bristol on whatdotheyknow.com: dated 11 May 2009

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/details_of_empty_commercial_prop_32#incoming-26608

Using the power of Microsoft Excel and the limitless storage capacity of the internet, I… Continue

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Montpelier –St Werburghs Beat March-April 09

CRIME UPDATE

The good news for February is that Dwelling Burglary was at its lowest point for several years, with only 3 reports for dwellings and 2 reports for shed break-ins. There has been a slight increase for March with 10 reports of dwelling burglary and 2 for shed break-ins, but this is still low.

Robberies have also remained very low with 3 for February and 3 for March with most being committed in the early hours of the morning. The dedicat… Continue

The Bristol Evening Post is running a story on the St. Andrews Road dump

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/Bristol-City-Council-land-dump/article-786018-detail/article.html

However, they have failed to pick-up on the broader themes of detritus that plague the area:

- Dog fouling
- Ripped-open rubbish bags a permanent feature of the streets
- Wheelie-bins crowding the p… Continue

I was walking through park today, and discovered a wonderful assortment of books on the wall, picked up a Lemony Snicket audio cassette for the kids, and book of smuggling yarns, smashing!!!!

What a great idea!!! Montpelier Park Library!!! If we could install a weatherproof cupboard, I'll happily return the books
I 'borrowed' when I've read them.