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Bins, Bears and Bye Bye Motion
From the Editor
Bristol without Motion would be toast without butter — a dry, bland, crumbly slab of discontent. Motion was the first ever nightclub I went to in Bristol. I will never forget stepping into the endless abyss of the main room, with nothing but hands flailing, lights flashing and the impossible possibilities this city has afforded me. It embodies so much of the character of Bristol: The canal, the Victorian warehouse, the brickwork, the music, the late night dancing. If we do lose it forever, I will mourn.
Of course, times change and development is necessary for that district, just like in the lush fields to the southwest of Bristol, where they are planning to build hundreds of acres of solar farms. Alas, progress is not always lineal. Sometimes, I wish that in creating the future, we wouldn’t have to be so callous to the past. Places that have character are so difficult to manufacture. Motion has mountains of it — it’s Bristol's character.
Louis Inglis | Bristol Editor
A Banksy mural along Stoke’s Croft, Bristol
This week in Bristol
Bristol City Council is considering reducing black bin collections to once a month amid rising waste service costs.
Bristol's Motion music venue faces closure as owners plan to sell, sparking community support to save it.
Four Palestine Action activists were released on bail after blocking entrances to Elbit Systems UK sites in Bristol.
Plans for eight large-scale solar farms, including a 75-acre project that will power 9,000 homes, are underway in the Bristol countryside.
Bristol Bears rugby team signs Argentina international lock Pedro Rubiolo on a three-year deal, enhancing their squad.
The Bristol Downs League explores strategies for its 120-year-old football league's future.
Databox
Bristol's nighttime economy, encompassing nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and other leisure venues, plays a significant role in the city's financial health. Approximately 91,000 individuals are employed in this sector, accounting for about one-third of Bristol's workforce.
In the six months leading up to November 2022, customers spent £45.5 million on Visa cards alone between 6 pm and 6 am in the BS1 postcode area, with two-thirds of this expenditure occurring in bars and restaurants.
Motion nightclub has a capacity of 4000 and might be the biggest in the West Country. Economic pressures have led to the closure of several nightclubs, including Gravity in April 2024 and Dojo Nightclub in May 2024, both citing financial difficulties as the primary reason.
Scroll down for property news and more things to do in Bristol this weekend…
St Nicholas Market area at night
Hyper-local news articles
Bristol black bin collections 'could be reduced to once a month' BBC News - November 13, 2024 Bristol City Council is considering cutting general waste collections to once every four weeks and recycling collections to less than weekly to save money amid escalating waste service costs. Residents will be consulted on these changes, which aim to reduce the council's waste and recycling service bill, which currently faces an additional £5 million to £9 million per year. |
In pictures: Bristol's Motion music venue over the years as fans react to news of its closure Bristol Live - November 14, 2024 Bristol's iconic music venue, Motion, faces closure after its owners refused a lease extension and now plan to sell the property to developers. Despite the future uncertainty, events will continue until July, sparking a wave of support from musicians, fans, and locals passionate about preserving this cultural landmark. |
Elbit: Four released on bail after protest at defence firm BBC News - November 13, 2024 Four activists from Palestine Action, who staged a protest by blocking the entrance to two Elbit Systems UK sites in Bristol, have been released on bail. The protesters used equipment to lock themselves inside a vehicle, leading to their arrest on suspicion of a public order offence. |
The solar spread - hundreds of acres south of Bristol to convert to solar farming Bristol Live - November 14, 2024 The countryside southwest of Bristol, known for its lush green orchards, could soon be home to large-scale solar farms as eight different plans await local council approval. The most recent approval is for a 75-acre solar farm near Kewstoke and Sand Bay, which will generate around 25 GWh of renewable energy annually, sufficient to power 9,000 homes. |
Bristol Bears finalise deal to add international lock to bolster their pack Bristol Live - November 14, 2024 Bristol Bears have secured a three-year deal with Argentina international lock Pedro Rubiolo, a rising star in rugby. Despite fierce competition from Gloucester and French Top 14 side Perpignan, the Bears have added Rubiolo to their squad, bolstering their Argentine influence and addressing a deficiency in their lock positions. |
What's the future of the 120-year-old league where everybody plays at home BBC News - November 13, 2024 The Bristol Downs League, a unique football league that has been running for nearly 120 years, is exploring ways to secure its future amidst dwindling player numbers and rising costs. The league hosts over 1,500 players and 400 matches a season on the Clifton Downs and is considering improvements such as refurbishing the changing rooms and securing sponsorship to offset costs and make the league more accessible. |
Street art covering buildings along Stoke’s Croft
Property news
Spotlight: Bristol Offices – Autumn 2024 Savills - November 14, 2024 Bristol's office market in 2024 is seeing high demand, especially from the professional services sector, leading to record low vacancy rates and record high rents. The city's reputation as a regional business hub, a burgeoning legal sector, and a thriving tech ecosystem - supported by local universities - are key factors driving demand for high-quality, sustainable office spaces. |
Major 706 student bed development near centre of Bristol a step closer to beginning Bristol Live - November 15, 2024 Development of a large student accommodation project near Bristol's city centre is set to commence after Bristol City Council approved a key planning document. The project, part of the Temple Quarter regeneration scheme, will create 706 student bed spaces on previously developed land and is expected to be completed by June 2026. |
Bristol’s Sporting Quarter development - what’s taken so long? Insider Media Ltd - November 14, 2024 Construction of the £200m Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter and Longmoor Village residential development in Bristol is set to begin in 2025 after overcoming legal challenges. The project includes a multi-purpose 5,000-seater arena, a four-star hotel, flats, offices, a multi-storey car park, and 510 new homes, aiming to boost Bristol's appeal as a sporting and entertainment hub. |
Bristol’s bright nightlife in the City Centre
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