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New Bristol Mayor elected

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

The people have spoken! Bristol has chosen the independent candidate George Ferguson as its first ever directly elected Mayor. Winning by over 6,000 votes, the result gives Mr Ferguson a clear mandate for his three and a half year Mayoral … Continue reading →

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Vote for trees in Bristol’s Mayoral elections

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

The City of Bristol will vote for its first ever directly elected Mayor on November 15th – in what offers an unrivalled opportunity for Bristolians to ensure that trees and woodland are on the agenda for the successful candidate.  Here … Continue reading →

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I’m on the highway to hell

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

We have expected a weighty tome detailing the widening of the A21 in Kent for some time now. To be a little more precise I should probably say ‘waiting in trepidation’. Why? – because a single carriage way road flanked closely with ancient woodland … Continue reading →

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The Wave – our ‘trees’ meet Ed Miliband (#5)

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

In the final of our Wave blog series, here’s a “tree’s-eye” view from the front and a first hand account from our meeting with Ed Miliband before he left for Copenhagen. Along with our coalition partners RSPB, Tearfund, Christian Aid, National … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Planning

Posted on November 6, 2008 by

A goodbye message to the planning system was sent by the Woodland Trust, CPRE, RSPB, Friends of the Earth, the Wildlife Trusts and others with these adverts in the Times and Telegraph today: Download the full advert The Government’s plans … Continue reading →

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