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Green light given for 600 student units in Bristol

Hammerson has secured outline planning consent from Bristol City Council to redevelop underutilised land next to its car park, unlocking a major new investment at one of the city centre’s most important gateways. The resolution to grant consent for Cabot Gate paves the way for a landmark development, delivering

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Goram Homes and Vistry sign deal to deliver Hengrove Park

Goram Homes and Vistry have signed a major agreement to deliver the landmark Hengrove Park development in South Bristol. The deal will see a new neighbourhood of 1,435 homes built on the former Whitchurch Airport airfield, with around half of the homes set to be affordable. The scheme is

Creating a new plan for the future of Bristol’s culture

Creating a new plan for the future of Bristol’s culture

Residents are being asked to help shape a bold new ten-year plan for culture in Bristol.

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Aerospace Bristol appoints first COO

Aerospace Bristol has appointed Lloyd Hughes as its first ever chief operating officer (COO), marking a significant milestone in the museum's development as it pursues its ambitious ten-year strategy to double visitor numbers and grow its commercial operations. Hughes joins from the PDSA, where he served as

Chairperson selected to lead the Hartcliffe Pride in Place programme

After a competitive application process, Paul Smith, former local councillor for Whitchurch Park and Elim Housing’s Chief Executive, has been selected as chairperson for the Hartcliffe Pride in Place programme. Smith will play a key role working with residents to drive forward the delivery of the scheme, which will

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Chief Executive of Bristol Airport to step down

Dave Lees has announced that he will step down as Chief Executive of Bristol Airport after eight years in the role. Lees will remain with the business until a successor has been appointed, supporting a transition process through to the end of 2026. During his time as Chief Executive, Lees

Exports remain flat as economy grows

Exports remain flat as economy grows

The latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics shows that goods exports fell by 2.6% in volume terms in February 2026, with a similar fall to both the EU and the Rest of the World. Goods exports to the US continued to fluctuate, with a rebound