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Labour promise ‘opportunity and prosperity’ in every part of Bristol
Labour’s leader in Bristol says that “unlike the Green Party and the Conservatives, who block and oppose, Labour has a plan to bring opportunity and prosperity to every part of Bristol”.
Tom Renhard spoke at Ashton Gate at the launch of Labour’s manifesto for the local elections taking place on May 2.
Labour currently have 23 seats at City Hall, one fewer than the Green Party, but hold all the positions on Marvin Rees’ cabinet, with Bristol’s mayoral model being replaced by a committee system of governance after the elections.
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Labour’s manifesto includes promises to deliver more than 3,000 new council homes within the next five years, work to bring buses back into public ownership, develop a mass transit system, roll out more school streets, bring empty buildings back into use, hire more enforcement officers to tackle littering and graffiti, and encourage “sensitive and responsive regeneration” of the city centre.
In the foreword to their 2024 manifesto, ‘Building for Bristol’, Renhard said: “I love our city. I’m excited to be raising my young daughter here.
“Bristol has a unique energy and spark that drives us all to think and do things differently. I want Bristol to remain ahead of the pack; continuing to show the country how to grow a green economy, and where more of our city’s success is fairly shared, so talent and ability can shine regardless of postcode.
“Despite 14 years of Conservative failure, we’re protecting public services, endeavouring to assist people struggling in this Tory cost-of-living crisis and are building thousands of new homes to help those trapped in insecure or inadequate housing.
“We’re building new schools, upgrading leisure centres, retrofitting homes, supporting our cultural venues and sports teams, and strategising better transport solutions.
“We’re working with the NHS to deliver more accessible services – including NHS dentistry and a new elective surgery centre – when and where you need them, and are focused on practical solutions to curb crime and disorder.
“We’ve taken brave decisions to invest and protect because it’s our job as community champions to nurture opportunity, grow a greener economy, support people in tough times and make sure we’re ready to face the future.
“Under my leadership, Bristol Labour’s plan will secure a safer, healthier, more inclusive city for everyone who lives, studies, works and invests here.
“Unlike the Green Party and the Conservatives, who block and oppose, Labour has a plan to bring opportunity and prosperity to every part of Bristol.”
Main photo: Labour Party
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