Milan Perera

Bristol

Business Reporter at Bristol24/7| Winner of Bristol SU:50 Most Influential Award| Former Deputy Editor at Epigram| Triple SPA National Awards nominee

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£460K distributed to boost community level decarbonisation

1 day ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A public-private partnership, dubbed as the blueprint for decarbonisation at city level, has completed the third round of funding which distributed £145,000 among 12 new initiatives. Bristol City Leap has awarded the funding from its £1.5m Community Energy Fund, which supports community-led decarbonisation initiatives. The recent round allocated nearly £145,000, bringing the total funding awarded across all three rounds to over £460,000.
Bristol's three business improvement districts unveil unification plans

2 days ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Bristol’s three business improvement districts (BIDs) have unveiled a shared vision to operate as a single, cohesive unit in the coming years. Leaders of Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead’s BID have joined forces for a bold unified approach which includes a comprehensive strategy which covers major areas of the city centre. Whether Bristol should adopt a combined BID strategy will be decided by a ballot.
Two high-profile female business leaders join impact investor

2 days ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Resonance, a Bristol-based impact investment firm, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two high-profile entrepreneurs to the investment committee of its Community Developers Fund. The fund supports communities in developing and owning income-generating assets such as affordable housing, leisure facilities and renewable energy projects.
New mural pays homage to ‘William Morris of Bristol’

3 days ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A freshly painted mural on the shutters of a craft shop has paid homage to the Bristol-born architect and designer E.W. Godwin, dubbed “Bristol’s answer to William Morris.”The mural was painted by the award-winning designer and founder of Stylemongers of Bristol Zoë Hewett, who fulfilled her “teenage graffiti dream” by adorning the previously bare shutters.
New retrofit scheme sets to benefit Bristol communities

6 days ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Residents in Henbury, Brentry, Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston are set to benefit from a new £25m Warm Homes Retrofit programme, running from April 2025 to March 2028. The initiative aims to retrofit up to 1,000 homes, focusing on council-owned social housing and low-income, owner-occupied properties, by improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and cutting household energy bills.
New cab-hailing app promises better working conditions for drivers

6 days ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A newly launched cab-hailing app has entered the market with the bold promise of offering an “ethical and driver-friendly taxi service”. Founded by former Uber driver Jawad Burhan, who spent three years working for the company, CABO app aims to provide “greater flexibility for both customers and drivers”. The platform also offers eco-friendly and women-driver options, with future plans for enhanced accessibility and even driver share ownership.
The Queen's Head, Bishopsworth

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

The Queen’s Head is a quintessentially traditional pub, a time capsule of British pastimes and hobbies. The flag of St George is visible from a distance, windswept yet proudly fluttering in the breeze outside this pub in Bishopsworth. The beer garden, which overlooks King George’s Street, is spacious, though few punters are willing to brave the cool air outside on a recent evening. A patron enters through the front entrance on Queen’s Road.
Bristol Beacon wins double honours at Civic Trust Awards

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Bristol Beacon, which reopened its doors in November 2023 following a “once-in-a-lifetime” renovation, has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the Civic Trust Awards. Held in early April at the Concorde Conference Centre in Altrincham, the awards celebrate outstanding architectural projects from across the UK. The event brought together council leaders, architects, and built environment professionals from around the world.
Bristol-headquartered bank wins Royal seal of approval for sustainability

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A banking group with its UK headquarters in Bristol has been awarded a top accolade for its commitment to sustainability. Triodos Bank on Deanery Road has received the King’s Award for Enterprise under the Sustainable Development category, reinforcing its credentials as a leader in ethical and environmentally responsible banking. The bank is no stranger to Royal recognition. This marks the fourth time it has received the honour, having previously won the Queen’s Award in 2004, 2010, and 2020.
Review: Avon Concordia, Victoria Methodist Church – ‘An energetic sonic journey through three centuries'’

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

On Sunday evening, the recently established Avon Concordia orchestra brought their second programme of classical music to Victoria Baptist Church, near the Victoria Rooms on Whiteladies Road. Though still in its early stages and comprised of student musicians, the ensemble already exhibits the cohesion and tonal richness of a professional outfit. Their sound is lush and bright, with a confidence that defies their youth.