Pete Simson

Bristol

Producer and Reporter at BBC

Senior Broadcast Journalist at BBC

Reporter/Producer BBC Bristol @bbcrb @bbcpointswest @BBCPoliticsWest @BBCBristol [email protected]

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Council saves libraries from closure amid cuts

Jan 25, 2025 | msn.com | Pete Simson |Clara Bullock

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Council saves libraries from closure amid cuts

Jan 25, 2025 | yahoo.com | Pete Simson |Clara Bullock

Pete Simson - BBC News, Bristol and Clara Bullock - BBC News, SomersetSat, January 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM UTC1 min readLibraries will continue to receive the same funding this year, the council decided [BBC]Plans to slash funding for museums, libraries and lollipop patrols appear have been dropped by Bristol City Council, a senior council member says. The authority had published a raft of cost-cutting measures as it looked to claw back a deficit of more than £350m.
Mayor responds to WECA 'toxic culture' allegations

Nov 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pete Simson |Beth Cruse

The Mayor of the West of England has defended his record after criticism of his leadership this week. Several sources have told the BBC there is a "toxic culture of fear" at the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) after an exodus of senior staff from the organisation, which is led by Labour Regional Mayor Dan Norris. “I came into a dysfunctional organisation, it was happening before I arrived,” Mr Norris told BBC Politics West.
Birthday Bus Pass to be extended despite criticism

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pete Simson

Pete Simson - BBC Bristol Political ReporterOctober 25, 2024 at 5:10 AM·2 min readA transport giveaway that gives anyone in Bristol and the surrounding area a free bus pass for the month their birthday falls in is to be extended.
Historic harbour development consultation begins

Oct 16, 2024 | msn.com | Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley |Pete Simson

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Cemetery expansion plans approved by council

Oct 11, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Pete Simson |Carys Nally

Councillors have approved plans to expand a city crematorium, leaving campaigners with "mixed feelings". Due to Bristol's growing population, demand for burial plots is increasing but the expansion of South Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium has been strongly opposed by supporters of Yew Tree Farm, which is next to the site. The approved plan, which includes an amendment from Green councillors, will allow an expansion without encroaching on Yew Tree Farm.
Anger over decision to pull out of housing plans

Oct 11, 2024 | msn.com | Beth Cruse |Pete Simson

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Bus gate campaigner successfully appeals three fines

Sep 6, 2024 | msn.com | Pete Simson |Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley

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Bus gate campaigner successfully appeals three fines

Sep 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pete Simson |Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley

Pete Simson - BBC Radio Bristol and Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley - BBC News, BristolSeptember 6, 2024 at 2:56 AM·2 min readA man campaigning against a bus gate scheme, which has issued 50,000 fines since it began operating, has successfully appealed three fines. Latest figures from the bus gate on Cumberland Road, show it has raised £1.6m for Bristol City Council - which has defended the scheme, despite fierce criticism.
Fountains to be filled in as part of renovation

Sep 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Pete Simson

Fountains, which form the centrepiece of a city centre, are to be filled in with concrete after they were deemed "broken and beyond repair". The £400,000 renovation project is being funded by Bristol City Council as part of a scheme to improve the area for pedestrians and market traders. The section between the existing Neptune statue and the Cascade Steps will be levelled out.