Better Plan for Bristol

 

Bristol is a great place to live for many.But for too many others it is an unequal place where their needs are not met and their voices not heard.Bristol would be so much better if it was fair to all its communities and listened to the voices of all its citizens, particularly those people from groups which are often marginalised, like Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and LGBT communities, disabled people, women and those from the less affluent areas of the city. Labour will be the voice for all communities across Bristol and will fight hard to make sure that those with the greatest needs, those who have suffered most through the government’s ideological pursuit of austerity and the Mayor’s focus on the frivolous, are supported.

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- making Bristol a fairer city for all

 

In Bristol we need to revitalise local democracy and overcome disillusionment with politics. We will reform and strengthen Neighbourhood Partnerships so that they are more effective voices for their local communities.We celebrate the diversity of the Partnerships but recognise that not enough of their democratic and other potential is being realised. Those which are active are increasingly frustrated with a bureaucratic, top-down approach, which, with reduced resources, struggles to achieve a fair system for grant allocation or priority setting. We therefore need a stronger, multi-agency approach to respond effectively to the needs of our communities. We will look at processes, structures, communications and participation as well as longer term options so that all citizens have their voices heard.

 

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