Bristol Uncovered
@bristoluncovered.bsky.social
Programmer and data explorer. Runs a community site bristol-uncovered.uk where I try and make data related to Bristol more consumable with the aim of encouraging democratic engagement.
Bristol Uncovered Usage Data
Hardly any visitors come from Bluesky.
31,057 visits from 1,344 Cities in 98 Countries. But the vast majority are from Bristol (as expected).
Where do people come from and what are the most popular (and least popular) articles?
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Hardly any visitors come from Bluesky.
31,057 visits from 1,344 Cities in 98 Countries. But the vast majority are from Bristol (as expected).
Where do people come from and what are the most popular (and least popular) articles?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-unco...
Bristol Uncovered Usage Data
Instead of looking at other people's data I thought I would produce a report on the usage data for Bristol Uncovered to give some insight of where my readers come from and what they are reading.
Bris...
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September 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Bristol Uncovered Usage Data
Hardly any visitors come from Bluesky.
31,057 visits from 1,344 Cities in 98 Countries. But the vast majority are from Bristol (as expected).
Where do people come from and what are the most popular (and least popular) articles?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-unco...
Hardly any visitors come from Bluesky.
31,057 visits from 1,344 Cities in 98 Countries. But the vast majority are from Bristol (as expected).
Where do people come from and what are the most popular (and least popular) articles?
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-unco...
SBLN 2026 Proposals Analysis
I have published an analysis of the "leaked" 2026 proposals for the SBLN.
It appears that much of the consultancy feedback from residents has been ignored.
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I have published an analysis of the "leaked" 2026 proposals for the SBLN.
It appears that much of the consultancy feedback from residents has been ignored.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-2026-ch...
SBLN 2026 Changes - Details Uncovered
Some time on or before 15th August 2027, BCC accidently published the new proposals for the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood. These were quickly deleted, but everyone knows it's very difficult to ...
bristol-uncovered.uk
August 30, 2026 at 9:40 AM
SBLN 2026 Proposals Analysis
I have published an analysis of the "leaked" 2026 proposals for the SBLN.
It appears that much of the consultancy feedback from residents has been ignored.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-2026-ch...
I have published an analysis of the "leaked" 2026 proposals for the SBLN.
It appears that much of the consultancy feedback from residents has been ignored.
bristol-uncovered.uk/sbln-2026-ch...
Memorial Benches in Bristol
I have mapped all of the Memorial Benches in Bristol Wards recorded on openbenches
I couldn't resist generating the fake memorial image for Pero's Bridge.
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Enjoy!
I have mapped all of the Memorial Benches in Bristol Wards recorded on openbenches
I couldn't resist generating the fake memorial image for Pero's Bridge.
bristol-uncovered.uk/memorial-ben...
Enjoy!
Memorial Benches in Bristol
There is a site called Open Benches where people record information about Memorial Benches all around the world.
I decided to use this data and build a report that showed the Memorial Benches in Bris...
bristol-uncovered.uk
August 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Memorial Benches in Bristol
I have mapped all of the Memorial Benches in Bristol Wards recorded on openbenches
I couldn't resist generating the fake memorial image for Pero's Bridge.
bristol-uncovered.uk/memorial-ben...
Enjoy!
I have mapped all of the Memorial Benches in Bristol Wards recorded on openbenches
I couldn't resist generating the fake memorial image for Pero's Bridge.
bristol-uncovered.uk/memorial-ben...
Enjoy!
Following the successful launch of the Bristol Video Library, I decided to build a Bristol News Library which contains news items from the last seven days.
Can I call myself a "Bristol Media Mogul" yet?
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Can I call myself a "Bristol Media Mogul" yet?
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New Bristol News Library Opens
Following the successful launch of the Bristol Video Library, I decided to build a Bristol News Library.
Categories
It contains news items from the last seven days in a number of different categori...
bristol-uncovered.uk
August 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Following the successful launch of the Bristol Video Library, I decided to build a Bristol News Library which contains news items from the last seven days.
Can I call myself a "Bristol Media Mogul" yet?
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
Can I call myself a "Bristol Media Mogul" yet?
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
I have created a free "Bristol Video Library" that contains almost 1,300 videos from BCC, WECA and the Community.
Anyone can contribute Videos and Clips to the library (that includes Councillors).
I hope it becomes a useful community resource.
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
Anyone can contribute Videos and Clips to the library (that includes Councillors).
I hope it becomes a useful community resource.
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
New Bristol Video Library Opens
I spend a lot of time trying to organise data about Bristol City Council, WECA and many other aspects of life in Bristol.
For example, last year I build a report for Bristol City Council documents, t...
bristol-uncovered.uk
August 16, 2026 at 10:41 AM
I have created a free "Bristol Video Library" that contains almost 1,300 videos from BCC, WECA and the Community.
Anyone can contribute Videos and Clips to the library (that includes Councillors).
I hope it becomes a useful community resource.
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
Anyone can contribute Videos and Clips to the library (that includes Councillors).
I hope it becomes a useful community resource.
bristol-uncovered.uk/new-bristol-...
Councillor Mark "Chubby Nostradamus" Weston is the only person who called out the waste of money linked to yet another pointless consultation.
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Pointless Consultations - "Not Another One"
In 2017 Brenda from Bristol caught the national mood with her reaction to yet another general election "You're joking - not another one!"
Bristol City Council spend a lot of money on consultations in...
bristol-uncovered.uk
July 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Councillor Mark "Chubby Nostradamus" Weston is the only person who called out the waste of money linked to yet another pointless consultation.
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bristol-uncovered.uk/pointless-co...
Where do you get your "Bristol News" from?
Did you know that only 56% of Bristol Live stories are actually about Bristol?
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Did you know that only 56% of Bristol Live stories are actually about Bristol?
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Where do you get your "Bristol News" from?
There have been recent changes at "Bristol Live" which impacts how local people access the stories on Bristol Live, so I thought it would be a good time to look at our local "newspapers".
I have anal...
bristol-uncovered.uk
May 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Where do you get your "Bristol News" from?
Did you know that only 56% of Bristol Live stories are actually about Bristol?
bristol-uncovered.uk/where-do-you...
Did you know that only 56% of Bristol Live stories are actually about Bristol?
bristol-uncovered.uk/where-do-you...
Bristol Company Watch - New and Closed in 2026
Looking at Companies in Bristol can give us some insight into the shape of economic activity in Bristol.
Lots of people writing software around Bristol, especially in Westbury-On-Trym.
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Looking at Companies in Bristol can give us some insight into the shape of economic activity in Bristol.
Lots of people writing software around Bristol, especially in Westbury-On-Trym.
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-comp...
Bristol Company Watch - New and Closed in 2026
Looking at Companies in Bristol can give us some insight into the shape of economic activity in Bristol.
A Company is classified as being in Bristol if the registered address is in a Bristol Ward.
S...
bristol-uncovered.uk
May 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Bristol Company Watch - New and Closed in 2026
Looking at Companies in Bristol can give us some insight into the shape of economic activity in Bristol.
Lots of people writing software around Bristol, especially in Westbury-On-Trym.
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-comp...
Looking at Companies in Bristol can give us some insight into the shape of economic activity in Bristol.
Lots of people writing software around Bristol, especially in Westbury-On-Trym.
bristol-uncovered.uk/bristol-comp...
Why is Bristol twinned with Guangzhou?
Spoiler: It's about the lucrative Chinese university students.
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Spoiler: It's about the lucrative Chinese university students.
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Why is Bristol twinned with Guangzhou?
I never knew that for the last 25 years Bristol has been twinned with Guangzhou in China.
I only realised this when I saw that the Lord Mayor's Diary included this entry for 18/03/2026
Visit to Guan...
bristol-uncovered.uk
May 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Why is Bristol twinned with Guangzhou?
Spoiler: It's about the lucrative Chinese university students.
bristol-uncovered.uk/why-is-brist...
Spoiler: It's about the lucrative Chinese university students.
bristol-uncovered.uk/why-is-brist...
Given the recent election results, are prediction for a Bristol Green landslide at the next general election still accurate, or could Reform upset the apple cart?
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Voting Intentions in Bristol - Green Landslide?
The information in this article it taken from electoralcalculus.co.uk which uses data to predict the outcomes of the next general election.
The recent elections in the UK showed the major gains made ...
bristol-uncovered.uk
May 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Given the recent election results, are prediction for a Bristol Green landslide at the next general election still accurate, or could Reform upset the apple cart?
bristol-uncovered.uk/voting-inten...
bristol-uncovered.uk/voting-inten...
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods (Easy Read)
What you told us.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
What you told us.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
May 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods (Easy Read)
What you told us.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
What you told us.
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
#BCCDocWatch - SBLN Consultation Report (May 2026)
65% of respondents think "Modal Filters" are of Low (16%) or No Importance (51%) in Southville
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
65% of respondents think "Modal Filters" are of Low (16%) or No Importance (51%) in Southville
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
May 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
#BCCDocWatch - SBLN Consultation Report (May 2026)
65% of respondents think "Modal Filters" are of Low (16%) or No Importance (51%) in Southville
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
65% of respondents think "Modal Filters" are of Low (16%) or No Importance (51%) in Southville
www.bristol.gov.uk/files/ask-br...
How to read Bristol Post articles for free (and legally)
Did you know you can read the Bristol Post online for free?
It only takes 2 minutes to set up.
And you are already paying for it from your taxes that support Bristol Libraries.
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Did you know you can read the Bristol Post online for free?
It only takes 2 minutes to set up.
And you are already paying for it from your taxes that support Bristol Libraries.
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-to-read-...
How to read Bristol Post articles for free (and legally)
Recently Bristol Live introduced a "Premium" subscription service:
But did you know you can read the Bristol Post for free by borrowing it online from Bristol Libraries?
Step 1 - Join the library
...
bristol-uncovered.uk
April 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
How to read Bristol Post articles for free (and legally)
Did you know you can read the Bristol Post online for free?
It only takes 2 minutes to set up.
And you are already paying for it from your taxes that support Bristol Libraries.
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-to-read-...
Did you know you can read the Bristol Post online for free?
It only takes 2 minutes to set up.
And you are already paying for it from your taxes that support Bristol Libraries.
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-to-read-...
How are Taxi Drivers getting on in Bristol?
The total number of Taxis licenced in Bristol has dropped by 41% since 2017.
The number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles licensed in Bristol has dropped by 55% since 2017
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The total number of Taxis licenced in Bristol has dropped by 41% since 2017.
The number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles licensed in Bristol has dropped by 55% since 2017
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How are Taxi Drivers getting on in Bristol?
There are 2 types of taxi
Hackney Carriage - You can get a hackney carriage from a taxi rank, or flag one down in the street.
Private Hire Vehicle - You must pre-book private hire vehicles and you c...
bristol-uncovered.uk
April 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
How are Taxi Drivers getting on in Bristol?
The total number of Taxis licenced in Bristol has dropped by 41% since 2017.
The number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles licensed in Bristol has dropped by 55% since 2017
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-are-taxi...
The total number of Taxis licenced in Bristol has dropped by 41% since 2017.
The number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles licensed in Bristol has dropped by 55% since 2017
bristol-uncovered.uk/how-are-taxi...
Will Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes make our roads safer?
Spoiler: Based on the objective collisions data, probably not.
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Spoiler: Based on the objective collisions data, probably not.
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Will Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes make our roads safer?
The introduction of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (ELBN) and South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (SBLN) schemes are informed by benefits and impacts documented in the Liveable Neighbourhood...
bristol-uncovered.uk
April 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Will Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes make our roads safer?
Spoiler: Based on the objective collisions data, probably not.
bristol-uncovered.uk/will-low-tra...
Spoiler: Based on the objective collisions data, probably not.
bristol-uncovered.uk/will-low-tra...
#BCCFOIWatch
In the first quarter of 2026, Bristol City Council have achieved the ICO Compliance Target of 90% of FOI Requests being responded to within the statutory deadline.
Let's see if they can keep this up. www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
In the first quarter of 2026, Bristol City Council have achieved the ICO Compliance Target of 90% of FOI Requests being responded to within the statutory deadline.
Let's see if they can keep this up. www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
April 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
#BCCFOIWatch
In the first quarter of 2026, Bristol City Council have achieved the ICO Compliance Target of 90% of FOI Requests being responded to within the statutory deadline.
Let's see if they can keep this up. www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
In the first quarter of 2026, Bristol City Council have achieved the ICO Compliance Target of 90% of FOI Requests being responded to within the statutory deadline.
Let's see if they can keep this up. www.bristol.gov.uk/council/data...
Latest affordability figures for homes in Bristol show that they been unaffordable for 25 years.
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Affordability of homes in Bristol (spoiler: they aren't)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published data on the affordability of homes on 26 March 2026.
They have produced an interactive tool that allows you to explore this data.
In 1997, the aver...
bristol-uncovered.uk
April 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Latest affordability figures for homes in Bristol show that they been unaffordable for 25 years.
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Bristol Business Rateable Values increase by 26% since 2023 (not an April Fool)
In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million.
In April 2026 this figure is £693 million.
This is an increase of 26%
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In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million.
In April 2026 this figure is £693 million.
This is an increase of 26%
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Business Rateable Values increase by 26% in Bristol
In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million.
In April 2026 this figure is £693 million.
This is an increase of 26%
Rateable Value and Business Rates
The "Rateable Value" ...
bristol-uncovered.uk
April 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Bristol Business Rateable Values increase by 26% since 2023 (not an April Fool)
In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million.
In April 2026 this figure is £693 million.
This is an increase of 26%
bristol-uncovered.uk/business-rat...
In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was £550 million.
In April 2026 this figure is £693 million.
This is an increase of 26%
bristol-uncovered.uk/business-rat...
Is the "Grant Gravy Train" out of control?
Over the last 2 financial years BCC has awarded VCSE grants or more than £28 Million.
Some of these organisations and projects do not meet the standards of the VCSE grant scheme.
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Over the last 2 financial years BCC has awarded VCSE grants or more than £28 Million.
Some of these organisations and projects do not meet the standards of the VCSE grant scheme.
bristol-uncovered.uk/is-the-grant...
Is the "Grant Gravy Train" out of control?
Bristol City Council have just published data on grants given to Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE Grants) for the last 2 financial years.
2023/2024
2024/2025
2025/2026
Bristol C...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Is the "Grant Gravy Train" out of control?
Over the last 2 financial years BCC has awarded VCSE grants or more than £28 Million.
Some of these organisations and projects do not meet the standards of the VCSE grant scheme.
bristol-uncovered.uk/is-the-grant...
Over the last 2 financial years BCC has awarded VCSE grants or more than £28 Million.
Some of these organisations and projects do not meet the standards of the VCSE grant scheme.
bristol-uncovered.uk/is-the-grant...
Cycling in Bristol compared across the UK
Bristol has dropped from 2nd to 3rd since 2023.
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Bristol has dropped from 2nd to 3rd since 2023.
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Cycling in Bristol compared across the UK
Last week I published an article about the drop in numbers of people cycling in Bristol: "Where have the cyclists gone?".
Here are some of the responses to the article:
My son-in -law is in his 40's...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Cycling in Bristol compared across the UK
Bristol has dropped from 2nd to 3rd since 2023.
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Bristol has dropped from 2nd to 3rd since 2023.
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Bristol City Council have removed all Planning Enforcement Cases from public view.
Transparency in action?
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Transparency in action?
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Planning Enforcement Notices have been removed by BCC
I collect data on Planning Applications, which includes Enforcement Notices.
I publish this data as reports on BU Reports in order to make the data more consumable and useful to residents.
In the la...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Bristol City Council have removed all Planning Enforcement Cases from public view.
Transparency in action?
bristol-uncovered.uk/planning-enf...
Transparency in action?
bristol-uncovered.uk/planning-enf...
The percentage of Bristol residents who cycle at least once a week has dropped by 4% (from 28% to 24%)
This is the first time since records began (in 2015) that this number has gone down.
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This is the first time since records began (in 2015) that this number has gone down.
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Where have the cyclists gone?
News Headline (Bristol 24/7 - 3rd March 2026)
"Walking and cycling in Bristol save NHS more than £15m a year".
But perhaps the real headline should have been:
"Bristol residents who cycle more than...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The percentage of Bristol residents who cycle at least once a week has dropped by 4% (from 28% to 24%)
This is the first time since records began (in 2015) that this number has gone down.
bristol-uncovered.uk/where-have-t...
This is the first time since records began (in 2015) that this number has gone down.
bristol-uncovered.uk/where-have-t...
"Plain English" doesn't appear to be a thing at Bristol City Council.
See my design for a better "Council Tax Bill", that doesn't cost £200,000
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See my design for a better "Council Tax Bill", that doesn't cost £200,000
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Here is your real Council Tax Bill
It's that time of year when your Council Tax Bill lands on your doormat.
Last year Bristol City Council had to spend £200,000 of our money correcting a simple "typo" on the Council Tax Bill that very...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 2, 2026 at 11:42 PM
"Plain English" doesn't appear to be a thing at Bristol City Council.
See my design for a better "Council Tax Bill", that doesn't cost £200,000
bristol-uncovered.uk/here-is-your...
See my design for a better "Council Tax Bill", that doesn't cost £200,000
bristol-uncovered.uk/here-is-your...
Did you know that 23% of Bristol Mayors were called "John" (189 of 825).
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What does Tony Dyer do all day?
At the beginning of 2025 Bristol City Council started publishing the diary of the Council Leader and the diary of the Lord Mayor to improve transparency and highlight the work done by the Council Lead...
bristol-uncovered.uk
March 1, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Did you know that 23% of Bristol Mayors were called "John" (189 of 825).
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-does-to...
bristol-uncovered.uk/what-does-to...