I was born, raised and have always lived in Bristol. I am immensly proud of our beautiful city, but I believe that too many times it has been left behind. I want to get the very best from Government, support our local businesses, inspire our teachers and doctors and really make Bristol the greenest city in Britain.
I support the bus rapid transit system. We need fast, affordable public transport but the current routes need improving; if I am elected Mayor, they will be altered to better protect Bristol’s historic harbourside and green spaces that border the M32. I want to make the most of our existing railway system with an integrated ticketing system, like London's Oyster Card, so passengers can use bus and rail routes cheaply and quickly. We need to
For years Bristol has bumped along either at or near the bottom of the pile for state education. Exam results are poor and it's continuing to force parents out of the city. It shouldn’t be this way. We have some fantastic teachers and state of the art buildings, but year after year we are underperforming. I believe that every child should receive the best education in their neighbourhood school. The Local Education Authority has shown itself
Bristol is a diverse, multicultural community, which makes it a vibrant place to live. As Lord Mayor, I was encouraged and enthused by the resilience of our communities in East and South Bristol that have thrived during the hardest times. However, the inequality and rich-poor divide in Bristol is unacceptable - it only worsened under the last Government - and is causing the city more harm every day. Practically, I will improve transport through
I want Bristol to truly lead the way as a Green City. I want cycling to be the easiest, safest way to get to work in the city. I have been impressed by the Boris Bikes in London and will be looking to introduce a similar scheme in Bristol. Reducing traffic on the Downs will help to get people onto bikes and improve health. I would look to cut the cost of public transport for children to reduce term-time congestion and pair up sports clubs with

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Conservative councillor and Deputy Mayor Geoff Gollop is dedicated to ensuring that the Bristol Mayor represents everyone in the city, regardless of how they vote. He wants to hear your ideas and concerns. You can contact Geoff in a number of ways:

Geoff Gollop
5 Westfield Park
Bristol
BS6 6LT

0117 973 6811

geoff@geoffgollop.org.uk

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