Protect The Downs

Yesterday, we shared a video clip from a recent interview with Barry Parsons for a @Daily_Express article by journalist @AdamToms3 It was a surprise to hear Mr Parsons say he isn’t aware of any antisocial behaviour or complaints about the vans and slum caravans, fly-tipping,…

Our campaign to protect the Downs continues… An Update from our Chair, Tony Nelson, as we launch our fundraising campaign to hold Bristol City Council to account. Every contribution helps us protect this much loved grown space for everyone 🌳 You can stay updated by joining…

Clarity on Suspected Fraud Hi all, thank you for your patience and vigilance today. As most of you may know, over the last week we have become the target of a malicious cyber crime, which has now spread onto our streets. With your help, we have been able to defuse the…

Brilliant interview on @lbc with @LukeDoonan. Bristol has a huge housing crisis and Bristol City Council are throwing money at private landlords, begging for their rooms and properties to let. Over 600 people now living in caravans around our city and over 130 on the Downs alone.…

News Just In From Barry Parsons: ‘No evidence curbside dwelling around the Downs is associated with an increase in Antisocial Behaviour’ We find this positively enlightening. According to Barry, none of the following constitute ASB: - Delapidated caravans, campervans and…

Here Ye Here Ye! “We can’t go on like this!” says Cllr Barry Parsons at BCC. Let’s take a look at his flagship new policy - a ‘better plan’ - Coming up with better ways of supporting people - Better ways of making sure local communities, green spaces are well looked after -…

They have no evidence because they've collected no evidence.

Our Chair, Tony Nelson met with @darrenpjones this week to discuss the ongoing issues on The Downs. Darren is fully aligned with the Protect The Downs campaign and is equally alarmed about @BristolCouncil and @bristolgreen only willing to consider enforcement against vehicle…

Even when these vans become abandoned or catch fire, it’s taken @BristolCouncil weeks and weeks to clear the mess. This is Petheridge Way, off Muller Road, Bristol. Van went up in flames several weeks ago, only this week has any clearing up happened and even then, they’ve still…

Hello everyone Yesterday, we met with the Leader of @BristolCouncil , Councillor Tony Dyer, Head of Housing, Councillor Barry Parsons from @bristolgreen and one of their senior policy advisors, Tom Gilchrist. During the meeting, I gave an overview of our group's committee,…

Could be interesting. We could certainly do with some effective neighbourhood policing on the Downs. Exposure, open drug dealing and use, boy racers putting people's lives at risk......

So many other Councils can do what Bristol flatly refused to. @BristolCouncil @bristolgreen @darrenpjones We've been begging our local politicians and Council for years. Join our Facebook Group "Protect The Downs" to see the result of inaction. birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motor…

What the lovely tourist videos of Bristol won't show you...... Utterly shameful.... @BristolCouncil @bristolgreen @darrenpjones @StephenWi11iams vm.tiktok.com/ZNdaub3SX/

Just a small BBQ on the Downs over the weekend. Dry grass, on one of the hottest days of the year. What could possibly go wrong? tiktok.com/@chiefofthevil… @darrenpjones @StephenWi11iams @bristolgreen @BristolCouncil

The laws are in place; use and enforce them! @BristolCouncil @bristolgreen @StephenWi11iams @ASPolice The Downs is now a lawless free for all. You could've taken action YEARS ago when this all started. This is what out of control looks like. bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-n…

Another local authority taking action. Come on @BristolCouncil @bristolgreen step up! gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars…