Welcome to our Latest News section, brought to you by the Media and Public Relations Team in the council's Corporate Communication service.

To view the latest news releases from the city council, click on the links above. You can also search our news release archives to find information issued over recent years.

Bristol News Direct - be the first to know

Bristol News Direct is the new free email bulletin service from Bristol City Council. Register for the latest information and be the first to know about news, consultations and events happening in the city. You can choose what information you want and when you want to receive it.

Register for Bristol News Direct

Our City - news magazine for residents

Corporate Communications produces Our City - a news magazine delivered to every home in Bristol with news, features and events to help Bristol residents get the most out of the city and local public services. 

For more about Our City - and to access recent editions

About the Media and PR Team

The Media and Public Relations Team handles all media relations for Bristol City Council and are responsible for keeping the press, TV, radio, and web-based media up-to-date with news from the council. We are also the first point of contact for all journalists and work with reporters to try to help them ensure any stories about the council and its services are accurate and balanced.

Media Enquiries

Journalists requiring further information should contact the relevant Media and PR Officer where their details appear at the bottom of the news release - or call the main Media and Public Relations Team number on 0117 922 2650. Please note that this number is for media enquiries only.

You can also email corporate.communications@bristol.gov.uk with non-urgent enquiries.

Media Training

Bristol City Council is currently seeking a preferred provider to deliver media training sessions to its elected councillors and senior officers between June 1st 2009 and March 31st 2011.

Providers with appropriate experience are invited to submit bids in writing by April 24th 2009.

Follow this link to download a full brief outlining the range of training required and the information to be included in all bids.

Communications Strategy

A new Corporate Communications Strategy is currently under development.

Follow this link for the most recent archived Communications Strategy 2003-2008