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without city name-RGBEuropean Green Capitalhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bris-2015.jpgBristol 2015The city's logo for 20152015-01-10T18:07:44+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/11/29/controlling-development-in-the-city/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/city-of-bristol-20140827-00025.jpgCity of Bristol-20140827-00025https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/city-of-bristol-20140827-00024.jpgSite visit with DC B2014-11-29T02:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/11/07/so-what-does-a-councillor-do/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bophbe2cmaeryne.jpgSwearing in ceremony at the CouncilMy swearing in ceremony at the council, May 2014, with the Lord Mayor and chief legal officer.2014-11-29T01:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/05/23/thanks-to-everyone/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10396307_4250673480936_5452589360747533989_n.jpgThe Returning OfficerThe result is read by the returning officerhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10294297_4250673880946_7754349514667737299_n.jpgA few remarks on the winCommenting on the win by Martin Fodorhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10299125_4250674480961_4211585034508146889_n.jpgThree successful Green candidatesCharlie Bolton retakes Southville (which he previously held, and then was held by Tess Green for 4 years); Tim Malnick takes the second seat in Bishopston for the first time; and I won Redland for the Greens for the first time2014-11-29T01:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/11/07/whats-happening-on-the-downs/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cliff-2.jpgViewing the Avon Gorge cliffThe Downs Committee, including the Master of the Merchant Venturers and the Lord Mayor, visit the collapsing cliff face.2014-11-29T01:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/01/08/why-im-pleased-to-stand-again-in-redland/2014-05-21T13:18:47+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/01/16/why-im-pleased-to-stand-again-in-redland-2/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscf2395_21.jpgRunning a hands-on workshop about home insulationhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/p4141328.jpgInsulation workshopThe ins and outs of home insulation: demystifying the choice of materials and what they can dohttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/martin1.jpgOn Gloucester Road2014-05-21T13:16:04+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/02/24/good-news-over-breakfast/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fairtrade-breakfast.jpgFairtrade breakfast2014-05-21T13:09:15+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/03/03/what-makes-us-well/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1454797_10151807071271448_1930157196_n.jpgAt the BCFM studiosIn the studios taking part in Kate Cooke and colleague's BCFM Wellbeing showhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p6081574.jpgOne of our green spaces and places in RedlandEnjoying our green spaces and places adds to health and well-being in Redland2014-05-21T13:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/03/24/a-europe-for-the-common-good/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p3151708.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p3151641.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p3151613.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p3151694.jpgRedland candidate Martin speaking to SW regional candidate Molly2014-05-21T12:43:18+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/04/23/is-our-neighbourhood-going-to-be-fit-for-the-future-part-1/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1cfgp-jpg-gif.jpegDeveloping the Bristol Community Strategy for EnergyI discussed the many ways communities can be involved in, and benefit from, local energy projects as part of the development of the Bristol Community Strategy for Energyhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bbzikc3iuaazsz0-jpg-large.jpegAt the launch of the Bristol Energy Cooperative funding roundThe second share offer of the Bristol Energy Co-operative, follows a successful first offer that has powered several local community buildings and given local people a better return on their capital, while cutting costs for community groups. https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pb150915.jpgLocal solar installers at work in the area - green jobs and local energyMany local homes already help generate power in the city, and bring jobs and local spending to the area instead of funding the utilities.2014-05-21T12:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/04/23/is-our-neighbourhood-going-to-be-fit-for-the-future-part-2/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p8041526.jpgWater butt from old wheeliebinReusing old wheelie bins into water butts at the Golden Hill Community Gardenhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20062010585.jpgGreen Roof at the zooA living roof, creating habitats, soaking up rainwater, and insulating the building at Bristol Zoohttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/010320111504.jpg0103201115042014-05-21T12:35:52+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/04/30/food-for-thought/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p6161576.jpgA pot luck feastLittle time to try a selection of so many appetising dishes at this pot luck feasthttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p6081584.jpgRedland orchards and allotmentsThe wonderful growing space in Redland comprises a mix of orchards, allotments and a green oasis in our neighbourhoodhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sct-launch-night.jpgLaunching the Traders' Food Waste and Recycling schemeLaunching the Traders' Food Waste and Recycling scheme for Stokes Croft Traders and Business group, with the recommended contractor meeting a range of local busiensses interested in the scheme I developedhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/p9241567.jpgVisit to GenEco for Stokes Croft TradersTaking a group of traders to visit GenEco, where the company transforms food waste into heat, power and soil conditioner.https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/gbsx70.jpegPoster for the talk to Sustainable BishopstonLocal groups have been intererested in the project, which has also been a topic at a Low carbon South West business workshop, and subject of a series of articles in the Bristol Local Food newsletterhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/trtflgeuqkyiji3h4f4eeza_auqrftazrat07oiadwq.jpegLeading my workshop at VegFest, 2013Leading the discussion in a busy marquee taking part in a lively discussion at VegFest, 2013 - exploring the issues around food choices, health, sustainability and ethics2014-05-21T12:32:13+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/05/15/my-response-to-bristol-womens-voice/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-03-19-12-26-051.jpgCandidate Martin with Cllr Daniella, Leader of the Green Group on BCCSupport from Bishopston cllr Daniella Radicehttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-03-19-12-26-05.jpgCandidate Martin with Cllr Daniella, Leader of the BCC Green GroupI worked on Daniella's Mayoral and Bishopston campaigns2014-05-21T12:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/05/15/in-a-jam-or-moving-in-the-right-direction/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pc1016071.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2014-05-21T12:28:26+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/2014/05/15/streets-for-people/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p9151528.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p9151554.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL 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We changed some money into Bristol Pounds and she bought her lunch at local shop Harvest before helping campaign on Gloucester Rdhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p51216201.jpgMeeting Green MEP Ska KellerMartin meeting European Green parties' lead Presidential candidate for the European Commission, Ska Keller in Bristol. We discussed work with local traders to support high streets. More about her visit here: http://t.co/mUrJOghish ‪#‎skaontour‬ Ska Keller, Green MEP the youngest ever MEP in the European Parliament, attended the launch of the Green Party Youth Manifesto http://younggreens.org.uk/assets/images/younggreen%20images/documents/Youth%20Manifesto%20Euro%20FINAL.pdf2014-05-21T12:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://martinfodor.com/recent-reports-and-stories/https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5191621.jpgCommunity Speed WatchRAI helped residents organise a session with the police to carry out Community Speed watch. This monitoring shows how well traffic is maintaining the designated speed limits on a road. With the 20mph zone streets should be safer. Speeding cars wil be sent a warning latter by the police, and this helps move towards a time when traffic sticks to the speed limit. See www.bristol20mph.co.uk for information. Article in Bishopston Mattershttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5151622.jpgBishopston MattersPiece about road safety and recent police and council actions to promote 'respect' among different road users, from Bishopston Mattershttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141605.jpgNews at the launch of the Traders' new food waste and recycling serviceThe Bristol Retail project (run by Destination Bristol for local traders' groups) issued a press release about the new food waste and recycling system I developed for local businesseshttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141606.jpgArticle in Redland, Cotham and Westbury Park DirectoryArticle about my work with local traders in Redland, Cotham and Westbury Park Directoryhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141607.jpgArticle in Bishopston Matters about the Bristol PoundQuoted about my work to trial and establish the Bristol Pound locally - including its innovative Text to pay system - in Bishopston Mattershttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141609.jpgArticle in Bishopston Voice about my work with tradersReporting my work with local traders to offer a food waste and recycling service tailored to smaller businesses, in Bishopston Voicehttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141610.jpgReport in Bristol Local Food newsletterTraders using the local food waste and recycling service wanted to know where their waste got treated. I took a group to Avonmouth to see the facility at GenEco where it's turned into soil conditioner and also generates electricity and heat. reported in Bistol Local Food newsletterhttps://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141611.jpgBishopston Matters reports our new noticeboardsI gained funding that set up the local noticeboards for the area, run by Sustainable Bishopston. One was designed locally for us. Reported in Bishopston Matters.https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141612.jpgReport in Bishopston Voice about our new projectI helped get funds to the area to provide benches for shoppers and planters to calm traffic in the area. Bishopston Voice reported the project getting underway.https://martinfodor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p5141613.jpgReport about my local talk for householders, in Bishopston MattersI ran a talk, and then offered a short course locally, to help residents understand simple ways to save energy and keep warm at home in our traditional houses in the area. 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