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There are lots of great things about Central Ward. It’s the buzzing centre of the city, with unique independent shops in the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, Old City and Wapping Wharf, with expansive green space in Castle Park, and significant social housing provision.
Central also has its problems. Air pollution is a big issue for residents, with Central suffering some of the worst air pollution in the city. 90% of residents live in flats, which has made successive lockdowns even more difficult for many. And more than half of the ward live in private rental, often suffering exploitative landlords.
Ani Stafford Townsend was re-elected in 2024, alongside fellow Green Subusiso Tshabalala.
Contact the team at any time using central@bristolgreenparty.org.uk. You can also follow them on Twitter @CentralBGP and like the Facebook Page @CentralBristolGreens.
Ani is a creative business owner, a university lecturer and one of the city’s most experienced councillors. They’ve worked hard for people here for years, been planning committee chair and have been part of the shadow cabinet, holding the council’s Labour leaders to account.
More about AniSibusiso has been on an amazing journey. Having moved from South Africa, he was in temporary accommodation and worked hard to build a home for his young family here in Bristol.
More about Sibusiso