From the monthly archives:

December 2007

My Kp Community Wi-Fi in Australia

by Stephen Hilton 14/12/2007 in Connectivity

We have learned that once you start using this ‘Inter web’ thing openly – things happen. A good example is the response to this recent Connecting Bristol blog post
We invited suggestions about how to re-brand Wi-Fi in the city, to raise awareness of the potential benefits. Your suggestions for new names included, Bristol Wireless, Bristol [...]

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Councillor Commission Report Overlooks Technology

by Stephen Hilton 13/12/2007 in Technology

The newly published report of the Councillors Commission makes recommendations regarding the following,

Encouraging people who are able, qualified and representative to be candidates to serve as councillors.
Retaining and developing them once they are elected (or appointed under the Local Government Act 2000).
Enabling them to secure public interest and recognition for the work they carry out [...]

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Extending the Benefits of Flexible Working

by Stephen Hilton 12/12/2007 in Bristol

Councils and other public bodies are starting to recognise the benefits of home working for existing employees. Home working can lead to a reduction in peak time travel and if managed well, can bring about efficiency and environmental gains. However, not everyone wants to, or is able to work at home. So Connecting Bristol is [...]

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Light Up Bristol 2007

by Clare 04/12/2007 in Bristol

17 – 21 december | 6.30 – 10pm | Free
This December, College Green will undergo a magical transformation into five nights of Winter Wonderland. Light Up Bristol, a from Bristol Media and the West of England Design Forum, will stretch across the whole of the Council House, College Green and the Cathedral featuring:

- Designs [...]

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