Ani Townsend - Councillor for Bristol (Central)

Councillor Ani Townsend

Green Central

Email: Cllr.Ani.Townsend@bristol.gov.uk

Council: Bristol

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Full Council (Committee Member) Economy and Skills Policy Committee Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee Member) Member Forum - Questions & Statements from Councillors (Committee Member) Harbour Committee (Committee Member) Development Control A Committee Development Control B Committee Area Committee 4 Area Committee 04 (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

74 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 02, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.30 pm

January 20, 2026, 2:30 pm
Harbour Committee Committee Member

Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

115 decisions · Page 2 of 23

Council Tax Reduction 2026/27

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.30 pm - January 20, 2026

... approved the Autumn consultation option for administration changes for Bristol’s 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which includes ignoring small income changes for households receiving Universal Credit.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Bristol Harbour Activated – Harbour Commercial Prospectus

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 20, 2026

...noted the high level of interest in the Harbour Commercial Prospectus, established a two-stage process for assessing larger proposals involving a commercial property advisor and seeking best and final offers, and delegated approval of smaller, short-term leases to the Head of Bristol Harbour Service/Director of Management.

For Determination

Harbour Business Plan 2026-2031

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 20, 2026

...approved the Bristol Harbour Authority Business Plan for 2026-2031, aiming to achieve financial sustainability through optimizing marine services, maximizing estate asset value, and positioning the harbour as a premier destination.

For Determination

Harbour Master Report

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 10.00 am - January 20, 2026

...noted the Harbour Master's report which provided an update on harbour operations, engineering and capital projects, and moorings and occupancy.

Recommendations Approved

UK City of Culture Expression of Interest

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the submission of an Expression of Interest for Bristol to apply to be the UK City of Culture 2029 and authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration to finalise and submit it.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 115