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Boosting our quality of life B
ristol is one of five cities that will benefit from a new research and
innovation initiative that puts them in the driving seat to help improve their cities’ health, wellbeing and prosperity as they face up to challenges of modern urban living. Bristol has been awarded funding
for the Bristol Urban Area Diagnostics Pilot, a collaboration between the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council, the Bristol Green Capital Partnership and 11 other partners. The project will address the fundamental issue of what is stopping Bristol from
‘Cities drive innovation, cultural and economic activity and social integration’
bridging the gap between its current situation and desired future as encapsulated in the city’s various visions and aspirations. Working with local communities,
the project partners will work together to create an innovative integrated diagnostic framework to address the City’s urban challenges across four 'Challenge Themes' including Mobility and Accessibility, Health and Happiness, Equality and Inclusion
and the Carbon Neutral city. The project has been awarded a £825,000 share of £3.9 million research funding, allocated through Phase One of the Urban Living Partnership, a first-of-its- kind investment by the seven UK Research Councils and the government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Announcing the launch of the
Urban Living Partnership projections, Jo Johnson, minister for Universities and Science, said: “At their best, cities drive innovation, cultural and economic activity and social integration, however they also face increasing challenges, such as overheating, congestion, poor supply of water
and the removal of waste. These new projects will combine business acumen with academic talent and community leadership to help tackle these issues.” Professor Jim Longhurst, UWE
Bristol Assistant Vice Chancellor and interim Chair of the Bristol Green Capital Partnership will lead the carbon neutral theme. He said: “I am delighted at this award which will let the city region build upon the many achievements of the European Green Capital year and further strengthen the partnership working between Bristol institutions. This project will allow us to identify the critical next steps in creating a low carbon city with a high quality of life for all.”
Stuart takes on D-Day charity challenge
Helm Construction site manager Stuart Rawlings from Weston-super-Mare faced the biggest challenge of his career by taking part in the gruelling five-day Big Battlefield Ride in aid of his chosen charity Help For Heroes. A charity close to Stuart’s
heart, Help For Heroes supports veterans of the Gulf, Iraq and Afghan wars. Stuart joined more than 300
Big Battlefield Riders on June 6 for an emotional send-off in Ypres, Belgium, for the 350-mile ride to the French city of Verdun.
6 insight JULY/AUGUST 2016 Stuart said: “I trained by riding
to our site at Parnell Road in Clevedon and by taking training rides up Burrington Combe and Cheddar Gorge. “It was a real challenge to complete the course but it really was nothing compared with what the soldiers faced at Ypres or Verdun. “I have helped raise money for
Help For Heroes before and seeing just one person rebuild their life demonstrates the charity is doing its job.” Stuart has so far raised £3,200 for Help For Heroes.
Stuart Rawlings prepares for his ride at Helm Construction’s Parnell Road site
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