Tools for research and public

engagement

The new and improved ASK Bristol discussion forum has received well
over 10,000 visits since its launch in January this year.
The ASK Bristol initiative aims to get more people involved in local issues
through the use of various e-participation tools, such as a discussion forum,
an e-bulletin, Consultation Finder, online polls and surveys, webcasting and e-
petitions. These tools, alongside offline engagement methods, help the council
to more effectively listen and respond to the views of Bristol citizens.

• Read the full story from the Consultation, Research and

Intelligence team

Recycling made easy: 'Mixed Plastics' are being recycled in a kerbside trial and
at the bring banks from 19 April.

Love Your Library? There's still a chance to win prizes when you join up a
friend before 30 April.

In this edition:
• Greater Bristol is launching its own 'Oyster' travel card (16 Apr 2010)
• STS HR Employee Relations Team Allocations (15 Apr 2010)
• MEND programme places available at Easton Leisure Centre (14 Apr
2010)
• Latest news from CREATE, Bristol's changing green venue (12 Apr 2010)
• Give us your views about Bristol's Central Area (9 Apr 2010)
• New Fit Notes (31 Mar 2010)
• Free swimming lessons for anyone over the age of 11 (30 Mar 2010)
• Contacting Finance and Procurement (24 Mar 2010)
• Centralisation of Virgin Media Business (17 Mar 2010)
• Over £50m worth of transport improvements one step closer (17 Mar
2010)

Latest news from our website:

• Mixed plastics recycling begins in Bristol (14 Apr 2010)
• Still time to register for the May 2010 elections (14 Apr 2010)
• Chance to join the MEND project at Easton Leisure Centre (14 Apr 2010)
• Hengrove Leisure Centre - financial closure means building works can
begin (14 Apr 2010)

About 'Making a Difference'

Making a Difference is the name of both this e-bulletin and our bi-monthly
staff magazine.
The Making a Difference e-bulletin is sent to our 10,500 colleagues on
GroupWise and takes its content from selected internal news releases
published on The Source.

• Find out more about the e-bulletin, including publication dates.

• If you want to see your article in the e-bulletin, please discuss it
with your local news representative.

Making a Difference, the staff magazine, comes out six times a year and
is sent to all council staff (except schools staff). Each edition is full of features
to help you with the following:

• getting the most out of your job at the council

• keeping you informed about changes in the council
• recognising the achievements of our colleagues and teams
• being safe at work
• improving your skills.

Contact us:

1. If you have any ideas for the magazine (read our guidelines on
submitting content)
2. If you don't regularly receive this magazine, (email
makingadifference@bristol.gov.uk).

Did you know?

• - The new 'Whitchurch Library' has just opened in Oatlands
Avenue, South Bristol
• - Home Access can provide families on lower incomes with a new
pc and a year's internet broadband - for free.

Online Poll
View Intranet Polls

• If you had to choose a name for the Greater Bristol travel card
which one would you pick?

Spotlight On
• Love Your Library? Join a friend and win prizes!

• Clubs and social info

• Cycling City: news and events

• Search 1.7 million library books and other items online!

• Sponsorship / charity events

• Tax-free bikes for work

• Use your 24 Hr Library from work or home

Your local news representative

• Adrian Brown - Health & Social Care

• Jan Youngs - Equalities

• Lyn Smith - Transformation

• Martin Glancy - DCX/Resources

• Steve Knight - City Development

• Sue Bone - Children, Young People & Skills

• Tania MacDonnell - Neighbourhoods

Staff discounts
• FREE behind the scenes and meet the artist events for The Shape of
Things (10 Feb 2010)
• Take advantage of employee health checks at discounted rates (26 Feb
2009)