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) Planning Committee A Planning Committee B Area Committee 4 Area Committee 4: Central, Ashley, Lawrence Hill, and Easton (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

80 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Full Council Committee Member

AGM, Full Council - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 2.00 pm, PROVISIONAL

May 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Harbour Committee Committee Member

Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 3.30 pm

March 17, 2026, 3:30 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 10, 2026, 6:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Reserve Budget Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 23, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

118 decisions · Page 3 of 24

Harbour Business Plan 2026-2031

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20 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

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

Bristol Harbour Activated – Harbour Commercial Prospectus

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20 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 Master Report

From: Harbour Committee - Tuesday, 20 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

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Rent and Service Charges 2026/27

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

...approved the rent and service charge setting for 2026-27, including the implementation of service charges for lift maintenance and communal utilities, and noted the government's decisions on rent convergence to be applied once agreed.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 80

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 118