Celebrating community and conservation: Bristol politicians visit the Lamplighter’s Marsh mural
Last Friday, we had the privilege of welcoming Darren Jones MP, the Member of Parliament for Bristol North West, and Councillor Jenny Bartle, Vice-Chair of the Bristol City Council Economy and Skills Policy Committee, to visit the newly unveiled Lamplighter’s Marsh mural.
The mural, a collaborative effort between the ASEA project team, artists from Graft and volunteers from Friends of Lamplighter’s Marsh, was presented to Darren and Jenny, with the team there to explain its significance. The artwork reflects the Lamplighter’s Marsh community’s deep connection to local wildlife and helps residents engage with the surrounding natural environment. Funding for the community mural came from Bristol City Council through a Section 106 contribution associated with the Portway Park & Ride development, with supplies donated by BAM.
Accompanied by Bristol City Council officers, the project team highlighted how the mural serves as a celebration of local species and vibrant reminder of the vital role that every individual plays in protecting local nature.
During the visit, Darren and Jenny were also briefed on progress of the wider ASEA project and other crucial flood resilience work happening across Bristol, including the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy, a long-term initiative aimed at managing the city’s flood risks.
We were thrilled to showcase the Lamplighter’s Marsh mural to these key Bristol politicians, marking an important milestone in both the ASEA project, as we near completion on construction of the Avonmouth section of flood defences, and our efforts to enhance the natural spaces that mean so much to the community.”
