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Montpelier High School - the 'best school in Bristol' - gets worst Ofsted rating

The school is 'inadequate' say Ofsted after first inspection in 12 years

Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2022

Downs committee pushes ahead with reforms despite concerns over survey

A key question on whether the Merchant Venturers should remain involved was only answered by half of respondents

Bristol Post · May 23, 2022

Bristol backs the way the Downs are run

The first big survey of its kind endorses the plan for the future

Bristol Post · May 17, 2022

Staff challenge University of Bristol on links to Society of Merchant Venturers

They also want honorary degrees for the so-called 'Colston 4'

Bristol Post · Feb 2, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Bristol MPs call for Society of Merchant Venturers to disband

They are an 'unaccountable, undemocratic network with no place in a modern, multicultural Bristol’

Bristol Post · Jan 31, 2022

Bristol public will have say on Clifton and Durdham Downs decision-making

Confirmation of a public consultation follows controversy over the Society of Merchant Venturers' involvement

Bristol Post · Jan 26, 2022

Merchant Venturers hit back at critics who want them to give up Clifton Down

The MVs say they bought Clifton Down to protect it from housebuilding and get no benefit from their continued involvement

Bristol Post · Jan 25, 2022

Merchant Venturers asked to give Clifton Down to city of Bristol

Campaigners say it's time for the ancient trading organisation to give up the land and their role in managing it

Bristol Post · Jan 21, 2022